Sweeter than Roses: Purcell Songs

On this CD:

1. O solitude, my sweetest choice, song, Z. 406
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter, Mary Springfels

2. Ashamnu No 04, Tis Nature's Voice
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette

3. Celia has a thousand charms (from "The Rival Sisters, or, The Violence of Love"), song, Z. 609 Celia has a Thousand Charmes
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette, Mary Springfels

4. The Indian Queen, semi-opera, Z. 630 I attempt from Love's sickness to fly, Z.630-17h (From The Indian Queen, Act III)
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter

5. If music be the food of love, song, Z. 379 (3 settings)
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette, Mary Springfels

6. Not all my torments can your pity move, song, Z. 400
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette, Mary Springfels

7. From silent shades and the Elysian groves (Bess of Bedlam), song, Z. 370
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette, Mary Springfels

8. Music for a While (from "Oedipus"), song, Z. 583/2 Musick for a while
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette

9. Sweeter than roses (from "Pausanius"), song, Z. 585/1 Sweeter Than Roses
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette, Mary Springfels

10. Celebrate this festival (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), ode for 5 soloists, double chorus, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets & continuo, Z. 321 Crown the Altar
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter

11. Lord, what is man?, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 192
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette, Mary Springfels

12. Sleep, Adam, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 195
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette

13. Now that the sun hath veiled his light, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 193
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette, Mary Springfels

14. The fatal hour comes on apace, song, Z. 421
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter, Mary Springfels

15. Welcome to all the pleasures (A Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339 Here the Deities approve
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter

16. Fly bold rebellion (Welcome Ode for Charles II), for soloists, double chorus, strings & continuo, Z. 324 Be Welcome then, Great Sir
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter, Paul O'Dette, Mary Springfels

17. Thrice Happy Lovers (Epithalamium from "The Fairy Queen"), aria for soprano, Z. 629/39bc Thrice Happy Lovers,
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter

18. Hark! now the echoing air (from "The Fairy Queen"), soprano aria and chorus, Z. 629/48 Act 5: Hark! the echoing air
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter, Mary Springfels

19. Hark how all things in one sound agree (from "The Fairy Queen"), aria, Z. 629/47 Act 5: Hark! how all things
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Mitzi Meyerson, Drew Minter, Mary Springfels

Sweeter than Roses: Purcell Songs, Music, Henry Purcell, Mitzi Meyerson, Paul O'Dette, Drew Minter, Art Song (General), Baroque Incidental Music for Orchestra and Voices (or Sem, Choral, Classical, Classical Music, Classical Vocals, Ode, Secular Aria and Chorus, Solo Voice(s) and Small Ensemble, Vocal

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
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Nice Collection

PERFECT!

Great singing and excellent value for money

More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , and Nigel North
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Tracks:

Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/Nigel North
Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
To Arms, Heoric Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Halcyon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Lord, What Is Man? (A Divine Hymn) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
If Music Be The Food Of Love (1st Setting) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
Sawney Is A Bonny Lad (A Scotch Song) - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

Customer Reviews:

Nice Collection.......2007-03-05

I have many collections of Purcell's Music. This collection stands up to them at half the price. Solid buy.

PERFECT!.......2006-10-26

There is only a word with which I can describe this set of discs: perfect!
The only flaw there is, is not related to the singing or playing: no text enclosed.

Great singing and excellent value for money.......2004-09-19

This is probably one of the best anthologies of Purcell songs around, and not just because it's two-for-one pricing means it contains twice as much music (CD1:74'24" & CD2: 77'41")! Nancy Argenta has an irrepressible sense of style and crystal clear diction. But unlike Emma Kirby, whose vocal purity can become tiresome, these renditions radiate warmth. She is also, I have found, more consistently involving than any one of the singers in Hyperion's three disc survey of Complete Secular Songs (recently reissued as a single set). One marvels at how she judiciously balances restraint and emotional forthrightness. The accompaniments (archlute, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and organ) are well judged and blend with the voice, all helped by an excellently defined recording acoustic. This is an absolute winner at any price!

More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'.......2001-08-02

Two CDs, totaling more than 150 minutes of sparsely-arranged (never more than 3-5 instruments at a time), sweetly-sung, 350 year old 'ayres' (a typically English form of secular music). Nancy Argenta's soprano voice is lovely, silvery indeed as her name implies. The instruments are a discreet but friendly accompaniment to her solo voice. Perhaps the instruments are a little too discreet -- there are times when I wish they were a touch more prominent. But that is a very, very minor complaint. A beautiful collection, and quite well worth the money.

