Draghi, Giovanni Battista

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...

The Musical Life of Samuel Pepys

1 CD / Saydisc / 2011-01-11

Works: Matthew Locke: Gavotte, for viol consort (from Drexel Ms.); Brawles; Pietro Reggio: Arise, ye subterranean Winds; Giacomo Carissimi: Lucifero, caelestis olim, motet for bass, soprano & continuo; Samu...
Performers: Compton, Jane; Harper, Celia; Jeffrey, Robin; Skeaping, Roderick; Thorp, William; Watkin, David; Wistreich, Richard [Bass Vocals]

Recording information: Valley Recordings (06/1989)....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...