Name: The World of Purcell by Various Artists
Brand: Various Artists
SKU: 028944339321
Price: 9.9 USD
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ALBUM

1. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - 2. 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
Producer: Peter Wadland; Production

2. Purcell: Come, Ye Sons of Art Away, Z. 323 - 3. Sound the Trumpet

by Alfred Deller, John Whitworth, Ensemble Orchestral De L'oiseau-lyre, Anthony Lewis

Alto: John Whitworth; Performer
Primary Artist: Anthony Lewis
Alfred Deller
John Whitworth
Ensemble Orchestral De L'oiseau-lyre; Main Performer
Countertenor: Alfred Deller; Performer
Performer: Alfred Deller
John Whitworth; Performer
Orchestra: Ensemble Orchestral De L'oiseau-lyre; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Anthony Lewis; Conductor

3. Purcell: Mad Bess of Bedlam ("From Silent Shades")

by Kathleen Ferrier, Phyllis Spurr

Primary Artist: Kathleen Ferrier
Phyllis Spurr; Main Performer
Contralto: Kathleen Ferrier; Performer
Performer: Kathleen Ferrier
Phyllis Spurr; Performer
Piano: Phyllis Spurr; Performer
Arranger: Benjamin Britten; Composer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer

4. Purcell: The Tempest - Arise ye subterranean winds

by Hervey Alan, Philomusica Of London, Anthony Lewis

Bass ( Vocal): Hervey Alan; Performer
Bass (vocal): Hervey Alan; Performer
Primary Artist: Anthony Lewis
Hervey Alan
Philomusica Of London
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Hervey Alan; Performer
Orchestra: Philomusica Of London
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Anthony Lewis; Conductor
Author: William Shakespeare; Production

5. Purcell: Oedipus - Music for a While

by Helen Watts, Thurston Dart, Desmond Dupre

Bass Viol: Desmond Dupre; Performer
Primary Artist: Helen Watts
Thurston Dart
Desmond Dupré; Main Performer
Continuo: Thurston Dart; Performer
Contralto: Helen Watts; Performer
Performer: Desmond Dupre
Thurston Dart
Helen Watts; Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Author: John Dryden
Nathaniel Lee; Production

6. 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

7. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691) - original version - Act 5 - Fairest Isle (Venus)

by Heather Harper, Philomusica Of London, Anthony Lewis

Primary Artist: Anthony Lewis
Heather Harper
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Heather Harper; Performer
Soprano: Heather Harper; Performer
Orchestra: Philomusica Of London
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Anthony Lewis; Conductor
Author: John Dryden; Production
Balance Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson; Production
Producer: Ray Minshull; Production
Studio Personnel: Kenneth Wilkinson; Production

8. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691) - original version - Act 3 - What Power art thou (Genius)

by Trevor Anthony, Philomusica Of London, Anthony Lewis

Primary Artist: Anthony Lewis
Philomusica Of London
Trevor Anthony
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Trevor Anthony; Performer
Bass (vocal): Trevor Anthony; Performer
Performer: Trevor Anthony; Performer
Orchestra: Philomusica Of London
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Anthony Lewis; Conductor
Author: John Dryden; Production
Balance Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson; Production
Producer: Ray Minshull; Production
Studio Personnel: Kenneth Wilkinson; Production

9. Purcell: Trumpet Tune in C Major, ZT 697 (Arr. for Brass Ensemble and Organ)

by The Michael Laird Brass Ensemble, Peter Hurford

Organ: Peter Hurford; Performer
Primary Artist: Peter Hurford
The Michael Laird Brass Ensemble; Main Performer
Performer: Peter Hurford; Performer
Ensemble: The Michael Laird Brass Ensemble; Ensemble
Arranger: Peter Hurford; Composer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Balance Engineer: Simon Eadon; Production
Editor: Simon Bertram; Production
Producer: Chris Hazell; Production
Studio Personnel: Simon Bertram
Simon Eadon; Production

10. 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

11. Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the death of Queen Mary II, Z.860 - March...Thou Knowest, Lord...Canzona

by Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge, Symphoniae Sacrae Chamber Ensemble, Stephen Cleobury, Jane Ryan, George Guest

Organ: Stephen Cleobury; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Cleobury
Choir Of St. John's College
George Guest
Jane Ryan
Symphoniae Sacrae Chamber Ensemble
Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge; Main Performer
Performer: Stephen Cleobury
Jane Ryan; Performer
Viola Da Gamba: Jane Ryan; Performer
Choir/chorus: Choir Of St. John's College, Cambridge
Choir Of St. John's College; Ensemble
Ensemble: Symphoniae Sacrae Chamber Ensemble; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: George Guest; Conductor
Author: Anonymous; Production
Cambridge: Choir Of St. John's College; Other