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The Best Battle Album.
Ah, Kathleen!
The greatest of recital albums, part 2
The Magnificent Kathleen Battle Has Done It Again!!
The greatest of recital albums!

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ASIN: B000001GNP
Release Date: 1995-03-14

Tracks:

The Fairy Queen: Come All Ye Songsters
Oedipus: Music For A While
Pausanias: Sweeter Than Roses
Joshua: O Had I Jubal's Lyre
Bei der Wiege Op. 47 No. 6
Neue Liebe Op. 19a No. 4
Schlagende Herzen Op. 29 No. 2
Ich wollt' ein Strausslein binden Op. 68 No. 2
Sausle, liebe Myrte Op. 69 No. 3
Ridente la calma K. 152 (210a)
Das Veilchen K. 476
Un moto di gioia K. 579
Mandoline Op. 58 No. 1
Les Roses d'Ispahan Op. 39 No. 4
En Priere
Notre amour Op. 23 No. 2
Honor, Honor
His Name So Sweet
Witness
He's Got The Whole World In His Hand

Amazon.com

After years of being one of the foremost singers of light lyrics, Kathleen Battle, searching for challenging new musical expression, tackles the dramatic Mozart repertory. Blessed with one of our generation's prettiest soubrette voices, Battle breezes through the technical challenges of the Countess and Constanze, but sounds like a little girl trying on Mommy's shoes. She lacks the vocal variety and depth to successfully bring these pieces to life. Her renditions of the soubrette repertory, especially "Ruhe sanft," are Mozartfully graceful. In the Magic Flute excerpts she demonstrates that merely singing Mozart's written notes is enough to bring its beauty to life; practically all necessary expression is written into the musical lines. -- Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

The Best Battle Album........2007-02-10

I have most of Kathleen Battle's albums and must say this is my favorite. Her distinctive voice is crisp and sails effortlessly through the music, James Levine on the piano is fantastic and compliments her as if the two had been made for each other, the repitoire is expertly selected, and the recording is crystal clear. This is Battle in the prime of her career -- this is one of those albums you will find yourself coming back to.

Ah, Kathleen!.......2006-03-04

I have been looking to reacquire this album for forever!! It's great, and I love Kathleen's voice here.

I have to say, though, that the Amazon.com editorial review must have been written for another album, for neither 'Ruhe Sanft' nor anything from 'Die Zauberflote' is on this disc.

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The greatest of recital albums, part 2.......2005-09-04

It's hard to simply repeat what someone else has written, but before I noticed the review above, I was going to say that this is the greatest vocal recital I've ever heard. It's a pleausre to be the second to voice that opinion.

Why is the editorial review about Mozart? Amazon nods.

The Magnificent Kathleen Battle Has Done It Again!!.......2002-03-04

Go Kathleen! I often dream of what music will sound like behind the Pearly Gates of Heaven-my dreams are no more, I have found what I've been searching for. Just push play and then be prepared for your body and soul to leave this earth behind. Believe me new and established fans-she IS that good.

From the first to the last track "La Battle" captivates and stuns her audience into a cult-like stupor. Indulge in Purcell's "Music for a While". After listening to a 30 second clip, I knew I needed this CD. She slowly and sensually lulls you with her perfected pronunciation. Her performance is like rich imported chocolate melting in your mouth. On Mendelssohn's "Neue Liebe" "La Battle" does an about face and speeds things up a bit. This tounge-twisting, finger-snapping performance is outstanding. Only a great opera Diva can handle such difficult piece of work, but as well all know, Kathleen never disappoints!

Kathleen masters Mozart's " Ridente la calma, Das Veilchen and Un moto di gioia". She paints such wonders with her voice that Monet must be rolling around in his grave. ;)
The 4 Spiritual at the end deserves only the utmost Praise. "Honor, Honor, His Name So Sweet, and Witness and He's Got the Whole World in His Hand". Check out her fantastically flawless super-HIGH notes! These songs are reason enough to get this CD.

I will forever be a Battle fan because of this recital. Thank you for making the Opera world a better place. We LOVE you Kathleen!

The greatest of recital albums!.......2002-01-16

Kathleen Battle In Concert has been a part of my classical listening experience for many, many years, and many, many repeated playings. Every time I play it, I feel real joy at hearing Kathleen Battle in the opening bars of Purcell's "Come All Ye Songsters."

Miss Battle brings a high level of musicality, an impeccable use of phrasing and some truly beatiful high notes to a wonderful mix of lighter art/love songs, and more serious, but very joyous gospel classics, as in her rendition of "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands."

