Music of Henry Purcell [Box Set]

Music of Henry Purcell [Box Set]

by Alfred Deller
Music of Henry Purcell [Box Set]

Music of Henry Purcell [Box Set]

by Alfred Deller

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Product Details

Release Date: 08/05/2008
Label: Vanguard Classics
UPC: 0851950001940
Rank: 116282

Tracks

Disc 1

  1. Fantasia upon a ground, for 3 violins (or recorders) & continuo in D major /F major, Z. 731
  2. Music for a While (from "Oedipus"), song, Z. 583/2
  3. I love and I must, song, Z. 382
  4. Let the dreadful engines (from "Don Quixote"), song, Z. 578/3
  5. Thrice Happy Lovers (Epithalamium from "The Fairy Queen"), aria for soprano, Z. 629/39bc
  6. If music be the food of love, song, Z. 379 (3 settings)
  7. Great God and just, sacred song for soprano, chorus & continuo, Z. 186
  8. Not all my torments can your pity move, song, Z. 400
  9. Close thine eyes and sleep secure, sacred song for soprano, bass & continuo, Z. 184
  10. Fairest Isle (from "King Arthur"), aria for soprano, Z. 628/38
  11. Sweeter than roses (from "Pausanius"), song, Z. 585/1
  12. The fatal hour comes on apace, song, Z. 421
  13. Celebrate this festival (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), ode for 5 soloists, double chorus, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets & continuo, Z. 321~Crown the Altar
  14. I attempt from Love's Sickness to Fly (from "The Indian Queen"), Z630/17h
  15. O lead me to some peaceful gloom (from "Bonduca"), song, Z. 574/17
  16. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~What Shall I Do to Show All Much I Love Her?
  17. From rosie bow'rs (from "Don Quixote"), song, Z. 578/9

Disc 2

  1. The Fairy Queen, semi-opera, Z. 629~Secrecie's Song
  2. The Fairy Queen, semi-opera, Z. 629~Mystery's Song
  3. If ever I more riches did desire, song for 2 sopranos, tenor, bass, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 544~Here let my life
  4. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~Here the Deities approve
  5. Since from my dear Astrea's sight (from "Prophetess"), aria for soprano, Z. 627/App2
  6. O let me weep ("The Plaint" from "The Fairy Queen"), aria, Z. 629/40
  7. Sonata in 4 parts for two violins, bass viol & continuo No. 9 ("The Golden Sonata") in F major, Z. 810~Allegro
  8. Sonata in 4 parts for two violins, bass viol & continuo No. 9 ("The Golden Sonata") in F major, Z. 810~Adagio
  9. Sonata in 4 parts for two violins, bass viol & continuo No. 9 ("The Golden Sonata") in F major, Z. 810~Canzona Allegro
  10. Sonata in 4 parts for two violins, bass viol & continuo No. 9 ("The Golden Sonata") in F major, Z. 810~Grave
  11. Sonata in 4 parts for two violins, bass viol & continuo No. 9 ("The Golden Sonata") in F major, Z. 810~Allegro
  12. Song tune for harpsichord in C major (from "The Second Part of Musick's Handmaid"), ZT 694
  13. March for harpsichord in C major, Z. 647
  14. March for harpsichord in C major, Z. 648
  15. A New Minuet for harpsichord in D minor, ZT 689
  16. Minuet for harpsichord in A minor, Z. 649
  17. Minuet for harpsichord in A minor, Z. 650
  18. A New Scotch Tune, for harpsichord in G major, Z. 655
  19. A New Ground (from "Welcome to All the Pleasures"), for harpsichord in E minor, ZT 682
  20. A New Irish Tune ("Lilliburlero"), for harpsichord in G major, Z. 646
  21. Rigadoon for harpsichord in C major, Z. 653
  22. Sefauchi's Farewell, for harpsichord in D minor, Z. 656
  23. Minuet (from "Ye Tuneful Muses") for harpsichord in D minor, ZT 688
  24. Sonata for violin & continuo (Trio Sonata) in G minor, Z. 780~Adagio - Moderato
  25. Sonata for violin & continuo (Trio Sonata) in G minor, Z. 780~Adagio con espressione
  26. Sonata for violin & continuo (Trio Sonata) in G minor, Z. 780~Vivace
  27. Suite for harpsichord No. 6 in D major (from "A Choice Collection of Lessons"), Z. 667~Prelude
  28. Suite for harpsichord No. 6 in D major (from "A Choice Collection of Lessons"), Z. 667~Almand
  29. Suite for harpsichord No. 6 in D major (from "A Choice Collection of Lessons"), Z. 667~Hornpipe

