Fiona O'loughlin

Fiona Sit (born 11 August 1981) is a Chinese ethnic Cantopop singer and actress from Hong Kong. After joining Warner Music Group in 2003, Sit first plugged her debut song "XBF" and "Madonna's Kiss", catching attention from audiences. Sit released her first album F Debut on 8 April 2004. It became a best-seller in Hong Kong

This programme reflects the full flavour and richness of English music and the instrumental and vocal repertory it inspired in Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The rhythmic impulse of this repertory sometimes making use of ostinato culminates in the grounds, jigs, contredanses and so on that were all the rage at the time and led to the publication of John Playford's collection The English Dancing Master in 1651. Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien, showing their familiarity with early sources from England, Scotland and Ireland, also emphasise the melodic aspect of these dances, which in the course of time became sung airs the soprano Fiona McGown and the baritone Enea Sorini complete a colourful instrumentarium. Finally, the light-hearted dimension of entertainment is present everywhere in this repertory, which was popular in the sense that it was universally practised at the time, achieving a fame that spread far beyond the British Isles.

There are many things about this album I love. It was only available through grotty old mags. Many of the songs were written by Anthony Newley. Apparently he was "egging her on" (so she tells me) to make it sound even ruder. There are some classic songs ("Whenever I'm Alone", "The World Is A Circus") and an introduction to the band that is unforgettable. I love this album so much I have two copies, one signed and one not.