Henry Purcell: Airs & Instrumental Music

1. If music be the food of love, song, Z. 379 (3 settings)
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

2. Hark! now the echoing air (from "The Fairy Queen"), soprano aria and chorus, Z. 629/48 Act 5, "Hark! The Echoing Air
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

3. Fantasia upon a ground, for 3 violins (or recorders) & continuo in D/F, Z. 731
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

4. Hail, bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 328 Tis Nature's voice
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

5. Hornpipe for harpsichord in D minor ("Round O" from "Abdelazar" Z. 570/2), ZT684
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

6. Overture for 2 violins, 2 violas & continuo in G minor, Z. 772
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

7. Lord, what is man?, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 192 "Lord, What Is Man?"
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

8. Chacony, for 4 strings in G minor, Z. 730
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

9. Music for a While (from "Oedipus"), song, Z. 583/2 Act 3, "Music for a While"
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

10. Lovely Albina's come ashore, song, Z. 394
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

11. Fantasy for 4 viols in D minor, Z. 739
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

12. Fantasia upon a ground, for 3 violins (or recorders) & continuo in D/F, Z. 731
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

13. Thrice Happy Lovers (Epithalamium from "The Fairy Queen"), aria for soprano, Z. 629/39bc
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

14. Pavan for 2 violins & continuo in B flat major, Z. 750 No 03 in Bb, Z 7
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

15. Now that the sun hath veiled his light, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 193
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Capriccio Stravagante with Jay Bernfeld , Howard Crook , Francoise Enock , Jean Gaillard , Myriam Gevers , Jean-Pierre Huchet , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Bruce (Ruckers) Kennedy , Patricia Lavail , Florence Malgoire , Michel Murgier , Richard Myron , Alice Pierot , Christine Plubeau
Conducted by Skip Sempe

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Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
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Nice Collection

PERFECT!

Great singing and excellent value for money

More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , and Nigel North
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ASIN: B000059LOH
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Tracks:

Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/Nigel North
Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
To Arms, Heoric Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Halcyon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Lord, What Is Man? (A Divine Hymn) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
If Music Be The Food Of Love (1st Setting) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
Sawney Is A Bonny Lad (A Scotch Song) - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

Customer Reviews:

Nice Collection.......2007-03-05

I have many collections of Purcell's Music. This collection stands up to them at half the price. Solid buy.

PERFECT!.......2006-10-26

There is only a word with which I can describe this set of discs: perfect!
The only flaw there is, is not related to the singing or playing: no text enclosed.

Great singing and excellent value for money.......2004-09-19

This is probably one of the best anthologies of Purcell songs around, and not just because it's two-for-one pricing means it contains twice as much music (CD1:74'24" & CD2: 77'41")! Nancy Argenta has an irrepressible sense of style and crystal clear diction. But unlike Emma Kirby, whose vocal purity can become tiresome, these renditions radiate warmth. She is also, I have found, more consistently involving than any one of the singers in Hyperion's three disc survey of Complete Secular Songs (recently reissued as a single set). One marvels at how she judiciously balances restraint and emotional forthrightness. The accompaniments (archlute, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and organ) are well judged and blend with the voice, all helped by an excellently defined recording acoustic. This is an absolute winner at any price!

More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'.......2001-08-02

Two CDs, totaling more than 150 minutes of sparsely-arranged (never more than 3-5 instruments at a time), sweetly-sung, 350 year old 'ayres' (a typically English form of secular music). Nancy Argenta's soprano voice is lovely, silvery indeed as her name implies. The instruments are a discreet but friendly accompaniment to her solo voice. Perhaps the instruments are a little too discreet -- there are times when I wish they were a touch more prominent. But that is a very, very minor complaint. A beautiful collection, and quite well worth the money.

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An instrument with more than thousand years of existence!
Found what I was looking for and more!
Music for Harp

Music for Harp

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Music for Solo Harp

ASIN: B000001K6E
Release Date: 1992-11-04

Tracks:

Concerto In E Minor For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 182: Allegro Moderato
Concerto In E Minor For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 182: Adagio
Concerto In E Minor For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 182: Scherzo, Finale, Allegro vivace
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Concertante In G Major For Harp, Violin And Orchestra: Adagio
Concertante In G Major For Harp, Violin And Orchestra: Rondo Allegretto
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Tracks:

