Essential Purcell

~ Release by Purcell; The King’s Consort, Robert King (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

CD 1
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1Welcome, Welcome Glorious Morn, Z. 338
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
tenor vocals:
Rogers Covey‐Crump (tenor)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
compilation of:
Ode, Z 338 "Welcome, welcome, glorious morn": I. Symphony by Henry Purcell (baroque composer) and Ode, Z 338 "Welcome, welcome, glorious morn": II. Aria (High Tenor) - Chorus "Welcome, welcome, glorious morn" by Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
medley including a recording of:
Ode, Z 338 "Welcome, welcome, glorious morn": I. Symphony
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1691)
part of:
Ode, Z 338 "Welcome, welcome, glorious morn"
medley including a recording of:
Ode, Z 338 "Welcome, welcome, glorious morn": II. Aria (High Tenor) - Chorus "Welcome, welcome, glorious morn"
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1691)
part of:
Ode, Z 338 "Welcome, welcome, glorious morn"
Henry Purcell4:05
2Fly, Bold Rebellion, Z 324: "Be welcome then, great sir"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Ode, Z 324 "Fly, bold rebellion": VII. Aria (Alto) - Ritornello " Be welcome then, great Sir"
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1683)
Henry Purcell3:39
3O! Fair Cedaria, Hide Those Eyes, Z. 402
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
bass viol:
Mark Caudle (cellist and bass violist)
chamber organ:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
theorbo:
David Miller (UK period lutist / guitarist)
soprano vocals:
Barbara Bonney (soprano)
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Song, Z 402: "O! fair Cedaria, hide those eyes"
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
Henry Purcell5:11
4Hear My Prayer, o Lord, Z. 015
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
choir vocals:
Choir of the King’s Consort
orchestra and performer:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Hear My Prayer, O Lord, Z. 15
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 15)
Henry Purcell2:21
5Dido & Aeneas, Z. 626: "When I am laid in earth" (Dido)
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
soprano vocals:
Gillian Fisher (soprano)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 37. Ground, Aria and Ritornello “When I am laid in earth” (Dido)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell4:11
6Let Mine Eyes Run Down With Tears, Z. 024
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
bass vocals:
Michael George (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
Choir of New College Oxford
countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor)
tenor vocals:
Charles Daniels (tenor)
treble vocals:
Jerome Finnis (chorister - treble)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
compilation of:
Let mine eyes run down with tears, anthem for soloists, chorus & organ, Z. 24: Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day by The King’s Consort, Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist) and Let mine eyes run down with tears, anthem for soloists, chorus & organ, Z. 24: We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness by The King’s Consort, Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
partial recording of:
Let mine eyes run down with tears, Z. 24
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1682)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 24)
Henry Purcell5:43
7From Hardy Climes and Dangerous Toils of War, Z. 325: "The sparrow and the gentle dove"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
tenor vocals:
Charles Daniels (tenor)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
partial recording of:
From hardy climes and dangerous toils of war, Z. 325
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1683)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 325)
Henry Purcell4:48
8If Music Be the Food of Love, Z. 379
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
bass viol:
Mark Caudle (cellist and bass violist)
organ:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
theorbo:
David Miller (UK period lutist / guitarist)
tenor vocals:
Rogers Covey‐Crump (tenor)
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
If Music Be the Food of Love, Z. 379
lyricist:
Col. Henry Heveningham
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 379)
Henry Purcell1:58
9Rejoice in the Lord Always, Z. 049
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
bass vocals:
Michael George (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
Choir of New College Oxford
countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor)
tenor vocals:
Charles Daniels (tenor)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lord Always, Z. 49 (verse anthem)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 49)
Henry Purcell8:18
10Hosanna to the Highest, Z. 187
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
chamber organ:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
theorbo:
David Miller (UK period lutist / guitarist)
violin [bass violin]:
Helen Gough (cellist)
bass vocals:
Michael George (operatic bass)
tenor vocals:
Charles Daniels (tenor)
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Hymn, Z 187: "Hosanna to the highest"
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 187)
Henry Purcell5:27
11Thou Know'st, Lord, the Secrets of Our Hearts, Z. 058
