COMPOSERS: Henry VIII
LABELS: Eloquence
ALBUM TITLE: The Tudors: Courtly Pastimes
WORKS: Songs & Dances from Henry VIII's Book
PERFORMER: St George's Canzona/John Sothcott
CATALOGUE NO: 480 4865 (1973)
A colourful medley of pieces from Henry VIII’s court marred by slack ensemble, insecure intonation and singing styles that, 40 years on, sound self-conscious and affected.
Kate Bolton-Porciatti