Concerto in C Major for Harp and Orchestra:: Allegro
Concerto In C Major For Harp And Orchestra: Andante lento
Concerto In C Major For Harp And Orchestra: Rondo; Allegro agitato
Concerto In A Major For Harp And Orchestra: Allegro
Concerto In A Major For Harp And Orchestra: Larghetto
Concerto In A Major For Harp And Orchestra: Rondo; Allegretto; Allegro moderato
Concerto For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 4, No. 6 In B-flat Major: Andante; Allegro
Concerto For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 4, No. 6 In B-flat Major: Larghetto
Concerto For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 4, No. 6 In B-flat Major: Allegro moderato
Suite
Irish Airs: My Thousand Times Beloved
My Lady Greensleeves
Palestinalied; Wie sol ich den gemynen
Trotto
Gymel
Estampie Royale
Danse Royale
Lamento di Tristano - La Rotta
Danceries

Tracks:

Concerto In E-flat Major For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 74: Allegro moderato
Concerto In E-flat Major For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 74: Andante: Theme And Variations
Concerto In E-flat Major For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 74: Allegro giocoso
Concertstr Harp And Orchestra, Op. 39
Impromptu Caprice In A-flat Major For Solo Harp, Op. 9
Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp: Pastorale
Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp: Interlude: Tempo di Minuetto
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Serenade For Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello And Harp, Op.30: Allegro
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Customer Reviews:

An instrument with more than thousand years of existence!.......2006-04-03

In spite of the fact the harp is possibly the oldest musical instrument, its sonorities are unlimited. In the XIX Century, the French and Russian composers took into account it. Curiously, Carl Reineceke showed an unusual interest by it; this historical transition toward the raising Century, where Joaquin Rodrigo a renowned pupil of Paul Dukas, nourished his muse in Los Sones del la Giralda.

But to be honest there has always been a visible contempt about it, and has been relegated as a curtain instrument to remark certain anima states. With the Musical Impressionism many composers seemed to understand the multiple expressive possibilities of the harp, but the effervescence would not last so long.

This is a very selected set that includes some one the most traditional Opus of the harp. Since the lyric and naive Francois Adrian Boldieau ` s concert to the hyper romantic Gliere `s Concerto.

Absolutely recommended for all those who love this instrument. You will additionally find out a very high performance level, along both CD' s.

And considering this bargain price, the temptation is enormous, don' t you?

Found what I was looking for and more!.......2005-09-10

Great CD collection! The volume on the particular track I was looking for was recorded rather low, but otherwise, it is a perfect collection. Some of the other tracks I had not heard and they were magnificent!

Music for Harp.......2000-09-20

Elena Polonska + Harp = Beautiful. When I noted that Elena Polonska performed music from the Middle Ages to the the 20th century on the harp, I knew I had to have this recording. I have heard her play the harp, on other CD's, and listening to her skillful playing is a delight for anyone who enjoys classical music. The other artists were not known to me, so listening to this CD was a chance to become acquainted with some other wonderful harpists, too. I plan to buy this CD for holiday gifts for friends.

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May be High Point of English Song

O Solitude: Songs & Airs

Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429]
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ASIN: B000025FZD
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Customer Reviews:

May be High Point of English Song.......2007-06-04

Whenever I listen to any renditions of English art songs, going from Elizabethan times to the modern, as by Percy Grainger, I always dispair at how uninteresting they are when compared to the great German, French, and Italian art song repetoires. It seems as if the English can never quite wrest their genre from its folk roots and become a 'classic' music realization. I cringe at the Shakspearean 'hey nonny nonnies' and the 19th century compositions, none of which are as good even as Stephen Foster at his best.

But here is Purcell, and I believe I've found an author of English song I can really enjoy. To be sure, he has not entirely kicked the straw from all of the lyrics, but out of this 74 minutes of performance, I can easily listen to it many times over. And, as it stands at the moment, the prices for these CD's are a real bargain, if you like English song.

Ewa Podles - Airs célèbres (Famous Arias)

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An amazing, one-of-a-kind voice
Vocal Treasure
formidable Rinaldo

Ewa Podles - Airs célèbres (Famous Arias)
George Frideric Handel , Antonio Vivaldi , Benedetto Marcello , Henry Purcell , Christoph Willibald Gluck , Ewa Podles , Patrick Piere , and Collegium Instrumental de Bruges
Manufacturer: Forlane
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ASIN: B0000038C2
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

Rinaldo: Or la tromba
Rinaldo: Cara Sposa
Rinaldo: Cor ingrato
Rinaldo: Venti turbini
Orlando Furiouso RV 728: Fonti del Pianto
Orlando Furiouso RV 728: Nel Profundo
Bajazet (Tamerlano); Spoa con dispressazata
Quella fiamma che m'accende-Dido and Aeneas
Thy hand Belinda-When I am led in Earth/Orpheus and Eurydike
I Lost Eurydice
Allez, il faut sauver notre gloire opprimee...-Armez-vous

Customer Reviews:

