Before the 'Glorious' Revolution
Donald Macleod explores Purcell's earliest dramatic contributions, from songs for plays in the 1680s, to his only 'all-sung' work for the stage - Dido and Aeneas.
Donald Macleod explores Purcell's earliest contributions to the theatre, from a smattering of songs for plays in the 1680s, to his only 'all-sung' work for the stage which has eclipsed all his other theatre music - Dido and Aeneas. Privately performed before the composer had established himself in the professional theatre, it is now the only piece with a secure place in the modern repertoire.
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Henry Purcell
King Arthur: Chaconne
Performer: The English concert, Trevor Pinnock (director)
- Archiv 4354902.
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Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell - Songs from Theodosius or The Force of Love
Performer: The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood (conductor)
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Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell - Songs from A Fool's Preferment
Performer: Rogers Covey-Crump (tenor), The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood (conductor)
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Henry Purcell
Dido and Aeneas (Act 3)
Performer: Dido - Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Aeneas - Gerald Finley (baritone), Belinda - Lucy Crowe (soprano), Sorceress - Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Steven Devine (conductor)
- Chandos CHAN0757.
- 24 to 31.
Broadcasts
- Mon 9 May 201112:00BBC Radio 3
- Mon 9 May 201118:30BBC Radio 3
- Mon 20 Feb 201212:00BBC Radio 3
- Mon 20 Feb 201218:30BBC Radio 3
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