Princess Royal by Carrie Crompton is a beautifully crafted album featuring Renaissance and traditional music performed on dulcimers, recorders, viols, psaltery, guitar, and hurdy-gurdy. This 1990 release on the EarthBeat! label showcases elegant arrangements and includes works by composers such as J.S. Bach, Dowland, Gervaise, Arbeau, Playford, Van Eyck, and de Visee. The album delivers a timeless listening experience with a rich variety of historical pieces including Greensleeves, Butterfly, and the title track Princess Royal.
Produced by Bob Baker and digitally remastered by John Acoca, this edition offers impeccable sound quality that brings these traditional melodies to life. The cover art by Cynthia Nixon-Hudson complements the music's historical ambiance. With 16 tracks totaling a diverse array of Renaissance and folk tunes, this CD is a must-have for enthusiasts of early music and collectors of traditional instrumental albums.
