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Purcell: The Complete Ayres for the Theatre / Roy Goodmanm, Parley of Instrunments

3 CD / Hyperion / 2009-09-08

Works: Henry Purcell: Music in "The Prophetess; Or, The History of Dioclesian" (after John Fletcher and Philip Massinger,; King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z 628; Fairy Queen, Z 629; Indian Queen, Z 630;...
Performers: Goodman, Roy; Keavy, Stephen; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'The Parley of Instruments up to their usual stellar form' (Stereophile, USA)

'Highly enjoyable!' (Early Music Review)

''Ayres for the Theatre' is a wonderful collection of rich...continue...

Sound the Trumpet / Mark Bennett, Michael Laird, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-07-08

Works: William Corbett: Suite for 2 trumpets, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & harpsichord in D major (from Op. 3); Henry Purcell: Indian Queen, Z 630; Of old when heroes thought it base (Yorkshire Feast Song), ...
Performers: Bennett, Mark [Trumpet]; Bruine, Frank de; Holman, Peter; Laird, Michael; Tarling, Judith
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'A thoughtfully planned disc with plenty of variety ... Expertly directed and stylishly played, this well-filled disc is highly recommended' (BBC Music Magazine)

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English Classical Violin Concertos / Wallfisch, Holman

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-02-12

Works: James Brooks: Concerto for Violin no 1 in D major; Thomas Linley: Concerto for Violin & orchestra in F; Thomas Shaw: Concerto for Violin in G major; Samuel Wesley: Concerto for Violin no 2 in D major
Performers: Holman, Peter; Wallfisch, Elizabeth
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'It's good to see this fine recording reissued at mid price ... These concertos are attractive, tuneful and extremely accomplished' (Classic FM Magazine)

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Blow: Anthems / David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir

2 CD / Hyperion / 2006-06-13

Works: John Blow: God Spake Sometime in Visions for soloists, chorus & orchestra; How Doth the City Sit Solitary; The Lord is My Shepherd; God is our Hope and Strength; I Beheld, and Lo! A Great Multitude; ...
Performers: Alder, Stephen; Bealby-Wright, Sarah; Blaze, Robin; Butterfield, Peter; Campbell, Richard; Chateauneuf, Paula; Childress, Richard; Cochrane, Lisa; Cornwell, Joseph; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]...
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments; Winchester Cathedral Choir

"Performances that are not likely to be bettered soon. The sound is marvellous." -Fanfare...continue...