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Purcell in Court & Tavern / Pro Cantione Antiqua and Collegeum Aureum

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-08-16

Works: Henry Purcell: Oedipus, incidental music; I gave her cakes and I gave her ale, catch for 3 voices, Z. 256; 'Tis wine was made to rule the day, for soprano, chorus & continuo, Z. 546; Work(s); Yorkshi...
Performers: Esswood, Paul; Etheridge, Brian; Griffett, James; James, David; Lewington, James; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Smith, Kevin [Countertenor Vocal]; Thomas, David [Bass Vocal]; Thompson, Ian
Conductors: Brown, Mark
Ensemble: Pro Cantione Antiqu

An impassioned and boisterous collection of song from Purcell, showcasing his talents for both official, courtly music and the less "polite" songs of the tavern....continue...
Recording information: Bavaria (1973/1976)....continue...

Icon - Victoria de los Angeles - The Voice of an Angel Sings Puccini, Verdi, etc

7 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-10-28

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Ernani; Otello; Simon Boccanegra; La traviata; Gioachino Rossini: La Cenerentola; Il barbiere di Siviglia; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Alfredo ...
Performers: Bjorling, Jussi; Borelli, Giannella; Christoff, Boris; Croisier, Marcelle; De Larrocha, Alicia; de los Angeles, Victoria; Drolc, Eduard; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gedda, Nicolai; Gerard, Jean-Claude...
Conductors: Morelli, Giuseppe; Robinson, Stanford; Susskind, Walter; Villa-Lobos, Heitor; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Santini, Gabriele; Cellini, Renato; Serafin, Tullio; Gui, Vittorio; Monteux, Pierre; Cluytens, Andr...

The distinguished Spanish soprano Victoria de los Angeles was one of the best-loved classical singers of the 20th century. With a voice of exceptional beauty,...continue...

Handel: Acis and Galatea / Les Boréades Montreal

1 CD / ATMA / 2003-10-01

Works: Henry Purcell: Fairy Queen, Z 629; Amphitryon, Z. 572, "The 2 Sosias"; Bid the virtues; Lost is my quiet for ever, Z 502; The Virtuous Wife, or, Good Luck at Last, incidental music, Z. 611; Welcome t...
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Butterfield, Adrian; Christopher Jackson [Keyboards/Conductor]; Lariviere, Sophie; Little, Margaret; Maute, Matthias; Napper, Susan; North, Nigel [Lute]; Plouffe, Helene; Taylor, Dani...

Purcell: Songs & Dialogues / Kirkby, Thomas, Rooley

1 CD / Hyperion / 2001-03-01

Works: Henry Purcell: In all our Cynthia's shining sphere, song, Z. 496; Tell me why my charming fair (from "Prophetess"), duet for soprano & bass, Z. 627/35; As Amoret and Thirsis lay, song (from "The Old ...
Performers: Kirkby, Emma; Rooley, Anthony [Lute]; Thomas, David [Bass Vocal]

"...In this reissue...Emma Kirkby is at her most unaffected, coy and teasing, naive and knowing by turn. David Thomas...is more vocally manipulative, his passion reaching...continue...