Hark how the wild musicians sing - Symphony Songs of Purcell

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Album Summary

Performers

• Peter Holman (Harpsichord)
• Julia Gooding (Soprano)
• Peter Holman (Organ)
• Richard Wistreich
• Suzie LeBlanc (Soprano)
• John Potter
• Angus Smith (Chant)

Conductor

• Holman, Peter

Ensemble

• Parley of Instruments

Composer

• Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695)

Notes & Reviews:

"The remarkably blended, spirited performance by the Red Byrd vocal ensemble is a delight, and the Parley of Instruments charmingly captures the spirit of the age." -Opera News

'These are by far the best recordings of these wonderful works to have come my way ... exactly as Purcell must have envisaged it' (Classic CD)

'"Recommended" is far too mild; this is an absolute must-have for anyone irretrievably bereft of a musical soul' (Fanfare, USA)

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Works Details

Purcell, Henry : Hark Damon, hark, song for 2 sopranos, bass, chorus, 2 recorders, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 541

• Performers: Peter Holman (Harpsichord); Julia Gooding (Soprano); Peter Holman (Organ); Richard Wistreich; Suzie LeBlanc (Soprano)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 6 min. 23 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Form: Vocal

Purcell, Henry : How pleasant is this flowery plain, song for soprano, tenor, 2 recorders & continuo, Z. 543

• Performers: Suzie LeBlanc (Soprano); Peter Holman (Organ); Peter Holman (Harpsichord); John Potter
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 7 min. 57 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Form: Vocal
• Written: 1688

Purcell, Henry : Pavan for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo no 4 in G minor, Z 751

• Performers: Peter Holman (Organ); Peter Holman (Harpsichord)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 3 min. 33 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Written: circa 1680

Purcell, Henry : We reap all the pleasures, song for soprano, tenor, bass, 2 recorders & continuo, Z. 547 (incomplete

• Performers: Julia Gooding (Soprano); John Potter; Peter Holman (Organ); Peter Holman (Harpsichord)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 3 min. 54 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Form: Vocal

Purcell, Henry : Hark how the wild musicians sing, song for 2 tenors, bass, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 542

• Performers: John Potter; Peter Holman (Harpsichord); Peter Holman (Organ); Richard Wistreich; Angus Smith (Chant)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 6 min. 48 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque

Purcell, Henry : Pavan for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo no 2 in A minor, Z 749

• Performers: Peter Holman (Organ); Peter Holman (Harpsichord)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 3 min. 28 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Written: circa 1680

Purcell, Henry : Pavan for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo no 1 in A major, Z 748

• Performers: Peter Holman (Organ); Peter Holman (Harpsichord)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 3 min. 15 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Written: circa 1680

Purcell, Henry : See where she sits, song, Z. 508

• Performers: Richard Wistreich; Peter Holman (Organ); Suzie LeBlanc (Soprano); Peter Holman (Harpsichord)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 5 min. 58 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque

Purcell, Henry : O! what a scene does entertain my sight, song for soprano, bass, violin & conitnuo, Z. 506

• Performers: Richard Wistreich; Peter Holman (Harpsichord); Julia Gooding (Soprano); Peter Holman (Organ)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 7 min. 21 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Form: Vocal

Purcell, Henry : Pavan for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo no 3 in B flat major, Z 750

• Performers: Peter Holman (Organ); Peter Holman (Harpsichord); Richard Wistreich
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 3 min. 12 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Written: circa 1680

Purcell, Henry : Soft notes and gently raised ("A Serenading Song"), for soprano, bass, 2 recorders & continuo Z. 510

• Performers: Richard Wistreich; Peter Holman (Harpsichord); Suzie LeBlanc (Soprano); Peter Holman (Organ)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 6 min. 49 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Form: Vocal
• Written: 1685

Purcell, Henry : If ever I more riches did desire, Z 544

• Performers: Suzie LeBlanc (Soprano); Richard Wistreich; Peter Holman (Organ); Peter Holman (Harpsichord); Julia Gooding (Soprano)
• Conductor: Peter Holman
• Ensemble: Parley of Instruments
• Notes: 12/03/1993-12/05/1993
• Running Time: 12 min. 17 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque
• Form: Vocal