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28/05/2012

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Composer of the Week

Before the 'Glorious' Revolution

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Duration: 1 hour

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, 01:01

  • Artist Image for Henry Purcell

    Henry Purcell Songs from Theodosius or The Force of Love

    Performer: The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood (conductor)

    Decca 4755292, 4 : 17 to 22

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    Henry Purcell Songs from A Fool's Preferment

    Performer: Rogers Covey-Crump (tenor), The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood (conductor)

    Decca 4755292, 5 : 14 to 17

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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

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