Tracks:

Adelaide Op.46
Der Tod Und Das Madchen D531
Auf Dem Wasser Zu Singen D774
Nacht Und Traume D827
Adelaide D95
Selve Amiche, Ombrose Piante
O Del Mio Dolce Ardor
Intorno All'idol Mio
Pur Dicesti, O Bocca Bella
L'Absent
Ou Voulez-Vous Aller?
Absence
Ser
Orpheus With His Lute
Linden Lea
Hands, Eyes And Heart
C'est Ainsi Que Tu Es FP 121 (Metamorphoses No.2)
Priez Pour Paix FP 95
La Belle Jeunesse FP 42 (Chansons Gaillardes No.7)
Sweeter Than Roses
I'll Sail Upon The Dog Star
Evening Hymn

Amazon.com's Best of 2000

It's a truism by now that countertenors have made a notable comeback in our time, but David Daniels--Amazon.com's Opera & Vocal Artist of 2000--isn't about to rest on his laurels. As if his recent successes weren't enough to set him apart, on this recital album Daniels forays beyond the countertenor's stereotypical domain of the baroque to interpret lieder of Beethoven and Schubert, as well as French mélodies and Vaughan Williams. A stunningly beautiful disc. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-05-30

The German and French art-song developed in parallel,but although they shared the same creative process based on the two key elements of words and music, they are distinct one from the other in their aim. Beethoven was one of the first to usher in the 'Leid'. Between 1795 and 1796 he drew inspiration from Friedich von Matthisson for his cantata 'Adelaide'. In 1814 Schubert set the same poem for his own 'Adelaide'. More than three-quarters of Schubert's songs are nature pictures as is 'Auf dem Wasser zu singen' on this disc. Other composers included on this recording are:Caldara-Gluck-Cesti-Lotte-Gounod-VaughanWilliams-Poulenc and Purcell.This disc absolutely delighted me. I can think of only one other countertenor who could have "pulled off" the variety of songs Daniels performs on this album. Most of them are quite well-known at least to singers and actually could be considered trite but not the way David Daniels sings them. He is so skillful with strong tone production when needed and always perfect diction. I marvel at the way he can implement the highly dramatic Italian aria and then sing the light "wispy" French songs. My personal favorites are "Adelaide" by Schubert. "Ou voulez-vous aller?" by Gounod and "I'll Sail Upon the DogStar by Purcell. In fact, if you are a Daniel's fan you MUST hear the Dog Star!!!!!

Outstandingly beautiful- a great legend in our time.......2005-06-22

This is a truly unique voice. David Daniels has an opulent timbre which he uses here to achieve sheer excellence. As much as I hate for his career to be upstaged by anything, knowing that he was tutored by Marilyn Horne seems to establish her vocal qualities as a suitable metaphor. It's that rich, opulent tone and secure vibrato that you don't get with some mezzos, let alone countertenors. No thin-ness here; no `hoot' and nothing shrill. He still has control though, and produces clean, even tones where appropriate. Think of the dramatic requirements of `Der Tod und das Madchen' and the celestial purity of `Absence' or `Ser'- he more than merely achieves the standards, he surpassed them and has set his own seal of distinction.

The choice of songs/arias is itself brilliant and Mr. Daniels' technique needs high praise. As a very minor observation, his diction, though good, doesn't come across as completely idiomatic. This is a VERY minor issue though. The pianist, Martin Katz is very responsive to the style of singing. Mr. Daniels' ability to sustain a phrase with grace and beauty is matched by Mr. Katz's sensitive touch and timing.

In parting, I recommend the ethereal experience of `Orpheus with his lute' (my favourite). The words, a Shakespearean sonnet, are of a straightforward beauty and the melody is from another realm but the singing? Mr. Daniels vocal control and phrasing are exquisite and his tone is sublime. Close your eyes and listen to this one quiet evening. "In sweet music is such art, killing care and grief of heart. Fall asleep, or hearing die." A lute and a song- a simple combination; yet profoundly moving beyond the raging elements. Thank you David.

Follow the Leider...For He Is David Daniels.......2004-08-18

Countertenor David Daniels takes a breather from his beloved Handel arias this time around for a recording of sheer beauty and most often tranquility, all the more surprising given the wide variety of tempos and international breadth of the program spanning five centuries. German leider from Beethoven and Schubert sits alongside Italian baroque songs followed by alternating French and English art songs. The 22 selections, once again reflecting his consummate musical taste, require him to sing in four different languages, and this South Carolina-born and -bred singer handles the daunting task with complete ease.

