Credits:

Bo Holten

Description:

[Evoking the golden age of Renaissance music in Denmark. This 8-CD set, featuring performances by a leading authority in the field, comes with a 128-page booklet, making it a valuable resource!]Around 1600, court culture flourished in Denmark, attracting musicians from across continental Europe. In addition to the presence and activities of Dowland and Schtz, the period saw a vibrant exchange: the latest works from Italy were imported, while compositions by Danish composers were published in Italy. This box set features music that would likely have been heard at the Danish court between 1550 and 1650corresponding to the reigns of Christian III, Frederick II, and Christian IVorganized into eight CDs by theme.Kronborg Castle was built in Helsingr (known in English as Elsinore), which faces Helsingborg, Sweden, across the strait and served as the first line of defense for the capital, Copenhagen. It