Christopher Simpson - Little Consort - 3 pieces with Lyra Viol

0:00 "Almain" 1:20 "Ayre" 4:04 "Saraband" Rie Kimura - Violin Robert Smith - Lyra Viol Nicholas Milne - Bass Viol Emma Huijsser - Harp Menno van Delft - Harpsichord Yorkshireman Christopher Simpson's Little Consort is in a manuscript at the Oxford Bodleian Library, Ms Mus Sch E. 430. with the following inscription on the Basso Continuo part: "Mr. Sympson's Little Consort: Prickt & given mee by Mr. Francis Withye: 11 Jan: 1672/3." The manuscript contains 4 partbooks for treble, lyra viol, bass viol and bassus continuus. There are 26 untitled pieces in 4 different tonalities. This video features 3 pieces in D minor. The date of composition is thought to be in the mid-1650's. Thanks to Robin van Erven Dorens for the great camera work, Wouter Boasson for the great sound, Muziekhaven, Zaandam for the location, and the Amsterdam Funds for the Arts for their support.