Parley of Instruments > Soprano

Musical London c. 1700: From Purcell to Handel

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2011-01-25

Works: Giovanni Battista Draghi: Romulus and Hersilia, for soprano, two violins, bass viol, and harpsichord; Trio Sonata for 2 violins, bass viol & organ in G minor; Henry Purcell: Tell me, some pitying ang...
Performers: Hyde, Philippa
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

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

Monteverdi: Sacred Music

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-03-09

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Su le penne de' venti (Prologue to "La Maddalena" by Gio. Battista Andreini), for tenor & 5 instrume; Confitebor tibi, Domine II, motet for 3 voices & 2 violins (from Salve morale...
Performers: Kirkby, Emma; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Thomas, David [Bass Vocal]
Conductors: Holman, Peter; Goodman, Roy
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'Music of exhilarating inspiration, superbly performed. A recording as near as may be to the ideal ... a very remarkable recording indeed. For audiophile and...continue...
Recording information: Parish Church of St. Jude-on-the-Hill, London NW 11, En (02/02/1981-02/03/1981)....continue...

Thomas Arne: Artaxerxes / Catherine Bott, Philippa Hyde, Christopher Robson, Roy Goodman, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 2009-11-10

Works: Thomas Arne: Artaxerxes
Performers: Bott, Catherine [Soprano Vocals]; Campbell, Colin; Edgar-Wilson, Richard; Gibbs, Charles; Hyde, Philippa; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Robson, Christopher [Counter Tenor Vocals]; Spence, Patricia
Conductors: Goodman, Roy
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

Thomas Arne's 'Artaxerxes' was the first opera seria libretto in English. Arne's work was a huge success in large part because it was an excellent...continue...

Thomas Linley Jr: The Song of Moses, Let God arise / Holman, Gooding, Daneman, King, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-08-12

Works: Thomas Linley: The Songs of Moses, oratorio; Let God Arise, anthem
Performers: Daneman, Sophie; Forbes, Andrew Dale; Gooding, Julia; King, Andrew [Tenor]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'Another indispensable release in the English Orpheus series. The adventurous will find their curiosity amply rewarded' (Classic CD)

'One of the best finds yet in Hyperion's...continue...

Odes to Saint Cecilia - Draghi, Blow / Holman, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-05-08

Works: Giovanni Battista Draghi: From harmony, from heav'nly harmony; John Blow: The Glorious Day is Come, ode for St. Cecilia's Day (1691), for soloists, chorus & ensemble
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Chance, Michael; Cornwell, Joseph; Koc, Jozik; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Wistreich, Richard [Bass Vocals]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'As ever, the disc is a revelation ... Once heard this infectious music is not easily forgotten, which is a tribute to the enthusiasm and...continue...

Thomas Linley the younger / Nicholson, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-09-12

Works: Thomas Linley: Music for The Tempest; Overture to The Duenna; In yonder grove, cantata; Ye nymphs of Albion's beauty-blooming isle, cantata; Daughter of heav'n, fair art thou!, cantata
Performers: Gooding, Julia; Goodwin, Paul [Oboe, Conductor]; Nicholson, Paul [Harpsichord, Organ]
Conductors: Nicholson, Paul
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Parley of Instruments Choir

"An outstanding disc in a trail-blazing series: highly recommended." -BBC Music Magazine...continue...

Cavalli: Messa Concertata, etc / Holman, Seicento, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-04-12

Works: Francesco Cavalli: Messa concertata, for 8 voices & instrumental ensemble; Canzona à 6 (from Musiche Sacre); O quam suavis et decora; Canzona à 4 (from Musiche Sacre); O bone Jesu O Jesu am...
Performers: Addison, Susan; Druce, Duncan; Hyde, Philippa; Jackman, Patrick; Jones, Trevor [Viol]; Lane, Carys-Anne; Pozo, Rodrigo del; Roberts, Timothy [Keyboardist/Conductor]
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Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

Monteverdi: Il Ballo dell'Ingrate, etc / Holman, Red Byrd

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-08-01

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Madrigals, Book 8; Madrigali guerrieri, et amorosi... Libro ottavo
Performers: Bickley, Susan; Padmore, Mark [Tenor Vocals]; Pierard, Catherine; Potter, John [Tenor Vocal]; Seers, Mary [Soprano Vocals]; Wistreich, Richard [Bass Vocals]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'One of the most perfect CDs ever made. Unsurpassable: glorious music, superb performances and hair-raising sound. The performers, engineers, and Hyperion Records deserve the highest...continue...

Bach: Hunt Cantata, Wedding Cantata, etc / Kirkby, et al

2 CD / Hyperion / 2000-12-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Cantata no 202, "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten" ("Wedding Cantata") BWV 202; Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt," (Hunt Cantata), BWV...
Performers: Davies, Simon [Tenor/Baritone Vocal]; George, Michael; Kirkby, Emma; Smith, Jennifer [Vocals]; Thomas, David [Bass Vocal]
Conductors: ; Goodman, Roy
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Taverner Choir, Consort & Players

'Still by far the best version. The stronger sense of occasion is boosted by Peter Holman's inspired topping and tailing with sinfonias' (International Record Review)...continue...

Hark how the wild musicians sing - Symphony Songs of Purcell

1 CD / Hyperion / 1995-01-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Hark Damon, hark, song for 2 sopranos, bass, chorus, 2 recorders, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 541; How pleasant is this flowery plain, song for soprano, tenor, 2 recorders & continuo, Z. ...
Performers: Gooding, Julia; Holman, Peter; LeBlanc, Suzie [Soprano Vocals]; Potter, John [Tenor Vocal]; Smith, Angus; Wistreich, Richard [Bass Vocals]
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

"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...continue...

The English Orpheus - A Series of English Discoveries

1 CD / Hyperion / 1994-11-01

Works: Matthew Locke: Curtain Tune, for string orchestra, in C major; Jesu auctor clementie, motet for 3 voices, 4 strings & continuo; Turlough O'Carolan: O'Carolan's Favorite Jig (a.k.a. "Mary O'Neill"); R...
Performers: Burden, Andrew; Byrd, Red; Cave, Philip; Gooding, Julia; Holman, Peter; Holton, Ruth; Jackson, Sally [winds]; Jacobs, Fred [Theorbo]; Johnston, Oliver; Jones, Timothy; Kelly, Frances [Harp]; Kirkby, ...
Conductors: Holman, Peter; Music], John Scott [Choral; Scott, John [Organ]; Goodman, Roy; Nicholson, Paul; Hill, David; ; Higginbottom, Edward
Ensemble: Locatelli Trio; Opera Restor'd; Parley of Instruments

Emma Kirkby Collection / Darlow, Goodman, Page, Rooley

1 CD / Hyperion / 1987-07-01

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Selva morale e spirituale; Voglio di vita uscir, madrigal for soprano; Madrigals, Book 10; Scherzi musicali, volume 2; Thomas Campion: Now hath Flora rob'd her bowers; Move now wi...
Performers: Kirkby, Emma; Reichenberg, David; Rooley, Anthony [Lute]
Conductors: Goodman, Roy; Rooley, Anthony; Darlow, Denys
Ensemble: Consort of Musicke; London Handel Orchestra; Parley of Instruments; Taverner Choir, Consort & Players

'Recommended with enthusiasm' (Fanfare, USA)

'An attractive release, not only for the almost unfailing charm with which Kirkby imbues the music but also as a record

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