Henry Purcell: Greatest Works [Box set]
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1. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Ouverture & Air
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
2. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 1, scene 2
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
3. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 2, scene 2
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
4. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 3, scene 2, début
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
5. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 5, scene 2, Ye Blust'ring Brethren of the Skies
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
6. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 5, scene 2, Symphonie
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
7. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 5, scene 2, Song Tune
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
8. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 5, scene 2, Fairest Isle
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
9. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 5, scene 2, Trumpet Tune
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
10. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 5, scene 2, St. George, the Patron of our Isle
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
11. King Arthur, or, The British Worthy, semi-opera, Z. 628 Act 5, scene 2, Chaconne
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
12. Welcome to all the pleasures (A Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 339
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
13. Love's goddess sure was blind (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus 2 recorders and continuo, Z. 331
Composed by Henry Purcell
Conducted by Alfred Deller
14. Te Deum and Jubilate Deo, for soloists, chorus, & instruments in D major, Z. 232
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Stour Music Festival Orchestra & Chorus
Conducted by Alfred Deller
15. In guilty night, sacred song, Z. 134
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Stour Music Festival Orchestra & Chorus
Conducted by Alfred Deller
16. Man that is born of a woman, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, chorus & organ, Z. 27
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Stour Music Festival Orchestra & Chorus
Conducted by Alfred Deller
Henry Purcell: Greatest Works, Music, Henry Purcell, Alfred Deller, King's Musick, Stour Music Festival Orchestra & Chorus, Anthem, Art Song (General), Baroque Incidental Music for Orchestra and Voices (or Sem, Choral, Classical, Classical Music, Non-Mass Liturgical Service, Ode, Orchestral & Symphonic, Vocal
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ASIN: B000002C0U
Release Date: 1995-08-22 |
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- Air And Variations In E Major From Harpsicord Suite No. 5: The Harmonious Blacksmith
- Keyboard Suite No. 11 In D Minor: Sarabande
- Greensleeves (16th Century)
- Lavolta
- The Earl Of Salisbury: Pavan, The Earl Of Salisbury
- Ut re mi fa sol la, In F
- The King's Hunt
- The Nightingale (17th Century)
- For Two Virginals
- The Prince Of Denmark's March
- The 18th Order (3rd Book Of Pieces For Harpsicord): Le tic-toc-choc, No. 6
- The 15th Order (3rd Book Of Pieces For Harpsicord): Musete de Choisi, No. 4
- Le Tambourin
- La poule
- Le Coucou
- Sonata In D Minor, 'Pastorale'
- Sonata In E Major, 'Capriccio'
- Sonata in D Major
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
- The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846: Prelude and Fugue No. 1 In C Major
- Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: III. Presto
- The Anna Magdalena Notebook: Minuet In G Major, BWV Anh. 114
- Sonata No. 11 In A Major, K. 331: III. (Rondo) Alla Turca
- Wo0 10, No. 2: Minuet in G Major
- Trumpet Tune 'Martial Air'
- Round O (Rondo)
- The 6th Order (2nd Book Of Pieces For Harpsichord): Les baricades misterieuses, No. 5
- The 15th Order (3rd Book Of Pieces For Harpsicord): Musete de Taverni, No. 5
- Cuckoo Toccata
Customer Reviews:
"Best Harpsichord Recording".......2005-11-05
I have always loved the sound of the Harpsichord and for many years hearing poorly recorded or played Harpsichord this treasure is a must have. From the fine compositions to the good sound quality this CD is definately a keeper.
Plenty of music for a moderate price as well.
Great.......2005-08-09
This CD is very very good just what I was looking for. I highly recommend this CD if you are planning on purchasing a Harpsicord CD, this one is the best.
a must-have for harpsichord lovers.......2004-04-30
I love the sound of this most unusual instrument, the harpsichord. Especially the fast intricately melodic songs. Very enjoyable. This "Greatest Hits" includes many compositions perfectly suited to this wonderful old predecessor to the piano. There's even a little funny trivia thrown in: on the song sheet is written: Q:"what did the famous conductor Sir Thomas say that the harpsichord sounds like? A: "Like two skeletons screwing on a hot tin roof" :)
David Rehak
author of "Love and Madness"
keeno.......2001-01-08
This is a fun cd. BYRD, BULL, BACH ETC come through great Scarlatti bits sound like a flock of unhappy cows running of a field of burnt popcorn but those bits generally do unless played on the African Kalimba [or thumb piano] in Africa where I need not hear them.
This is a well engineered CD. Many featuring the harpsichord demand a level of equipment beyond that of any regular person with bills, which means this disk sounds just fine on a boom box. Everybody in the family will like some part of this disk `cept for the 13 year old whose lost to punk rock or hip hop.
The Most Superb Harpsichord Sampler.......2000-07-27
I can't imagine a better sampler of harpsichord 'hits' played by one of the great stereo-era masters. A full complement of emotions is displayed here, from the most delicate and sparing texture to the most rip-roaring martial roar. If you're wondering what the harpsichord is about, or if you're already a fan and want a great sampler to play for your own delight and amusement, you cannot go wrong with this recording.
