RECORDINGS

Music’s Quill is halfway through a project to record the complete songs of Philip Rosseter, lutenist to King James I. This is the first such recording ever undertaken. Part 1 was released in January of 2007, and Part 2 is expected early in 2010.

In addition, the ensemble has plans to record a selection of the airs de cour which they have featured in both concerts and master classes. throughout New England and the greater New York area.

REVIEWS OF ROSSETER, PART 1

“The Maine-based duo of Timothy Neill Johnson and Timothy Burris brings a natural rapport and gentle delivery to these songs. Johnson's lines are silky and warm; Burris's accompaniment is placed simply and gracefully.”
Early Music America, Spring 2009

“Johnson's singing is very well judged, the tone never forced, the diction exemplary, with some effective use of appoggiatura, graces and divisions, and giving a general impression he has paid great attention to the meaning of the lyrics... Johnson's vibrato humanises rather than dominates.
“Burris plays with a very clean technique and generates a beautiful tone. He is a superb supportive accompanist, and the recorded balance of voice and lute is faultless.”
The Lute Society Magazine, December 2007