Monsieur's Departure was written by composer Fraser Wilson specially for Fair Oriana in 2019. It is a contemporary lute song from our programme 'The Trials & Triumphs of Oriana', and the words are by Queen Elizabeth 1. It is about her private struggles in such a public role. Featuring Sopranos Penelope Appleyard and Angela Hicks, and lutenist Sam Brown. Recorded by Sam Featherstone in 2019.

On Monsieur's Departure

Paratum cor meum deus by Jon Blow. Recorded at Waltham Abbey in 2019.
Featuring sopranos Angela Hicks and Penelope Appleyard, and Theorbo player James Bramley.

Paratum Cor Meum Deus

One of Thomas Morley's Canzonets to Two Voices. Recorded in 2019.

Fair Oriana

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