In Memoriam Purcell. In this Purcell year, a portrait of this Orpheus Brittanicus.
Henry Purcell (1659-1695).
Sacred hymns.
1. Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes mei.
2. Since God so tender a regard.
3. The night is come.
4. Funeral Sentences:
– In the midst of life we are in death.
– Thou know’st, Lord, the secrets of our hearts.
Les Arts Florissants led by William Christie.
(Virgin Classics 9463951442)
Secular songs.
5. Love, thou canst hear, tho’thou art blind. Z.396.
6. Draw near, you lovers. Z.462.
7. I loved fair Celia. Z.381.
8. Beneath a dark and melancholy grove. Z.461.
The King’s Consort led by Robert King, organ and harpsichord.
(Hyperion CDA 66710)
Instrumental Music.
9. Suite in A minor Z.663:
– Prelude.
– Almand.
– Corant.
– Jig.
10. Suite in C major Z.665/666.
– Prelude.
– Almand.
– Corant.
– Sarraband.
Davitt Moroney, virginal.
(VC 5451722)
11. Fantazia 5, Z.736.
12. Fantazie 12, Z.743.
Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet.
(CCS 16998)
13. Suite from Abdelazer.
– Overture in d.
– Rondeau in d.
– Aire in D, Aire in G.
– Minuett in G, Aire in g.
– Jigg in g.
– Hornpipe in B, Aire in g.
Freiburger Barockorchester led by Thomas Hengelbrock.
(DHM RD77231)
Symphony Songs.
14. How pleasant is this flowery plain and grove! Z.543.
15. See where she sits (‘Weeping’) Z.508.
Red Byrd. The Parley of Instruments led by Peter Holman.
(Hyperion CDA 66750)
Songs of Welcome and Farewell.
16. Elegy on the death of Queen Mary, 1695: Incassum, Lesbia, rogas (The Queen’s Epicedium) Z. 383.
17. Welcome Song for James II, 1685: Why, why are all the Muses mute? Z. 343.
Tragicomedia led by Stephen Stubbs and Erin Headley.
(Teldec 4509-95068-2)