The result is a seamless recital, and the disc flows like an unfolding dream starting with Beethoven's enchanting "Adelaide". Schubert's "Naucht and Traume" highlights the purity of his tone and is as perfectly performed as any of his most moving opera arias. The Gounod pieces, especially "L'Absent" and the title track, have a sonorous quality that feel very much like lullabies, the sole exception being the lively "Ou voulez-vous aller?". Poulenc's "La belle Jeunesse" continues along this vein, a whirling dervish of a number referred in the accompanying booklet as an "invitation to debauchery". But these tracks are more the exception as Daniels achieves a lovely sense of vocal beatitude throughout.

The standout tracks have to be the three beautiful and somewhat more contemporary-sounding Vaughan Williams songs capped off by "Hands, eyes and heart", short and poignant, it is my favorite moment on this recording. The Renaissance-era Purcell selections provide the appropriate ending though, in particular, "Evening Hymn" sparked by the growing melismas on the hallelujahs. Whether he exhibits an astounding vibrato or the purest of tones, the man knows how to use his incredibly flexible voice and apply it intelligently to each song. Martin Katz accompanies with great precision and completely recognizes the individual style each song requires. It makes for a perfect pairing between singer and piano. This is a recording to treasure.

Countertenors: They're not just for Baroque Anymore!.......2004-03-23

OK, so it's a bad pun. Shoot me.

But get this wonderful disc! Daniels talent is well-served by this varied program.. he goes beyond Handel to sing Beethoven, Gounoud, Vaughan-Williams.

Don't just buy this for the novelty of countertenor singing: the singing would be 5 star had any mezzo (Bartoli, van Otter) sung with this sensitivity. It's superb in every regard.

Beyond Gimmick.......2002-08-01

At first it seems odd...countertenors are supposed to stay within certain boundaries. We let them have Baroque music, and even Gluck, and of course we let them have 20th century things written specifically for them, especially Britten. But to hear a countertenor singing Schubert, Beethoven or French melodies goes against our expectations. So we think, this must be a gimmick. But then Daniels voice takes over and such questions disappear.

Daniels sings this music as if it was inteneded for the countertenor. His sensitivity to the intimate marriage of text and music is phenomenal and his tone is always light and lyrical. I prefer this to many overblown sopranos that I've heard. Daniels weaves a spell that few singers of any voice type can match.

The Gounod is particularly beautiful. I had not been familiar with Gounod's art song before, and I've been missing something. L'Absent brought tears to my eyes just as the best Melodie of Duparc or Faure. And he sings Schubert as if he was born to it.

Customer Reviews:

Worth hearing.......2006-03-21

Sir Michael Tippett is not a composer one automatically associates with English song. This album of extraordinarily beautiful songs should go some way to remedying that. Tippett's World War 2 song cycle, The Heart's Assurance, deserves to be more widely known. The remainder of the album consists of the long, reflective Boyhood's End, and Benjamin Britten's Canticle I, a hymn by Pelham Humphrey, Tippett's settings of Shelley's Music and three Shakespeare texts, and his arrangements of some of Purcell's songs. These latter are spare, elegant settings and compare favourably with Britten's Purcell Realizations. They might even be better. Of course, the performers contribute to the beauty of this album. Both singer and pianist treat these works with repsect. Iain Burnside's accompaniment is sensitive, supportive and never overpowers the singer. John Mark Ainsley's slightly melancholy tone suits these songs admirably. He is not overtly emotional; the impact of these moving songs is greater, I think, because of his restraint. His phrasing is superb, and his diction excellent. You can hear the words without needing them in front of you. This album is already near the top of my favourites list.

Benjamin Britten: Purcell Arrangements / Tit for Tat / Folksong Arrangements

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Benjamin Britten: Purcell Arrangements / Tit for Tat / Folksong Arrangements

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ASIN: B0000000OS
Release Date: 2004-03-22

Tracks:

Alleluia
Sweeter Than Roses
The Queen's Epicedium
Tit For Tat: I. A Song Of Enchantment
Tit For Tat: II. Autumn
Tit For Tat: III. Silver
Tit For Tat: IV. Vigil
Tit For Tat: V. Tit For Tat
Three Divine Hymns: I. Lord, What Is Man?
Three Divine Hymns: II. We Sing To Him
Three Divine Hymns: III. Evening Hymn
Friday Afternoons, Op.7: Fishing Song (No.8)
Friday Afternoons, Op.7: A New Year Carol (No.5)
There's None To Soothe
Little Sir William
O Waly Waly

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Alfred Deller: HMV Recordings, 1949-54

