Anonymous - Instampita Ghaetta (The Early Music Consort of London/David Munrow)

Anonymous (13th-14th century) - Instampita Ghaetta
David Munrow, recorder
The Early Music Consort of London/David Munrow

David Munrow was the pioneer in England of the early music revival. A populariser with an eye to entertainment, he was criticised for unscholarly and over-rhythmic interpretations, but without him the revival might never have taken off. After studying Seventeenth Century music he formed the Early Music Consort with Christopher Hogwood and James Bowman. David Munrow was keen on spreading the revivalist gospel and his proselytising activity included projects like The Mediaeval Sounds LP which was a documentary record in which he introduced mediaeval instruments. David Munrow lived under pressure and tragically committed suicide in 1976 at the age of 34. A great many of his recordings, however, are still available.

Picture: Heures à l'usage de Thérouanne (Marseille, 1280-1290)

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Music

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• medieval
• renaissance
• early
• ancient
• music

[MrMmorganlnwr]

that LP is a gem, I obtained the CFP reissue as \a kid and have since tracked down the original

[vetnox]

Never get tired of the Istampita Ghaetta, it is one of my all time favorite pieces! This is one of the best interpretations of it. Thx for sharing :)!

[guzel1952]

Yes, he did - I saw him on many occasions. He had such enthusiasm and such energy. I've never seen anyone quite like him since.

[lilythepink123]

I had the LP where David Munrow introduced the medaeival instruments. It was my favourite record, I literally wore it out! What fantastic work he did.