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Music for a While: Songs by Henry Purcell / Maarten Koningsberger, baritone; Fred Jacobs, Theorbo

1 Super Audio CD / Quintone / 2012-02-28

Works: Henry Purcell: O! Fair Cedaria, Z. 402; Music for a while; My heart, whenever you appear, song, Z. 399; I resolve against cringing, song, Z. 386; Ah! how pleasant 'tis to love, for soprano & continuo...
Performers: Jacobs, Fred [Theorbo]; Koningsberger, Maarten

"Perfect Purcell on a superlative release chock-full of treasures... . add to the aforementioned Jacob's utterly sympathetic theorbo accompaniments and you have one of the...continue...
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"Mr Henry Purcell's most Admirable Composures" / Bowman, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-01-13

Works: Henry Purcell: We sing to Him whose wisdom form'd the ear, Z 199; Prophetess, Z 627; How long, great God, Z 189; History of King Richard II, Z 581; Music for a while; King Arthur, or The British Wort...
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; King, Robert; Orsler, Helen
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"James Bowman must surely be the finest vocal interpreter of Purcell today. His grasp of sentiment, his sense of timing, and his enunciation, are unsurpassed."...continue...

Benjamin Britten - The Collector's Edition

37 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-11-24

Works: Benjamin Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20; Peter Grimes; Passacaglia, for orchestra, Op. 33b (from "Peter Grimes"); The Young person's guide to the orchestra; Canadian Carnival, for orchestra, Op...
Performers: Adey, John; Allen, Benjamin; Allen, Thomas; Alley, John [Piano]; Allison, Richard; Andrew Davis [Conductor/Organ]; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Armstrong, Sheila [Soprano Vocal]; Bailey, Norman; Ballard, Jerem...
Conductors: Pesek, Libor; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Paavo, Järvi; Berglund, Paavo; Brown, Iona; Yuasa, Takuo; Hickox, Richard; Marriner, Sir Neville; Harding, Daniel; Gibson, Alexander, Sir; Bedford, Steuart; Knu...
Ensemble: ; Endymion Ensemble

Benjamin Britten was without question one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. This 37-CD set features all of his most beloved works, giving...continue...

Purcell: Complete Secular Solo Songs / King's Consort, et al

3 CD / Hyperion / 2004-01-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Draw near, you lovers, song for soprano & bass, Z. 462; While Thirsis, wrapt in downy sleep, song, Z. 437; Love, thou canst hear, tho' thou art blind, song, Z. 396; I loved fair Celia,...
Performers: Bonney, Barbara; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; George, Michael; Gritton, Susan; King, Robert
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'...Barbara Bonney verse charme sur charme, et cette parade émotive, tantôt sucrée tantôt salée, tantôt rustique tantôt savante, tantôt d'amour tant&...continue...

The Secular Songs of Henry Purcell Vol 2 / King's Consort

1 CD / Hyperion / 1994-06-01

Works: Henry Purcell: I love and I must, Z 382 "Bell Barr"; When her languishing eyes said 'Love', Z. 432; History of King Richard II, Z 581; Ah! cruel nymph! you give despair for soprano & continuo, Z. 352...
Performers: Bonney, Barbara; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; George, Michael; Gritton, Susan
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

'A treasury of good performances. It could hardly be otherwise with this composer and this roster of singers' (Fanfare)...continue...