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Corelli: "La Folia" and other Sonatas / Purcell Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-09-09

Works: Arcangelo Corelli: Trio Sonatas (12) for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo, Op. 1; Sonatas (12) for Violin and Basso Continuo, Op. 5; Sonate da camera a tre, for 2 violins & violone (or harpsichord) in A ...
Performers: Campbell, Richard
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Ensemble: Purcell Quartet

'The most persuasive account of Corelli on disc' (The Rough Guide 100 Essential CDs)

'Highly enjoyable' (Gramophone)

'Excellent performances from all concerned, and recording quality to ...continue...

Marais: La Folia, etc / Purcell Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-09-11

Works: Marin Marais: Suite for 2 treble instruments & continuo in C major (Pièces en trio); Suite for viola da gamba & continuo in D major (Pièces de viole, Book III, Nos. 40-58); Suite for 2 treb...
Performers: Hunt, William
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Ensemble: Purcell Quartet

"Richard Boothby's playing of the solo music is beautifully lively and energetic, musical and ear-catching; and the Purcell quartet is a well-balanced group that plays...continue...

Geminiani: La Folia, etc / Purcell Quartet, Purcell Band

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-08-14

Works: Francesco Geminiani: Trio Sonata for violin, violone (or 2 violins) & continuo no 9 (aka "No. 3") in F major, Op. 1/9; Concerto Grosso, for 2 violins, strings & continuo no 12 in D minor ("La Follia"...
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Ensemble: Purcell Band; Purcell Quartet

"A lovely disc when it was first released in 1987 as part of Hyperion's series of recording built around works based on the famous, sinuous...continue...

Scarlatti: La Folia, Cantatas / Dawson, Purcell Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-06-12

Works: Alessandro Scarlatti: Correa nel seno amato, chamber cantata for soprano, 2 violins & continuo; Variations on "La Follia" for keyboard; Già lusingato appieno, chamber cantata for soprano, 2 viol...
Performers: Dawson, Lynne; Wooley, Robert
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Ensemble: Purcell Quartet

"My very favourite... their easy rapport and the stylishness of the singing are quite unforgettable, and Woolley's stunning performance wants for nothing." -Gramophone...continue...

C.P.E. Bach: La Folia and other works / Purcell Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-05-08

Works: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Sinfonia a tre voci, trio sonata for 2 violins & continuo in D major, H. 585; Variations (12) for Harpsichord in D minor, Wq 118 no 9/H 263 "Folie d'Espagne"; Sonata; Sonat...
Performers: Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Wooley, Robert
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Ensemble: Purcell Quartet

"This disc was an instant classic from the time it was issued in 1988, the Purcell Quartet's C.P.E. Bach: La Folia and other works. The...continue...

Vivaldi: Variations, Trio Sonatas / Purcell Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-02-13

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Trio Sonata for 2 violins & continuo in G minor, RV 74; Sonata for violin & continuo in C major ("Manchester Sonata" no 12), RV 754; Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo in D...
Performers: Mackintosh, Catherine
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Ensemble: Purcell Quartet

"Recommended with enthusiasm." - Gramophone...continue...

La Folia - Variations on a Theme / Woolley, Purcell Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 1998-03-01

Works: Arcangelo Corelli: Sonatas (12) for Violin and Basso Continuo, Op. 5; Marin Marais: Pièces de viole, Book 2; Alessandro Scarlatti: Toccata d'intavolatura for keyboard in D minor ("d'ottava ste...
Performers: Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Hunt, William; Wallfisch, Elizabeth; Wooley, Robert
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Ensemble: Purcell Band; Purcell Quartet

'Add to the remarkable program Hyperion's marvelous sound, plus excellent performances by the musicians, and you have a very attractive release indeed' (American Record Guide)...continue...