The Year 1683
Donald Macleod focuses on one of Purcell's most original anthems: the virtuoso showpiece for bass They that Go to Sea in Ships.
Donald Macleod explores one of Purcell's most original anthems: the virtuoso showpiece for bass "They That Go To Sea In Ships", written for singer John Gostling. He also introduces the first of three Odes to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, that we'll hear this week: "Welcome To All The Pleasures". Part of a month long season of baroque music and culture.
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Henry Purcell
They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships
Performers: Matthew Bright (alto); David Thomas (bass); Simon Preston (organ) Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
- ARCHIV 447 150-2.
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Henry Purcell
Cantate Domino - Service in B Flat
Performers:Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Simon Preston
- ARCHIV:447 150-2.
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Henry Purcell
Deus Miseratur - Service in B Flat
Performers:Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Simon Preston
- ARCHIV:447 150-2.
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Henry Purcell
No.5 in A Minor from Sonatas a 3
Performers: Pavlo Beznosiuk, Rachel Podger (violins), Christophe Coin (bass viol), Christopher Hogwood (chamber organ)
- L'Oiseau-Lyre:444 449-2.
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Henry Purcell
No.6 in C Major from Sonatas a 3
Performers: Pavlo Beznosiuk, Rachel Podger (violins), Christophe Coin (bass viol), Christopher Hogwood (chamber organ)
- L'Oiseau-Lyre:444 449-2.
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Henry Purcell
Cecilia's Day Ode: "Welcome To All The Pleasures"
Performers: The Taverner Consort & Players, Andrew Parrott
- EMI:7496352.
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