Jeremy West ~ Photo: Matthias Risse ~ risse.org
The Cornett
in the 16th and 17th centuries came closer in sound to the human voice than any other musical instrument. But its popularity waned and eventually it died out.
This much loved instrument is making a serious comeback nowadays and Jeremy West is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of its revival.
In 1636 the sound of this instrument was described as
“like a ray of sunshine piercing the shadows, when heard with the choir voices in the cathedrals or chapels”
It is now possible once more to enjoy the beauty of this instrument in a wide variety of ways…
~ listening at home
~ listening at concerts
~ playing yourself
~ reading from original notation & attending informal courses
~ owning your own instrument
in the 16th and 17th centuries came closer in sound to the human voice than any other musical instrument. But its popularity waned and eventually it died out.
This much loved instrument is making a serious comeback nowadays and Jeremy West is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of its revival.
In 1636 the sound of this instrument was described as
“like a ray of sunshine piercing the shadows, when heard with the choir voices in the cathedrals or chapels”
It is now possible once more to enjoy the beauty of this instrument in a wide variety of ways…
~ listening at home
~ listening at concerts
~ playing yourself
~ reading from original notation & attending informal courses
~ owning your own instrument
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