An amazing, one-of-a-kind voice.......2001-05-18

I had to the fortuitous good luck to see this wondrous singer in recital a few years ago. I sat in the front row, hardly breathing, as this contralto sang Chopin, Mussourgsky ("Songs and Dances of Death", I think? The varieties of ominous menace she emoted swept over the recital hall powerfully), Rachmaninoff, and finally Rossini for an encore (even more amazing for her coloratura abilities and brilliant high notes). Having been a vocal major and always a singer and opera/voice fanatic, I have heard many many great voices, but nothing approaches a voice like Podles. Her singing is truly one-of-a-kind, evoking a long-ago mysterious golden age of uninhibited singing from the core. She has been somewhat of an underdog in the opera world, and has only lately (within the last five or so years) been receiving the recognition and rave reviews she deserves. As for her handling of Handel et al, I listened to a few excerpts while browsing through Borders, and her artistry is once more confirmed and highlighted. This woman is a marvel and can do anything. Put away your Horne and Bartoli (oranges and apples of different though equal artistries in their own right), and slip a Podles disc into the stereo.

Vocal Treasure.......2001-02-22

Ewa Podles is a rarity: a true contralto with thrilling high and low notes, not to mention everything in between. Unlike Horne, whose lower register occasionally sounds baritonal, Podles is feminine throughout her estimable range. This recording of 18th-century arias exploits every aspect of this wonderful artist, including firm, beautiful tone and awesome coloratura. All of the selections, from the familiar Purcell and Gluck to the less recognizable arias from Vivaldi, Handel, and Marcello, are sung with brio and/or firm legato. Excellent period accompaniment by Patrick Peire and the Collegium Instrumental de Bruges.

formidable Rinaldo.......2000-07-02

Thank you to Forlane for giving us a chance of sampling Podles's formidable Rinaldo... Her voice has darken further since this recording and her account of this role is nowadays even more exciting ! Unfortunately, although she toured Europe to great acclaim with this role for several performances under Hogwood (and opposite Bartoli's Almirena), the record company replaced her with countertenor David Daniels for the recording that followed (not out yet)... Podles's big voice was probably to difficult to record for the "Oiseau Lyre" people, huh ? So, since we will now probably never get a recording of the full score with Podles, go for this CD !

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Purcell: Airs & Duets

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Many, Many Such Days - Jeffrey Dooley/Howard Crook/Louise Shulman/Daniel Reed/Mary Springfels/David Carp/Dennis Godburn...
If Music Be the Food of Love - Jeffrey Dooley/Howard Crook/Louise Shulman/Daniel Reed/Mary Springfels/David Carp/Dennis Godburn...
Me, O Ye Gods - Jeffrey Dooley/Howard Crook/Louise Shulman/Daniel Reed/Mary Springfels/David Carp/Dennis Godburn...
Hail, Gracious Glorianna, Hail! - Jeffrey Dooley/Howard Crook/Louise Shulman/Daniel Reed/Mary Springfels/David Carp/Dennis Godburn...

Tracks:

Las Cantigas de Santa Maria: Cantigas 36 - Russel Oberlin/Joseph Iadone
The Two Three Voice Masses: Kyrie - Schola Discantus
Istanpitta! Vol.I: Saltarello & Trotto - NY's ensemble for Early Music
Missa de Sancta Anna & Lamentations: Sanctus - Schola Discantus
The Art of the Lute: Credo in Unum Deum - Joseph Iadone
French Sacred Music: Kyrie - Schola Discantus
Lute Songs: Weep you no more... - Russell Oberlin/Joseph Iadone
Music of William Byrd: Who made thee... - New York Consort fo the Viols
Music for Voice and Viol: What pleasure... - In Nomine Players
Orfeo: Toccata - ARTEK
Orfeo: La ciate i monti - ARTEK
Orfeo: Rosa del Ciel - ARTEK
Orfeo: Ritornello-Vi Ricorda - ARTEK
Music from Renaissance & Baroque: Volta - Minstrelsy!
Airs & Duets: Hark! the Ech'ing Air - Jeffrey Dooley
Mensa Sonora: Ciacona - La Follia Salzburg
Flute Duets: Moderato - Tom Moore/Kimberly Reighly

Henry Purcell: Airs and Instrumental Music

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Henry Purcell: Airs and Instrumental Music

Manufacturer: DHM
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music

Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music

Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000001TXU
Release Date: 1992-03-10

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Amazing sound!
Awesome double reed ensemble

A Baroque Celebration

Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Improvisation | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000001QA1
Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