Disc 3

  1. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. Overture
  2. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. Shake the cloud from off your brow
  3. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. Ah: Belinda, I am press'd with torment
  4. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. Grief increases by concealing...
  5. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. When monarchs unite, how happy their state
  6. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. Whence could so much virtue spring
  7. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. Fear no danger to ensue
  8. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. See, your royal guest appears
  9. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. Cupid only throws the dart
  10. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. If not for mine, for empire's sake
  11. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. Pursue thy conquest, Love
  12. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 1. To the hills and the vales
  13. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. The Triumphing Dance
  14. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Prelude for the Witches
  15. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Wayward sisters, you that fright
  16. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Harm's our delight and mischief all our skill
  17. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. The Queen of Carthage, whom we hate
  18. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Ha, ha, ha
  19. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Ruin'd ere the set of sun
  20. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Ha, ha, ha
  21. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. But ere we this perform
  22. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. In our deep vaulted cell
  23. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Echo Dance of the Furies
  24. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Ritornello
  25. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Thanks to these lonesome vales
  26. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Oft she visits this lov'd mountain
  27. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Behold, upon my bending spear
  28. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Haste, haste to town
  29. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 2. Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove's command
  30. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. Prelude for the sailors
  31. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. Come away, fellow sailors
  32. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. The Sailors' Dance
  33. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. See the flags and streamers curling
  34. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. Our next motion
  35. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. Destruction's our delight
  36. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. The Witches' Dance
  37. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. Your counsel all is urg'd in vain
  38. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. Great minds against themselves conspire
  39. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. Thy hand, Belinda
  40. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. When I am laid in earth
  41. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626~Act 3. With drooping wings ye Cupids come

Disc 4

  1. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~Symphony
  2. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~Hail! Bright Cecilia
  3. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~Hark, each tree
  4. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~'Tis nature's voice
  5. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~Soul of the world
  6. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~Thou tun'st this world
  7. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~With that sublime celestial lay
  8. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~Wond'rous machine
  9. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~The airy violin
  10. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~In vain the am'rous flute
  11. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~The Fife and all the Harmony of war
  12. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~Let these among themselves contest
  13. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328~Hail! Bright Cecilia
  14. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~Ouverture
  15. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~Welcome to All the Pleasures
  16. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~Here the Deities approve
  17. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~While joys celestial
  18. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~Then lift up your voices
  19. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~Adagio
  20. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~Beauty thou scene of love
  21. Welcome to all the pleasures (An Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339~In a consort of voices

Disc 5

  1. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 1. Solo & Chorus. Call the Nymphs and the Fauns from woods
  2. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 2. Air. Let the Graces and Pleasures repair
  3. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 3. Duet. Come, come away, no delay
  4. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 4. Chorus. Behold, O might'st of gods
  5. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 5. Paspe (passepied). Instrumental
  6. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 6. Duet. Oh the sweet delights of love
  7. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 7. Air & Chorus. Let monarchs fight for power and fame
  8. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 8. DuetMake room for the great God
  9. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 9. Solo, Trio & Chorus. I'm here with my jolly crew
  10. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 10. Dance of Bacchanals. Instrumental
  11. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 11. Air. Still I'm wishing, still desiring
  12. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 12. (Ritornello - 12). Can Drusilla give no more?
  13. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 13. Canaries. Instrumental
  14. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 14. Dialogue. Tell me why, my charming fair
  15. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 15. Dance. Instrumental
  16. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 16. Air & Chorus. All our days and our nights
  17. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 17. Dance. Instrumental
  18. The Masque in Dioclesian (Act 5 from "Prophetess"), semi-opera, Z. 627/26-39~Act 5. 18. Trio & Chorus. Triumph victorious love
  19. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 1. First Music
  20. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 1. First Act Tune or Hornpipe
  21. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 1. Instrumental Interlude
  22. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 1. Dance of the Furies
  23. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 2. Second Act Tune
  24. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 3. The Chair Dance
  25. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 3. Third Act Tune
  26. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 3. Instrumental Interlude
  27. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 4. Butterfly Dance
  28. Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, semi-opera, Z. 627~Act 5. Country Dance

