Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695)
Religion and Politics
Tuesday 28 June 2005 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)
Repeated: Tuesday 5 July 2005 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)
Church and state were uncomfortable but constant bedfellows during the 17th century, making life especially complicated for Purcell who held top jobs with both. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Playlist
Rejoice in the Lord alway
Winchester Cathedral Choir, Brandenburg Consort, directed by David Hill
Argo 4368332, track 8
Voluntary in D minor
Paul Plummer (organ)
CRD CRD3504, track 4
I will love thee, O Lord
Michael George, Choir of New College Oxford, The King's Consort, conducted by Robert King
Hyperion CDS44141151, Disk 6, track 7 (Complete Sacred Music vol.7)
Retir'd from mortals' sight
Nancy Argenta (soprano), Nigel North (archlute)
Virgin Classics CD5451912, track 11
Harpsichord Suite No.3
Kenneth Gilbert
Harmonia Mundi HMC901496, track 11-15
Funeral Music
Oxford Camerata, cond. Jeremy Summerly
Naxos 8553129, tracks 13, 14, 15, 20, 19
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