A Festival of Early Music — Argo D40D 3 (3×LP Box Set, 1977)
A Festival of Early Music — Argo D40D 3 (3×LP Box Set, 1977)
TITLE
A Festival of Early Music — Argo D40D 3 (3×LP Box Set, 1977)
DESCRIPTION
Released in 1977 by Argo Records, A Festival of Early Music compiles three landmark recordings by David Munrow and The Early Music Consort of London. The set brings together three celebrated programmes:
• Music from 14th‑Century Florence
• Music of the Crusades
• Music from the Reign of Maximilian I
Performed by leading specialists of the period, including James Bowman, Philip Langridge, Anthony Rooley, Christopher Hogwood, James Tyler, and more, this collection is widely regarded as one of the most important anthologies of medieval and early‑Renaissance performance.
This edition includes a 16‑page booklet with historical notes in English, French and German.
CONDITION
Media: VG+
• Light signs of play
• Clean surfaces with excellent playback
Box: VG
• Solid and intact
• Light corner/edge wear and minor handling signs
Catalogue: D40D 3
Label: Argo
Format: 3×LP Stereo Box Set with Booklet
Country: UK
Year: 1977
CONTENT OVERVIEW
LP 1 — Music from 14th‑Century Florence
Works by Francesco Landini, Giovanni da Firenze, Jacopo da Bologna, and anonymous composers.
LP 2 — Music of the Crusades
Includes medieval dances, trouvère and troubadour songs, and crusader repertoire by Marcabru, Guiot de Dijon, and Walther von der Vogelweide.
LP 3 — Music from the Reign of Maximilian I
Sacred and secular works from the late 15th/early 16th century court tradition (full detailed tracklist in booklet).