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
choir vocals:
Choir of the King’s Consort
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Funeral Music on the Death of Queen Mary: VI. Anthem, Z. 58c "Thou knowest, Lord" (2nd setting for 4 trumpets)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1687)
part of:
Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary, Z. 860
Henry Purcell2:19
12King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z. 628: Aria "Fairest isle, all isles excelling"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V. "Fairest isle"
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell4:02
13Raise, Raise the Voice, Z. 334: "Mark, how readily each pliant string"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
soprano vocals:
Gillian Fisher (soprano)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
edit of:
Ode, Z 334 "Raise raise the voice": IV. Aria (Soprano) - Chorus - Ritornello - Chorus "Mark how readily each pliant string" by Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
partial recording of:
Ode, Z 334 "Raise raise the voice": IV. Aria (Soprano) - Chorus - Ritornello - Chorus "Mark how readily each pliant string"
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1685)
part of:
Ode, Z 334: "Raise raise the voice"
Henry Purcell3:36
14Come, Ye Sons of Art, Away, Z. 323: "Sound the trumpet"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
cello:
Jane Coe (cellist)
harpsichord:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
theorbo:
David Miller (UK period lutist / guitarist)
countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor) and Michael Chance (British countertenor)
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Birthday Ode for Queen Mary "Come Ye Sons of Art", Z. 323: III. Sound the Trumpet
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1694)
part of:
Birthday Ode for Queen Mary "Come Ye Sons of Art", Z. 323
Henry Purcell2:34
15She Loves and She Confesses Too, Z. 413
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
chamber organ:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
double bass [bass viol]:
Mark Caudle (cellist and bass violist)
theorbo:
David Miller (UK period lutist / guitarist)
soprano vocals:
Susan Gritton (soprano)
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Song, Z 413 "She Loves and she Confesses too"
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1683)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 413)
Henry Purcell2:25
16Why, Why Are All the Muses Mute?, Z. 343: "O how blest is the isle"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (British tenor)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Ode, Z 343 "Why, why are all the Muses mute?": IX. Aria (Tenor) - Ritornello - Chorus "O how blest is the Isle to which Caesar is given"
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1685)
part of:
Ode, Z 343: "Why, why are all the Muses mute?"
Henry Purcell5:11
17Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences, Z. 050
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
choir vocals:
Choir of the King’s Consort
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Remember not, Lord, our offences, Z. 50
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 50)
Henry Purcell3:30
18Now That the Sun Hath Veiled His Light, Z. 193: "Now that the sun hath veiled his light"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
chamber organ:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
theorbo:
David Miller (UK period lutist / guitarist)
violin [bass violin]:
Jane Coe (cellist)
treble vocals:
Eamonn O’Dwyer (treble vocalist)
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
An Evening Hymn, Z. 193 "Now that the sun hath veiled his light"
lyricist:
Dr. William Fuller
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: Z. 193)
Henry Purcell4:20
19Te Deum and Jubilate in D major, Z. 232: "Vouchsafe, o Lord, to keep us this day"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
alto vocals and countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
recording of:
Te Deum and Jubilate Deo in D, Z. 232: V. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1694)
part of:
Te Deum and Jubilate Deo in D, Z. 232: Te Deum
Henry Purcell3:33
20Hail, Bright Cecilia, Z. 328: "With rapture of delight... Hail bright Cecilia"
engineer:
Philip Hobbs (engineer/producer), Antony Howell (engineer) and Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
producer:
Ben Turner (producer/editor/mastering/engineer, mainly of classical recordings, formerly with Finesplice Studios in Middlesex, England)
bass vocals:
Michael George (operatic bass)
choir vocals:
Choir of New College Oxford
countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor)
tenor vocals:
John Mark Ainsley (tenor) and Rogers Covey‐Crump (tenor)
orchestra:
The King’s Consort
conductor:
Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
edit of:
Ode, Z 328 "Hail! bright Cecilia": XIII. (Soloists and Chorus) "Hail! bright Cecilia" by Edward Higginbottom (keyboardist, organist), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), James Bowman (UK countertenor), Choir of New College Oxford, Rogers Covey‐Crump (tenor), Michael George (operatic bass), The King’s Consort, Robert King (conductor and harpsichordist)
partial recording of:
“Hail! Bright Cecilia”, Z. 328: XIII. “Hail! Bright Cecilia, hail to thee”
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
“Hail! Bright Cecilia”, Z. 328
Henry Purcell2:11