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Henry Purcell
The World Of Henry Purcell

Compil. 1994 on Decca label
Classical (Baroque)

Total timing 75.12 ADRM - Analogue to Digital Remaster - Recording dates: 1949, track 3 1953, track 2 1958, track 4, 5, 7, 8 1961, track 15 1968, track 14 1970, track 6, 13 1972, track 11, 12 1974, track 1 1975, track 10 1990, track 9 Tracks 2, 3, 5 recorded in mono Printed and Made in Germany

     
Musicians
PortraitHenry Purcell , 1659-1695 GB
album by
PortraitChristopher Hogwood hps, org, 1941-2014 GB
conductor
PortraitThe Academy Of Ancient Music , GB
orchestra
PortraitAnthony Lewis , 1915-1983 GB
conductor
PortraitAlfred Deller voc, 1912-1979 GB
countertenor vocals
PortraitJohn Withworth ,
countertenor vocals
PortraitEnsemble Orchestral De L'Oiseau-Lyre ,
orchestra
PortraitBenjamin Britten p, 1913-1976 GB
arranged by, conductor, piano
PortraitKathleen Ferrier voc, 1912-1953 GB
contralto vocals
PortraitHervey Alan voc, 1910-1982 GB
bass vocals
PortraitPhilomusica Of London , CA
orchestra
PortraitHelen Watts voc, 1927-2009 GB
contralto vocals
PortraitThurston Dart hps, 1921-1971 GB
harpsichord
PortraitDesmond Dupré fl, 1916-1974 GB
viola da gamba
PortraitEnglish Chamber Orchestra ,
orchestra
PortraitHeather Harper voc, ss, *1930 GB
soprano vocals
PortraitTrevor Anthony voc, b, *1912
bass vocals
PortraitPeter Hurford org, *1930 GB
arranged by, organ
PortraitMichael Laird Brass Ensemble ,
orchestra
PortraitPaul Esswood voc, *1942 GB
alto vocals
PortraitStafford Dean b, *1937 GB
bass vocals
PortraitSt. John's College Choir ,
choir
PortraitIan Partridge voc, *1938 GB
tenor vocals
PortraitStephen Cleobury org, *1948 GB
organ
PortraitJane Ryan vn, b, GB
viol
PortraitJames Bowman voc, *1941 GB
countertenor vocals
PortraitJennifer Vyvyan ss, voc, 1925-1974 GB
soprano vocals
PortraitSt. Anthony Singers , GB
chorus
PortraitJanet Baker voc, *1933 GB
mezzo-soprano vocals
Producers
Ruud K. Maas liner notes
John Closterman painting
Benjamin Britten edited by
Imogen Holst edited by
Peter Pears edited by
George Guest chorus master
Laurie Johnson edited by
Thurston Dart edited by
Composers
Henry Purcell
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Rondeau (Abdelazer)Henry Purcell1:41
2Sound The Trumpet (Come, Ye Sons Of Art)Henry Purcell2:49
3Mad Bess Of BedlamHenry Purcell6:37
4Arise Ye Subterranean Winds (The Tempest)Henry Purcell3:06
5Music For A While (Oedipus)Henry Purcell4:11
6Symphony (The Fairy Queen)Henry Purcell6:51
7Fairest Isle (King Arthur)Henry Purcell2:20
8What Power Art Thou (Frost Scene) (King Arthur)Henry Purcell4:02
9Trumpet Tune And AirHenry Purcell2:37
10I Was GladHenry Purcell9:51
11Music For the Funeral Of Queen Mary - I. March II. Thou Knowest, Lord III. CanzonaHenry Purcell6:32
12Sweeter Than RosesHenry Purcell3:29
13Symphony...Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air (The Fairy Queen)Henry Purcell4:01
14Chacony In G MinorHenry Purcell7:02
15But Death Alas!... When I Am Laid In Earth... With Drooping Wings (Dido And Aeneas)Henry Purcell9:09
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