Johanna Carter - Sweet Musicke - Lyra Viol Music from the Jacobean Theatre

The recording of music for the Lyra Viol with Johanna Carter has been compiled to emphasize the connections to the stage, with the sources used including pieces with a clear connection to courtly masques and the public theatres.

Featuring music from Joseph Sherlye, William Lawes, William Corkine and John Dowland, the lyra viol player Johanna Carter combines the various pieces into a suite which makes for a satisfying and varied listening experience.

Renowned viola da gamba musician Johanna Carter curates this wonderful selection of music on a new recording from Fra Bernardo.