Phantasm - Lawes: The Royal Consort - Luton Today

Linn Records' technically brilliant recordings occupy a fairly exalted position amongst classical music enthusiasts, and this fine Scottish label's latest 2 SACD set explores the unique creative ouput of English Renaissance composer William Lawes. "The Royal Consort" brings together a collection of what were at the time highly innovative and unconventional dance tunes performed on such arcane instruments as the viol and theorbo, and is well worth a few hours of anyone's time.