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Henry Purcell: Harmonia Sacra / Rosemary Joshua, Christophe Rousset

1 CD / Aparte / 2012-05-08

Works: Henry Purcell: Tell me, some pitying angel, Z 196 "Blessed Virgin's Expostulation"; In the black, dismal dungeon of despair, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 190; We sing to Him whose wisdom fo...
Performers: Dreyfus, Laurence [Viola da gamba]; Joshua, Rosemary; Rousset, Christophe [Harpsichord/Conductor]
Conductors: Rousset, Christophe
Ensemble: Les Talens Lyriques

Purcell was not just a creature of the theatre - his genius with the human voice also extended to sacred and secular songs. Among his...continue...
Recording information: la Galerie dorée de la Banque de France (11/28/2010-12/01/2010)....continue...

Purcell: Complete Sacred Music / King, King's Consort, et al

11 CD / Hyperion / 2002-12-01

Works: Henry Purcell: O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z; O praise God in His holiness, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins,...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bowes, Tim; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Burrowes, Connor; Campbell, Colin; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Daniels, Charles; Dawson, Lynne; Evans, Robert; Finnis, Jerome; Geo...
Conductors: King, Robert
Ensemble: King's Consort

"In preparing these performances, King has taken full account of the historical circumstances at the Chapel Royal in the reign of King Charles II. I...continue...