Ste From Le Mariage Force: Premier Air Pour Le Maitre A Danser
Ste From Le Mariage Force: Entree Pour Les Egyptiens Et Les Egyptiens
Ste From Le Mariage Force: Entree-Quartre Plaisants Ou Goguenards
Ste From Le Mariage Force: Gavotte
Ste From Le Mariage Force: Bouree
Ste From Le Mariage Force: Air Pour Les Mesmes
Ste From Le Mariage Force: Ritournelle
Ste From Le Mariage Force: Menuet Pour Deux Espagnols Et Deux Espagnoles
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Prld
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Hornpipe
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Dance Of The Fairies
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Air
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Rondeau
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Hornpipe
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Jig
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Prld
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Monkey's Dance
Ste From The Fairie Queen: Finale
Four Fanfares From The Court Of Louis XIV: Air Des Hautbois
Four Fanfares From The Court Of Louis XIV: Air Des Haubois
Four Fanfares From The Court Of Louis XIV: Air Des Hautbois
Four Fanfares From The Court Of Louis XIV: Marche Des Mousquetaires Du Roy De France
Six Airs: Almain
Six Airs: Pavanne
Six Airs: Courante
Six Airs: Courante
Six Airs: Almain
Six Airs: Almain
'Down, Down With Bacchus'
Three Short Trios From Almina: Rigadon
Three Short Trios From Almina: Bouree
Three Short Trios From Almina: March
Contrapunctus I From The Art Of The Fugue
Ste From The Water Music: Coro
Ste From The Water Music: Aria
Ste From The Water Music: Minuet
Ste From The Water Music: Sarabande
Ste From The Water Music: Air
Ste From The Water Music: Bouree
Ste From The Water Music: Hornpipe
Ste From The Water Music: Air
Ste From The Water Music: Air

Customer Reviews:

Amazing sound!.......2005-12-18

If you like Renaissance music, or maybe even if you don't, you're bound to love this wonderful CD. It's one of the top 10 or so out of my collection of about a thousand. I don't have the literature that came with the CD in front of me, but if memory serves me, the NY Kammermusiker group plays Renaissance music on modern double reed instruments. While I love crumhorns &c, the sound here is even better and richer. I don't know if that's due to the instruments, the players, or both. But it doesn't matter. It's fantastic. Their Renaissance Tour of Europe disk is equally good -- one of my other top 10's.

Awesome double reed ensemble.......2005-04-25

The New York Kammermusiker is one of my favorite ensembles, and I regret that they only have released to CDs. The ensemble the following instruments in various numbers: oboe, oboe d'amore, English horn, bassoon, and contrabassoon. They have a great sound...indeed, for some of the bigger pieces, such as the Lully and Handel, they sound almost orchestral. The nuancing and phrasing of the players is very satisfying, and the selection of repertoire is very nice. The Purcell suite sounds especially sweet in this arrangement.

There is a fun, short piece by Purcell that was played on thie disc with two bassoons and contrabassoon that's a delight.

This is a great disc to introduce someone to the joys of the Baroque, or to enjoy the sounds of the double reed instruments, or simply to have something lively and fun to listen to.

Three cheers for the NYKamm. !

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Exquisite Consorts

Manufacturer: Berlin Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Music, The Food Of Love: Sym
Music, The Food Of Love: 'If Music Be The Food Of Love'
Music, The Food Of Love: Pavan
Music, The Food Of Love: 'To Be Or Not To Be'
Music, The Food Of Love: The Merry Cuckold
The King's Private Music: The French King's Masque
The King's Private Music: The Battle Of Harlaw
The King's Private Music: Fant Ste: Fant
The King's Private Music: Fant Ste: Almain
The King's Private Music: Fant Ste: Galliard-Close
The Masque Of Love: Masque
The Masque Of Love: Cupid's Dance
The Masque Of Love: The Scolding Wife
The Masque Of Love: The Pleasant Widow
The Masque Of Love: The Mock Widow
The Masque Of Love: Antic
The Night Piece: In Envy Of The Night
The Night Piece: Pavan
The Mad Scene: Old Tom O' Bedlam
The Mad Scene: Mad Tom Of Bedlam
The Mad Scene: 'Bess Of Bedlam'
The Mad Scene: 'Hence Ye Profane'
The Country Dancers: The Night Peece (Shaking The Sheets)/The Spanish Jeepsies

Carl Hogset Countertenor: Songs and Airs

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Carl Hogset Countertenor: Songs and Airs
Froydis Ree Wekre , Tormod Dalen , Betteke Groot , Carl Hogset , Knut Johnnessen , Anne Beate B. Walengen , Dagny Bakken , Tone Stenmarck Johnnessen , Froydis Ree Wekre , and Hans Olav Gorset
Manufacturer: Norway Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music