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Henry Purcell: Greatest Works
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Release Date: 1999-05-11 |
Tracks:
- King Arthur (Extraits): Ov & Air - The King's Musick/Roderick Skeaping
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte I, Scene 2 - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte II, Scene 2 - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte III, Scene 2: Debut - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte V, Scene 2: Air 'Ye Blust'ring Brethren Of The Skies' - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte V, Scene 2: Sym - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte V, Scene 2: Song Tune - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte V, Scene 2: Air 'Fairest Isle' - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte V, Scene 2: Tpt Tune - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte V, Scene 2: Air & Chor 'St. George, The Patron Of Our Isle' - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
- King Arthur (Extraits): Acte V, Scene 2: Chaconne - Deller Consort & Chor/Alfred Deller
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- Ode On St. Cecilia's Day 'Welcome To All The Pleasures': Ov - Stour Music Festival CO/Alfred Deller
- Ode On St. Cecilia's Day 'Welcome To All The Pleasures': Welcome To All The Pleasures - Deller Consort/Alfred Deller
- Ode On St. Cecilia's Day 'Welcome To All The Pleasures': Here The Deities Approve... - Deller Consort/Alfred Deller
- Ode On St. Cecilia's Day 'Welcome To All The Pleasures': Beauty Thou Scene Of Love - Deller Consort/Alfred Deller
- Ode On St. Cecilia's Day 'Welcome To All The Pleasures': In A Consort Of Voices - Deller Consort/Alfred Deller
- Ode On Queen Mary's Birthday: Ov - Stour Music Festival CO/Alfred Deller
- Ode On Queen Mary's Birthday: Love's Goddess Sure Was Blind - Alfred Deller
- Ode On Queen Mary's Birthday: Sweetness Of Nature/Long May She Reign - Alfred Deller/Mark Deller/Christina Clarke
- Ode On Queen Mary's Birthday: May Her Blest Example Chase - Alfred Deller
- Ode On Queen Mary's Birthday: Many Such Days - Alfred Deller/Mark Deller
- Ode On Queen Mary's Birthday: May She To Heaven Late Return - Deller Consort/Alfred Deller
Tracks:
- Te Deum - Honor Sheppard/Christina Clarke/Alfred Deller/Neil Jenkins/Maurice Bevan/Sylvia Cleaver...
- Jubilate Deo - Honor Sheppard/Christina Clarke/Alfred Deller/Neil Jenkins/Maurice Bevan/Sylvia Cleaver...
- In Guilty Night (Saul And The Witch Of Endor) - Honor Sheppard/Alfred Deller/Maurice Bevan/Anna Shuttleworth/Robert Elliott
- Man That Is Born Of A Woman (Funeral Sentences) - Honor Sheppard/Alfred Deller/Neil Jenkins/Maurice Bevan
Customer Reviews:
Not the best, but definitely worth listening to.......2004-11-15
A melange of performers and a wide gamut of musical offerings make this compendium of Purcell's music definitely worth the listen.
1. Dido & Aeneas--Not the best performance, but some parts really shine. The witches' chorus (I'm biased because it's my favourite part of the opera) is really good. Surprisingly understandable English throughout, despite it being a french production. And some of the smaller parts, really do excellent jobs.
2. So-so. I'm a big fan of choral music, and these performanes are unfortunately mediocre at best. The performances are rather uninspired and dote too heavily on technique when they aren't too technically difficult. The result is a somewhat pedantic approach to church music that could be moving or inspiring, but instead is just boring.
3. Not bad. Here, the London Baroque do an excellent job of playing poorly-arranged music. When several pieces are in related keys, the ear loses track of something having changed, and it all sounds similar. Nearly half of the tracks have the tonal center on G, just under a third have their tonal center on D. That leaves just under one-fourth of the tracks with different tonal centers. Taken individually, they're beautiful, great articulation, good phrasing, fun to listen to. But as a compilation, one tires quickly.
4. King Arthur--again, like Dido, really listenable. I'd actually say it's a better performance, there's more interest in the music on the part of the performers, without the shadow of being overly-famous like Dido. From a compositional note, Purcell's text painting is truly amazing.
5. Music for a While-unfortunately. Mr. Deller's sense of pitch is unfortunately questionable throughout this disc. His sense of phrasing is odd, and his choice in instrumention is unfortunate. I imagine that he simply didn't spend as much time with the music, because the last track, O Solitude, is absolutely magical. Difficult in the extreme, but really one to listen to repeatedly.
6.John Butt- Locke, Purcell and Blow. (sorry, I'm still young) Truly wonderful performances, definitely the highlight of the set. I'll say that Purcell's music is definitely better than Locke's, but I think that Locke's could stand performances on smaller, portative organs, more common throughout England.
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