For more than 30 years, English early-music ensemble Fretwork has dedicated itself to the repertoire of a single stringed instrument. The viol—also known as the viola da gamba—reached the height of ...

Joined by the light-voiced, highly intelligent mezzo-soprano Clare Wilkinson (pictured below left, by Stefan Schweiger), a regular collaborator, their performances of Dowland's “In Darkness Let Me ...

The architecture and decorative arts of the late 19th century were greatly influenced by the Aesthetic Movement, which began in the 1870s. It was the beginning of an age of ornament and beauty for ...

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The King’s Singers and Fretwork celebrate Renaissance composers in Tom and Will — review on facebook (opens in a new window) The King’s Singers and Fretwork celebrate Renaissance composers in Tom and ...

All this is partly explained by the fact that in their heyday viol consorts played music that was one step away from the voice; they were the pioneers of instrumental chamber music. They let the ...

After being charged $240 to check in an ‘oversized’ instrument, this early music group was furious to find one of their period instruments had arrived in pieces. A precious string instrument has been ...

Learn more about the history and design of the Fretwork Clock from Greensboro, NC. Market Warriors is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, ...