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Fretwork (music group)

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Fretwork
Genres
Years activesince 1985
Labels
Members
  • Emily Ashton
  • Emilia Benjamin
  • Richard Boothby
  • Joanna Levine
  • Jonathan Rees
  • Sam Stadlen
Past members
Websitefretwork.co.uk

Fretwork is a British consort of viols, established in 1985. It specialises in English music for viol consort from approximately the time of William Byrd to that of Henry Purcell, but also performs Renaissance and contemporary repertoire.

History

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The group was formed in 1985, and received financial support from the Arts Council of Great Britain. Its first performance was in the Wigmore Hall in 1986.[1] In 1999 the group consisted of Richard Boothby, Richard Campbell, Wendy Gillespie, Julia Hodgson, William Hunt and Susanna Pell.[1] In 2023 the members were listed on the website as Emily Ashton, Emilia Benjamin, Richard Boothby, Joanna Levine, Jonathan Rees and Sam Stadlen.[2] Among those who have performed with the group are the singers Catherine Bott, James Bowman and Michael Chance, the instrumentalists Paul Nicholson and Christopher Wilson, and the Red Byrd vocal ensemble.[1]

The group has published a number of editions of music for consort of viols, and also a book by David Pinto on the consort and dance music of William Lawes.[1][3]

Recognition

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Recordings

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Lucy Robinson (2001). Fretwork. Grove Music Online. Oxford: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.45441. (subscription required).
  2. ^ The Players. Fretwork. Accessed June 2023.
  3. ^ David Pinto (1995). For Ye Violls: The Consort and Dance Music of William Lawes. Richmond: Fretwork. ISBN 9781898131045.