The Early Music Show

Margaret Tyack as Queen Anne

Lucie Skeaping reflects on the thriving musical culture of London at the start of the 18th Century, when the city attracted players and composers from all over Europe. Music includes works by Henry Purcell's younger brother Daniel, Gottfried Finger and John Eccles.

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Playlist

John Eccles: Overture from Suite "made for the Queen's Coronation".
Mark Bennett, trumpet
The Parley of Instruments
Peter Holman, director
Hyperion CDA 66817
Track 30

Daniel Purcell: Cantata: She whom above myself I prize
Laura Crescini, soprano
Michele Barchi / Franco Pavan - continuo
Stradivarius STR 33360
Tracks 14-19

Gottfried Finger: Balletti scordati
Petr Wagner, viola da gamba
Ensemble Tourbillon
Arta F1 0137
Tracks 17-23

J.C.Pepusch: Cantata V: Corydon (1710)
Mona Julsrud, soprano
Bergen Barokk
BIS CD965BIS
Tracks 1-4

Daniel Purcell: Trio sonata no 2 in g minor
The Parnassian Ensemble
Avie Avie2094
Tracks 5-8

William Corbett: Suite in D major
Mark Bennett & Michael Laird, trumpets
The Parley of Instruments
Peter Holman, director
Hyperion CDA 66817
Tracks 1-9

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