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O Rosa Bella - Alfred Deller/August Wenzinger/Marianne Majer/Gertrud Flugel
O Rosa Bella - Alfred Deller/August Wenzinger/Marianne Majer/Gertrud Flugel
Fine Knacks For Ladies
In Darkness Let Me Dwell
Flow My Tears
Sorrow, Sorrow Stay
It Fell On A Summer's Day
What Then Is Love But Mourning?
As You Would Like It: It Was A Lover And His Lass
Twelfth Night: O Mistress Mine
Measure For Measure: Take, O Take Those Lips Away
The Tempest: Where The Bee Sucks
The Tempest: Full Fathom Five
Othello: Sing, Willow, Willow, Willow
Twelfth Night: Peg-a-Ramsay
Henry V: Caleno Custure Me!
The Merry Wives Of Windsor: Greensleeves
The Fairy Queen: Epithalaminum - Alfred Deller/Walter Bergmann
Pausanias: Sweeter Than Roses - Alfred Deller/Walter Bergmann
Oedipus: Music For A While - Alfred Deller/Walter Bergmann
If Music Be The Food Of Love - Alfred Deller/Walter Bergmann
The History Of King Richard II: Retired From Any Mortal's Sight - Alfred Deller/Basil Lam/Ternece Weil
The Old Bachelor: Thus To A Ripe Consenting Maid - Alfred Deller/Basil Lam/Ternece Weil
The Fairy Queen: Hark, How All Things - Alfred Deller/Basil Lam/Ternece Weil
An Evening Hymn - Alfred Deller/Geraint Jones

Purcell: 'Tis Nature's Voice and Other Songs and Elegies

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Purcell: 'Tis Nature's Voice and Other Songs and Elegies

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ASIN: B00000443M
Release Date: 1999-01-01

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Sweeter than Roses: Purcell Songs

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
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Tracks:

O Solitude
'Tis Nature's Voice
The Rival Sisters, Or The Violence Of Love: Celia Has A Thousand Charmes
The Indian Queen: I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly
If Musick Be The Food Of Love
Not All My Torments
From Silent Shades (Mad Bess)
Oedipus: Musick For A While
Pausanias, The Betrayer Of His Country: Sweeter Than Roses
Celebrate This Festival: Crown The Altar
Lord, What Is Man
Sleep, Adam, Sleep
Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light
The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace
Welcome To All The Pleasures: Here The Deities Approve
Fly, Bold Rebellion: Be Welcome Then, Great Sir
The Fairy Queen: Thrice Happy Lovers
The Fairy Queen: Hark! The Echoing Air
The Fairy Queen: Hark! How All Things

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Indoubliable Alfred Deller: A Portrait

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ASIN: B00000074Z
Release Date: 1996-02-12

Tracks:

The Plaint - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie/Roderick Skeaping
If Music Be The Food Of Love - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
I Attempt From Love's Sickness - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
Fairest Isle - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
Sweeter Than Roses - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
Not All My Torments - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
Thrice Happy Lovers - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
An Evening Hymn - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
From Rosy Bow'rs - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
Retired From Any Mortal's Sight - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
Music For A While - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
Since From My Dear Astrea's Sight - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie
O Solitude - Alfred Deller/Wieland Kuijken/William Christie/Robert Elliott/Jane Ryan

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Miserere My Maker - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
Shall I Sue - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
I Care Not For These Ladies - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
Come Heavy Sleep - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
Of All The Birds - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
I Saw My Lady Weep - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
Wilt Thou Unkind - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
The Cypress Curtain - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
What Then Is Love - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
Rest Sweet Nymphs - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
The Fair Lover And His Black Mistress - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
The Self-Banished - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
The Glory Of The Arcadian Groves - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
Oh! The Mighty Pow'r Of Love - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
In Her Brave Offspring - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
My Time, O Ye Muses - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
O Ravishing Delight - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
A Hymne To God The Father - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
What Then Is Love But Mourning - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
Fine Knacks For Ladies - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott
Flow My Tears - Alfred Deller/David Munrow//Richard Lee/Desmond Dupre/Robert Elliott

Tracks:

Flow, My Tears - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Galliard - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
The Lady Laiton's Almain - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Fortune My Foe - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
The Frog Galliard - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Weep You No More, Sad Fountains - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Me, Me, And None But Me - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
What If I Never Speed? - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Lasso, Vita Mia - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Toy: The Shoemaker's Wife - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Galliard: Can She Excuse - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Mistress White's Thing - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
The Round Battle Galliard - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Wilt Thou, Unkind, Thus Reave Me - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Come Away, Come, Sweet Love - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Sorrow, Stay - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
If That A Sinner's Sights - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Midnight - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Say, Love, If Ever You Didst Find? - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Lachrimae Pavan - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Galliard: Can She Excuse - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
If My Complaints Could Passions Move - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six
Katherine Darcy's Galliard - Alfred Deller/Robert Spencer/The Consort Of Six