Disc 6

  1. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~Ouverture
  2. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~Come, come, ye Sons of Art
  3. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~Sound the trumpet till around
  4. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~Come, come, ye Sons of Art
  5. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~Strike the viol
  6. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~The day that such a blessing gave
  7. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~Bid the Virtues
  8. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~These are the sacred charms that shield
  9. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323~See Nature, rejoicing
  10. Rejoice in the Lord alway ("Bell Anthem"), anthem for alto, tenor, bass, chorus, strings & organ, Z. 49
  11. My beloved spake, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 28~Ouverture
  12. My beloved spake, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 28~My beloved spake
  13. My beloved spake, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 28~For, lo, the winter is past
  14. My beloved spake, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 28~The time of the singing
  15. My beloved spake, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 28~And the voice of the turtle
  16. My beloved spake, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 28~The fig tree
  17. My beloved spake, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 28~Arise
  18. My beloved spake, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 28~My beloved is mine
  19. Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell, for 2 male altos, 2 recorders, viol & continuo~Mark how the lark and linnet sing
  20. Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell, for 2 male altos, 2 recorders, viol & continuo~But in the close of the night
  21. Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell, for 2 male altos, 2 recorders, viol & continuo~So ceas'd the rival crew
  22. Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell, for 2 male altos, 2 recorders, viol & continuo~We beg not Hell
  23. Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell, for 2 male altos, 2 recorders, viol & continuo~The pow'r of harmony too well they knew
  24. Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell, for 2 male altos, 2 recorders, viol & continuo~The heav'nly choir
  25. Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell, for 2 male altos, 2 recorders, viol & continuo~Ye brethren of the lyre

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Alfred Deller   Primary Artist,Conductor,Counter Tenor (Vocal)
Alan Taylor   Timpani
Robert Tear   Tenor (Vocal)
Philip Todd   Tenor (Vocal)
Stanley Taylor   Recorder (Soprano)
Maurice Bevan   Baritone (Vocal)
April Cantelo   Soprano (Vocal)
Michael Tippett   Conductor
Concentus Musicus Wien   Orchestra
Francis Baines   Basso Continuo
Mary Thomas   Soprano (Vocal)
Leonard Friedman   Violin
Eileen McLoughlin   Soprano (Vocal)
George Eskdale   Trumpet
Harold Lester   Harpsichord
Mark Deller   Counter Tenor (Vocal)
Sally le Sage   Soprano (Vocal)
Granville Jones   Violin
Peter Graeme   Oboe
John Frost   Bass
Peter Salmon   Counter Tenor (Vocal)
Concentus Musicus Wien Chorus   Choir/Chorus
Helen Watts   Contralto (Vocal)
Gustav Leonhardt   Conductor,Harpsichord
Honor Sheppard   Soprano (Vocal)
Oriana Concert Choir   Choir/Chorus
Wilfred Brown   Tenor (Vocal)
Denis Vaughan   Harpsichord
Peter Gibbs   Violin
Walter Bergmann   Harpsichord
Philip Jones   Trumpet
Eli Goren   Violin
Dennis Clift   Trumpet
Edward Selwyn   Oboe
Deller Consort   Ensemble,Vocal Ensemble
Owen Grundy   Baritone (Vocal)
Max Worthley   Tenor (Vocal)
Kalmar Orchestra   Orchestra
Ellen Dales   Soprano (Vocal)
A.R. Shuttleworth   Cello
Oriana Concert Orchestra   Orchestra
Richard Taylor   Recorder (Soprano)
Leonhardt Baroque Ensemble   Ensemble
Ambrosian Singers   Choir/Chorus
George Malcolm   Harpsichord
Neville Marriner   Violin
Desmond Dupre   Viola da Gamba
Gerald English   Tenor (Vocal)
Nikolaus Harnoncourt   Conductor

Technical Credits

Henry Purcell   Text
Gene Gaudette   Engineer,Remastering
Norton   Text
Christine Chagnon   Art Direction
Henry Heveningham   Text
Francis Quarles   Text
Robert Howard   Text
Todd Landor   Producer
N. Tate   Text
Nahum Tate   Text
John Dryden   Text
N. Lee   Text
Gregory Barbero   Liner Notes
Thomas d'Urfey   Text
Greg Barbero   Producer
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