Musical London c. 1700: From Purcell to Handel

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	Romulus and Hersilia - Romulus and Hersilia: Where art thou, God of Dreams?
	Trio Sonata in G minor - I. Adagio
	Trio Sonata in G minor - II. Canzona: Allegro - Adagio - Presto
	Trio Sonata in G minor - III. Adagio
	Trio Sonata in G minor - IV. (Minuet) -
	Trio Sonata in G minor - IV. Vivace - Adagio
	Tell me, some pitying angel, Z. 196, "The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation" - Tell me, some pitying angel, Z. 196, "The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation"
	Creep Softly, Purling Streams - Creep Softly, Purling Streams
	Suite in D minor - I. Preludio: Prestissimo
	Suite in D minor - II. Fuga in fantasia: Presto
	Suite in D minor - III. Grave: Adagio - Prestissino - Adagio
	Suite in D minor - IV. Ground per fa la mano: Allegro
	For rural and sincerer joys - I. Overture: Grave - Allegro
	For rural and sincerer joys - II. Recitative: For rural and sincerer joys -
	For rural and sincerer joys - III. Air: Damon, for song and fight renown'd -
	For rural and sincerer joys - IV. Ground: His arms and voice o'er all Prevail
	Suite in D minor - I. Overture: Slow - Brisk
	Suite in D minor - II. Minuet
	Suite in D minor - III. Almain: Slow
	Suite in D minor - IV. Corant
	Suite in D minor - V. Two in One on a Ground
	Behold, where Venus weeping stands (Venus and Adonis), HWV 85 (reconstructed by P. Holman) - Recitative: Behold, Where Weeping Venus Stands!
	Behold, where Venus weeping stands (Venus and Adonis), HWV 85 (reconstructed by P. Holman) - Aria: Dear Adonis, Beauty's Treasure
	Behold, where Venus weeping stands (Venus and Adonis), HWV 85 (reconstructed by P. Holman) - Recitative: Thus, Queen of Beauty
	Behold, where Venus weeping stands (Venus and Adonis), HWV 85 (reconstructed by P. Holman) - Aria: Transporting Joy
	Sonatas for 2 Violins in D major, Op. 3, "Smallcoal" - I. Vivace
	Sonatas for 2 Violins in D major, Op. 3, "Smallcoal" - II. Adagio
	Sonatas for 2 Violins in D major, Op. 3, "Smallcoal" - III. Allegro
	Sonatas for 2 Violins in D major, Op. 3, "Smallcoal" - IV. Adagio
	Sonatas for 2 Violins in D major, Op. 3, "Smallcoal" - V. Presto
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Sonata: Largo - Andante
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Recitative: Have Mercy Upon Me, O God
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Aria: Wash me Thoroughly from my Wickedness
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Recitative: Against Thee Only have I Sinned
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Aria: Behold, I was Shapen in Iniquity
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Aria: Thou Shalt Purge me with Hyssop
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Aria: Thou Shalt Make me Hear of Joy and Gladness
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Aria: Thou Shalt Open My Lips, O Lord
	Have Mercy Upon Me, O God - Aria: Alleluia

Album Summary

Draghi, Giovanni Battista : Romulus and Hersilia, for soprano, two violins, bass viol, and harpsichord

Draghi, Giovanni Battista : Trio Sonata for 2 violins, bass viol & organ in G minor

Purcell, Henry : Tell me, some pitying angel, Z 196 "Blessed Virgin's Expostulation"

Courteville, Ralph : Creep softly, purling streams, for soprano, 2 violins, bass viol & harpsichord

Matteis, Nicola : Suite in D minor, Book 4, Nos. 33-36

Croft, William : For rural and sincerer joys, symphony song for soprano, 2 violins, bass viol & harpsichord

Weldon, John : Suite for 2 violins, bass viol & organ in D minor

Handel, George Frideric : Venus and Adonis (Behold where weeping Venus stands), cantata for soprano, HWV 85

Pepusch, Johann Christoph : Sonata for 2 violins, cello & harpsichord in D major ("Smallcoal")

Haym, Nicola Francesco : Have mercy on me, O God, anthem for soprano, 2 violins, cello & organ

Performer

Philippa Hyde (Soprano)

Conductor

Holman, Peter

Ensemble

Parley of Instruments

Composers

Notes & Reviews:

The late seventeenth century was a period of great change in English music. This was a time when the influences of Italian music were ever-increasing. In this new release Chandos explores how the English composers Purcell, Weldon, and Croft responded to Italian music and incorporated the style into their own works. The works on this release are performed by Peter Holman's early music group The Parley of Instruments, which today is recognized as one of the leading exponents of baroque music.

"Tell me, some pitying angel" [is] prettily sung by Philippa Hyde"-Financial Times

"Hyde's exciting voice has a consistently warm, unfussy tone over a wide range. She sings without vibrato, strain on the high notes or contrived embellishments. Diction is mostly perfect...The group has the lightest touch in Pepusch's Smallcoal Sonata and a mesmeric grip on dance suites by Weldon and Matteis." -Classic FM Magazine ****

"Philippa Hyde is the well-chosen soloist...silvery-voiced, fluent, articulate, agile where necessary, vibrato-lite, she is a pleasure to hear." -International Record Review

Notes & Reviews:

Recording information: Potton Hall, Dunwich, Suffolk (02/17/2010-02/19/2010).

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Draghi, Giovanni Battista : Romulus and Hersilia, for soprano, two violins, bass viol, and harpsichord :: Where art thou, God of D

Performer: Philippa Hyde (Soprano)
Conductor: Peter Holman
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
Notes: Potton Hall, Dunwich, Suffolk (02/17/2010-02/19/2010)
Running Time: 2 min. 58 sec.
Written: 1682