12. Purcell: Sweeter than Roses (Ed. Britten)

by James Bowman, Benjamin Britten

Countertenor: James Bowman; Performer
Primary Artist: Benjamin Britten
James Bowman; Main Performer
Performer: James Bowman
Benjamin Britten; Performer
Piano: Benjamin Britten; Performer
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Author: Richard Norton; Production
Music Editor: Benjamin Britten; Production
Producer: Ray Minshull; Production
Recording: Kenneth Wilkinson; Production
Recording Assistant: John Dunkerley; Production
Recording Producer: Ray Minshull; Production
Studio Personnel: Kenneth Wilkinson
John Dunkerley; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Benjamin Britten; Other

13. Purcell: The Fairy Queen - Ed. Benjamin Britten, Imogen Holst and Peter Pears - Act 4 - Symphony...Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air

by Jennifer Vyvyan, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

Performer: Jennifer Vyvyan; Performer
Primary Artist: English Chamber Orchestra
Benjamin Britten
Jennifer Vyvyan; Main Performer
Soprano: Jennifer Vyvyan; Performer
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Benjamin Britten; Conductor
Author: Settle Elkanah
William Shakespeare; Production
Music Editor: Benjamin Britten
Sir Peter Pears
Imogen Holst; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Imogen Holst
Sir Peter Pears
Benjamin Britten; Other

14. 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

15. Purcell: Dido and Aeneas / Act 3 - But death...When I am laid...With drooping wings...

by Dame Janet Baker, The St. Anthony Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Lewis

Mezzo- Soprano: Dame Janet Baker; Performer
Primary Artist: Dame Janet Baker
English Chamber Orchestra
Anthony Lewis
The St. Anthony Singers; Main Performer
Mezzo-soprano: Dame Janet Baker; Performer
Performer: Dame Janet Baker; Performer
Choir/chorus: The St. Anthony Singers; Ensemble
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Henry Purcell; Composer
Conductor: Anthony Lewis; Conductor
Author: Nahum Tate; Production
Music Editor: Thurston Dart
Margaret Laurie; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Margaret Laurie
Thurston Dart; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 14 minutes and 22 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 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 1/15 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)
Afrikaans

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 14, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

28944339321

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The World of Purcell

1. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - 2. Rondeau

2. Purcell: Come, Ye Sons of Art Away, Z. 323 - 3. Sound the Trumpet

3. Purcell: Mad Bess of Bedlam ("From Silent Shades")

4. Purcell: The Tempest - Arise ye subterranean winds

5. Purcell: Oedipus - Music for a While

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

7. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691) - original version - Act 5 - Fairest Isle (Venus)

8. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691) - original version - Act 3 - What Power art thou (Genius)

9. Purcell: Trumpet Tune in C Major, ZT 697 (Arr. for Brass Ensemble and Organ)

10. Purcell: I Was Glad, Z.19

11. Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the death of Queen Mary II, Z.860 - March...Thou Knowest, Lord...Canzona

12. Purcell: Sweeter than Roses (Ed. Britten)

13. Purcell: The Fairy Queen - Ed. Benjamin Britten, Imogen Holst and Peter Pears - Act 4 - Symphony...Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air

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

15. Purcell: Dido and Aeneas / Act 3 - But death...When I am laid...With drooping wings...

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The World of Purcell

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1. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z.570 - 2. Rondeau

2. Purcell: Come, Ye Sons of Art Away, Z. 323 - 3. Sound the Trumpet

3. Purcell: Mad Bess of Bedlam ("From Silent Shades")

4. Purcell: The Tempest - Arise ye subterranean winds

5. Purcell: Oedipus - Music for a While

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

7. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691) - original version - Act 5 - Fairest Isle (Venus)

8. Purcell: King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691) - original version - Act 3 - What Power art thou (Genius)

9. Purcell: Trumpet Tune in C Major, ZT 697 (Arr. for Brass Ensemble and Organ)

10. Purcell: I Was Glad, Z.19

11. Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the death of Queen Mary II, Z.860 - March...Thou Knowest, Lord...Canzona

12. Purcell: Sweeter than Roses (Ed. Britten)

13. Purcell: The Fairy Queen - Ed. Benjamin Britten, Imogen Holst and Peter Pears - Act 4 - Symphony...Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air

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

15. Purcell: Dido and Aeneas / Act 3 - But death...When I am laid...With drooping wings...

Technical Specifications