Name: The Best Of Purcell by Various Artists
Brand: Various Artists
SKU: 028947838357
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
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COMPILATION

1. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - Overture & Rondeau

by The Academy Of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Primary Artist: Christopher Hogwood
The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood; Conductor

2. Purcell: Oedipus, Z.583 - Music for a While

by James Bowman, The Academy Of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Countertenor: James Bowman; Performer
Primary Artist: James Bowman
Christopher Hogwood
The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Main Performer
Performer: James Bowman; Performer
Orchestra: The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood; Conductor
Author: John Dryden
Nathaniel Lee; Production
Balance Engineer: Jonathan Stokes
John Pellowe
Philip Wade; Production
Engineer: John Dunkerley; Production
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: John Pellowe
Philip Wade
John Dunkerley
Jonathan Stokes; Production

3. Purcell: "Sweeter Than Roses", Z.585

by Emma Kirkby, Anthony Rooley

Lute: Anthony Rooley; Performer
Primary Artist: Anthony Rooley
Emma Kirkby; Main Performer
Performer: Anthony Rooley
Emma Kirkby; Performer
Soprano: Emma Kirkby; Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Author: Thomas Norton; Production
Balance Engineer: John Pellowe; Production
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: John Pellowe; Production

4. Purcell: The Old Bachelor, Z.607 - Rondeau - Menuet - Boree - March - Jig

by The Academy Of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Primary Artist: Christopher Hogwood
The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood; Conductor
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Recording: John Dunkerley; Production
Recording Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: John Dunkerley; Production

5. Purcell: Ciacona in G Minor, Z. 730

by English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: English Chamber Orchestra
Benjamin Britten; Main Performer
Arranger: Benjamin Britten; Composer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Benjamin Britten; Conductor
Balance Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson; Production
Producer: David Harvey; Production
Recording Producer: David Harvey; Production
Studio Personnel: Kenneth Wilkinson; Production

6. Purcell: "If Music Be The Food Of Love", Z.379

by Emma Kirkby, Richard Campbell, Christopher Hogwood

Performer: Richard Campbell
Christopher Hogwood
Emma Kirkby; Performer
Primary Artist: Richard Campbell
Emma Kirkby
Christopher Hogwood; Main Performer
Soprano: Emma Kirkby; Performer
Spinet: Christopher Hogwood; Performer
Viola Da Gamba: Richard Campbell; Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Author: Henry Heveningham; Production
Balance Engineer: John Pellowe; Production
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: John Pellowe; Production

7. Purcell: The Libertine, or The Force of Love, Z.600 - Prelude

by The Academy Of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Primary Artist: Christopher Hogwood
The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood; Conductor
Balance Engineer: John Pellowe
Philip Wade
Jonathan Stokes; Production
Engineer: John Dunkerley; Production
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: Philip Wade
John Pellowe
Jonathan Stokes
John Dunkerley; Production

8. Purcell: Evening Hymn, Z.193

by Emma Kirkby, Anthony Rooley, Christopher Hogwood

Primary Artist: Anthony Rooley
Emma Kirkby
Christopher Hogwood; Main Performer
Lute: Anthony Rooley; Performer
Organ: Christopher Hogwood; Performer
Performer: Anthony Rooley
Christopher Hogwood
Emma Kirkby; Performer
Soprano: Emma Kirkby; Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Author: Bishop William Fuller; Production
Balance Engineer: John Pellowe; Production
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: John Pellowe; Production

9. Purcell: The Fairy Queen, Z.629 - Ed. Britten, Holst, Pears / Act 1 - Symphony

by English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: English Chamber Orchestra
Benjamin Britten; Main Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Benjamin Britten; Conductor
Author: William Shakespeare
Settle Elkanah; Production
Music Editor: Benjamin Britten
Sir Peter Pears
Imogen Holst; Production
Producer: David Harvey; Production
Recording: Peter Van Biene
Kenneth Wilkinson; Production
Recording Producer: David Harvey; Production
Studio Personnel: Kenneth Wilkinson
Peter Van Biene; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Sir Peter Pears
Benjamin Britten
Imogen Holst; Other

10. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z.628 / Act 5 - Fairest Isle

by Catherine Bott, Paula Chateauneuf

Primary Artist: Catherine Bott
Paula Chateauneuf; Main Performer
Performer: Paula Chateauneuf
Catherine Bott; Performer
Soprano: Catherine Bott; Performer
Theorbo Lute: Paula Chateauneuf; Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Author: John Dryden; Production
Balance Engineer: Jonathan Stokes; Production
Engineer: Krzysztof Jarosz; Production
Producer: Christopher Sayers; Production
Studio Personnel: Krzysztof Jarosz
Jonathan Stokes; Production

11. Purcell: Amphitryon, or The Two Sosias, Z.572 - Hornpipe - Scotch Tune

by The Academy Of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Primary Artist: Christopher Hogwood
The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood; Conductor
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Recording: John Dunkerley; Production
Recording Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: John Dunkerley; Production

12. Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z.626 / Act 3 - "When I Am Laid In Earth"

by Catherine Bott, The Academy Of Ancient Music Chorus, The Academy Of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Primary Artist: Christopher Hogwood
Catherine Bott
The Academy Of Ancient Music
The Academy Of Ancient Music Chorus
Academy Of Ancient Music; Main Performer
Performer: Catherine Bott; Performer
Soprano: Catherine Bott; Performer
Choir/chorus: The Academy Of Ancient Music Chorus; Ensemble
Orchestra: The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood; Conductor
Author: Nahum Tate; Production
Music Editor: Professor Ellen Harris; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Professor Ellen Harris; Other

13. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - Air - Jig - Hornpipe - Air

by The Academy Of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Primary Artist: Christopher Hogwood
The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood; Conductor
Balance Engineer: Philip Wade; Production
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Recording Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: Philip Wade; Production

14. Purcell: Celebrate This Festival, Z.321 (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary) - "Crown The Altar, Deck The Shrine"

by Emma Kirkby, Anthony Rooley

Lute: Anthony Rooley; Performer
Primary Artist: Anthony Rooley
Emma Kirkby; Main Performer
Performer: Anthony Rooley
Emma Kirkby; Performer
Soprano: Emma Kirkby; Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Author: Nahum Tate; Production
Balance Engineer: John Pellowe; Production
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Studio Personnel: John Pellowe; Production

15. Purcell: The Married Beau, Z.603 - Trumpet Air - March - Hornpipe On A Ground

by The Academy Of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Orchestra: The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Christopher Hogwood
The Academy Of Ancient Music
Academy Of Ancient Music; Main Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood; Conductor
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production
Recording: Philip Wade; Production
Studio Personnel: Philip Wade; Production

16. Purcell: I Was Glad, Z.19

by Paul Esswood, Ian Partridge, Stafford Dean, Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge, Strings, John Scott, George Guest

Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Alto: Paul Esswood; Performer
Bass (vocal): Stafford Dean; Performer
Choir/chorus: Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge
Choir Of St. John's College; Ensemble
Ensemble: Strings; Ensemble
Conductor: George Guest; Conductor
Organ: John Scott; Performer
Performer: John Scott
Paul Esswood
Stafford Dean
Ian Partridge; Performer
Author: Anonymous; Production
Balance Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson; Production
Engineer: Malcolm Hogg; Production
Producer: Chris Hazell; Production
Primary Artist: Ian Partridge
Paul Esswood
John Scott
Stafford Dean
Choir Of St. John's College
George Guest
Strings
Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Stafford Dean; Performer
Tenor: Ian Partridge; Performer
Studio Personnel: Malcolm Hogg
Kenneth Wilkinson; Production
Cambridge: Choir Of St. John's College; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 11 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/16 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical

Label

Decca Music Group Ltd.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

28947838357

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The Best Of Purcell

1. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - Overture & Rondeau

2. Purcell: Oedipus, Z.583 - Music for a While

3. Purcell: "Sweeter Than Roses", Z.585

4. Purcell: The Old Bachelor, Z.607 - Rondeau - Menuet - Boree - March - Jig

5. Purcell: Ciacona in G Minor, Z. 730

6. Purcell: "If Music Be The Food Of Love", Z.379

7. Purcell: The Libertine, or The Force of Love, Z.600 - Prelude

8. Purcell: Evening Hymn, Z.193

9. Purcell: The Fairy Queen, Z.629 - Ed. Britten, Holst, Pears / Act 1 - Symphony

10. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z.628 / Act 5 - Fairest Isle

11. Purcell: Amphitryon, or The Two Sosias, Z.572 - Hornpipe - Scotch Tune

12. Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z.626 / Act 3 - "When I Am Laid In Earth"

13. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - Air - Jig - Hornpipe - Air

14. Purcell: Celebrate This Festival, Z.321 (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary) - "Crown The Altar, Deck The Shrine"

15. Purcell: The Married Beau, Z.603 - Trumpet Air - March - Hornpipe On A Ground

16. Purcell: I Was Glad, Z.19

Technical Specifications

The Best Of Purcell

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1. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - Overture & Rondeau

2. Purcell: Oedipus, Z.583 - Music for a While

3. Purcell: "Sweeter Than Roses", Z.585

4. Purcell: The Old Bachelor, Z.607 - Rondeau - Menuet - Boree - March - Jig

5. Purcell: Ciacona in G Minor, Z. 730

6. Purcell: "If Music Be The Food Of Love", Z.379

7. Purcell: The Libertine, or The Force of Love, Z.600 - Prelude

8. Purcell: Evening Hymn, Z.193

9. Purcell: The Fairy Queen, Z.629 - Ed. Britten, Holst, Pears / Act 1 - Symphony

10. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z.628 / Act 5 - Fairest Isle

11. Purcell: Amphitryon, or The Two Sosias, Z.572 - Hornpipe - Scotch Tune

12. Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z.626 / Act 3 - "When I Am Laid In Earth"

13. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - Air - Jig - Hornpipe - Air

14. Purcell: Celebrate This Festival, Z.321 (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary) - "Crown The Altar, Deck The Shrine"

15. Purcell: The Married Beau, Z.603 - Trumpet Air - March - Hornpipe On A Ground

16. Purcell: I Was Glad, Z.19

Technical Specifications