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Henry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
Theatre Music (Theodosius • The Libertine • The Massacre Of Paris • Oedipus)

Album UK 1982 on L'Oiseau-Lyre label
Classical (Baroque)

Ⓟ & Ⓒ 1982 The Decca Record Company Ltd., London. The Academy of Ancient Music on authentic instruments. Front cover: Jacques de Claeuw - "Still Life" (Courtesy of the Museum de Lakenhal, Leiden, The Netherlands). Back cover: Engraving after Closterman, 1695 - Henry Purcell. Sleeve printed in England by Robert Stace & Co., Ltd. Made in Holland, mastered by Decca recording studios UK (labels). Detailed notes in English, French and German are given in the separate 8-page stapled booklet the size of the album. Also the sung-texts are displayed in English with translations into French and German. The booklet was printed in England by Senol Printing Limited.

     
Musicians
PortraitHenry Purcell , 1659-1695 GB
album by
PortraitThe Academy Of Ancient Music , GB
orchestra, album by
PortraitChristopher Hogwood hps, org, 1941-2014 GB
directed by, harpsichord, organ, album by
PortraitDavid Thomas voc, *1943 GB
bass vocals
PortraitJames Bowman voc, *1941 GB
countertenor vocals
Yvette Debergues
liner notes, french translation of notes and sung-verses
PortraitHenning Weber ,
liner notes, german translation of notes and sung-verses
PortraitEmma Kirkby voc, acg, *1949 GB
soprano vocals
PortraitJudith Nelson acg, 1939-2012 US
soprano vocals
PortraitMartyn Hill ts, voc, *1944 GB
tenor vocals
PortraitMichael Laird tr, GB
trumpet, natural trumpet
PortraitJane Ryan vn, b, GB
viol, viola da gamba
PortraitCatherine Mackintosh vn, *1947 GB
violin
PortraitMonica Huggett vn, *1953 GB
violin
Producers
Jacques de Claeuw cover, painting
John Dunkerley engineer, sound engineer
John Closterman illustration, back cover: engraving after closterman
Richard Luckett liner notes, booklet
Clive Barda photography by, booklet
Peter Wadland producer, record producer
David Pugsley recorder
John Turner recorder
Composers
Henry Purcell
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Theatre Music - Vol. VI / Musique De Théatre - Vol. VI / Bühnenmusik - Band VIHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
2Overture In G Minor (Z.772)Henry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood3:08
3Theodosius Or The Force Of Love (Z.606)Henry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood21:28
4Prepare, The Rites BeginHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
5Can'st Thou, MarinaHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
6The Gate To BlissHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
7Hark, Behold The Heavn'ly ChoirHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
8Now The Fight's DoneHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
9Sad As Death At Dead Of NightHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
10Dream No More Of Pleasures PastHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
11Hail To The Myrtle ShadeHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
12Ah! Cruel, Bloody FateHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
13The Libertine Or The Libertine Destroyed (Z.600)Henry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood12:53
14Nymphs And ShepherdsHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
15We ComeHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
16Prelude: Flatt TrumpetsHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
17Prepare, Prepare, New Guests Draw NearHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
18To Arms, Heroic PrinceHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
19The Massacre Of Paris (Z.604)Henry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood4:17
20Thy Genius, Lo! (2 Settings)Henry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
21Oedipus (Z.583)Henry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood9:06
22Hear, Ye Sullen Powers BelowHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
23Music For A WhileHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
24Come Away, Do Not StayHenry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood
25Laius, Hear!Henry Purcell - The Academy Of Ancient Music • Christopher Hogwood

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