Henry Purcell: Essential Works – Henry Purcell

1

The Fairy Queen, Z.629 (Orchestral Suite)

Henry Purcell

7:28

2

Dido and Aeneas, Z.626, Act III: "When I am laid in Earth" (Dido's Lament)

The King's Consort, Robert King & Henry Purcell

4:10

3

Oedipus, Z.583: "Music for a while"

Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann & Henry Purcell

4:04

4

Funeral Music for Queen Mary, Z.860: I. March

Henry Purcell

2:10

5

Funeral Music for Queen Mary, Z.860: II. "Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts"

Henry Purcell

1:50

6

Funeral Music for Queen Mary, Z.860: III. Canzona

Henry Purcell

1:30

7

King Arthur, Z.628: "Fairest Isle"

Sarah Stowe, Matthew Spring & Henry Purcell

1:55

8

Suite in D Major, Z.667: I. Prelude

George Malcolm & Henry Purcell

0:25

9

Suite in D Major, Z.667: II. Almand

George Malcolm & Henry Purcell

2:41

10

Suite in D Major, Z.667: III. Hornpipe

George Malcolm & Henry Purcell

1:08

11

Hail, Bright Cecilia, Z.328: I. Symphony

Kalmar Chamber Orchestra of London, Michael Tippett & Henry Purcell

10:41

12

Hail, Bright Cecilia, Z.328: X. Duet. "In vain the am'rous flute"

Kalmar Chamber Orchestra of London, Michael Tippett, Alfred Deller & Wilfred Brown

5:14

13

Hail, Bright Cecilia, Z.328: XIII. Chorus. "Hail! Bright Cecilia, Hail to Thee!"

Kalmar Chamber Orchestra of London, Michael Tippett, Ambrosian Singers & Henry Purcell

4:58

14

Pausanius, Z.585: "Sweeter than roses"

Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann & Henry Purcell

3:34

15

The fatal hour comes on apace, Z.421

Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann & Henry Purcell

4:23

16

Rejoice in the Lord Alway, Z.49

Oriana Concert Choir, Alfred Deller & Honor Sheppard

9:26

17

Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z.850: I. Allegro (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)

Anthony Aarons, Andrew Arthur & Henry Purcell

1:37

18

Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z.850: II. Adagio (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)

Anthony Aarons, Andrew Arthur & Henry Purcell

2:06

19

Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z.850: III. Allegro (Arr. for Trumpet and Organ)

Anthony Aarons, Andrew Arthur & Henry Purcell

2:55

20

Celebrate this Festival, Z.321/6: Crown the Altar, Deck the Shrine

Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann & Henry Purcell

2:51

21

The Indian Queen, Z.630: "I attempt from love's sickness to fly"

Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann & Henry Purcell

2:17

22

Christ is Made the Sure Foundation

Westminster Abbey Choir, Martin Baker, Martin Neary & Henry Purcell

3:51

23

Blessed City, Heavenly Salem

Worcester Cathedral Choir, Paul Trepte, Worcester Festival Choral Society & Donald Hunt

3:07

24

3 Parts upon a Ground, Z.731

Sir Neville Marriner, Peter Gibbs, Desmond Dupré & George Malcolm

5:41

25

Fantasia in D minor, Z.743

English Consort of Viols & Henry Purcell

3:16

26

Fantasia in G major, Z.742

English Consort of Viols & Henry Purcell

3:20

27

In Nomine of Seven Parts, Z.747

English Consort of Viols & Henry Purcell

3:22

28

Abdelazar, Z.570: Menuet

Henry Purcell

1:14

29

Come, Ye Sons of Art Away, Z.323 "Ode for the Birthday of Queen Mary, 1694": I. Symphony

Alfred Deller & Henry Purcell

3:53

30

Come, Ye Sons of Art Away, Z.323 "Ode for the Birthday of Queen Mary, 1694": II. Come, ye Sons of Art

Alfred Deller, Mary Thomas & Mark Deller

2:15

31

Suite in G Major, Z.660: I. Prelude (Arr. for Harp)

Elena Polonska & Henry Purcell

0:27

32

Suite in G Major, Z.660: II. Almand (Arr. for Harp)

Elena Polonska & Henry Purcell

0:58

33

Suite in G Major, Z.660: III. Corant (Arr. for Harp)

Elena Polonska & Henry Purcell

1:34

34

Suite in G Major, Z.660: IV. Minuet (Arr. for Harp)

Elena Polonska & Henry Purcell

0:50

35

Welcome to all the pleasures, Z.339 "Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683": I. Symphony

Kalmar Chamber Orchestra of London, Alfred Deller & Henry Purcell

3:17

36

Welcome to all the pleasures, Z.339 "Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683": VII. Beauty Thou Scene of Love

Kalmar Chamber Orchestra of London, Alfred Deller, Gerald English & Walter Bergmann

3:04

37

Welcome to all the pleasures, Z.339 "Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683": VIII. In a Consort of Voices

Kalmar Chamber Orchestra of London, Alfred Deller, Gerald English & April Cantelo

1:23

38

Dioclesian, Z.627 (Orchestral Suite): First Music

Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt & Henry Purcell

2:01

39

Dioclesian, Z.627 (Orchestral Suite): Dance of the Furies

Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt & Henry Purcell

2:39

40

Dioclesian, Z.627 (Orchestral Suite): Butterfly Dance

Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt & Henry Purcell

1:40

41

Sonata in F major 'Golden Sonata', Z.810: I. Largo

Sir Neville Marriner, Peter Gibbs, Desmond Dupré & George Malcolm

1:21

42

Sonata in F major 'Golden Sonata', Z.810: II. Adagio

Sir Neville Marriner, Peter Gibbs, Desmond Dupré & George Malcolm

1:47

43

Sonata in F major 'Golden Sonata', Z.810: III. Canzona

Sir Neville Marriner, Peter Gibbs, Desmond Dupré & George Malcolm

1:44

44

Sonata in F major 'Golden Sonata', Z.810: IV. Grave

Sir Neville Marriner, Peter Gibbs, Desmond Dupré & George Malcolm

1:22

45

Sonata in F major 'Golden Sonata', Z.810: V. Allegro

Sir Neville Marriner, Peter Gibbs, Desmond Dupré & George Malcolm

1:22