Arrangements for Recorders

Three Madrigals by Thomas Morley

Three bright English madrigals, arranged for recorder ensemble by Steven Light.

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Three English madrigals, arranged for instruments.

Thomas Morley’s writing combines expressive words, clear counterpoint, and a wonderful sense of play. These arrangements give each madrigal its own instrumentation while preserving the lively conversation among the voices.

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Madrigal I · SATB

Come Lovers, Follow Me

Recorder quartet: soprano, alto, tenor, bass

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Madrigal II · SSAT

My heart, why hast thou taken?

Recorder quartet: soprano, soprano, alto, tenor · Part 1 of a two-part madrigal; Part 2 is Still It Frieth. From Canzonets or Little Short Songs to Four Voyces (1597).

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Madrigal III · AATB

Hark! Jolly Shepherds

Recorder quartet: alto, alto, tenor, bass