Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695)
England's Greatest Composer
Monday 27 June 2005 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)
Repeated: Monday 4 July 2005 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)
Donald Macleod examines Purcell's reputation, and explains why he thinks he deserves to be championed above all his compatriots.
Playlist
Trumpet Overture (from The Indian Queen)
The Purcell Simfony, dir Catherine Mackintosh
LINN CKD035, track 22
From rosy bow'rs
Nancy Argenta (soprano), Nigel North (baroque guitar), Richard Boothby (viola da gamba), Paul Nicholson (harpsichord)
Virgin Classics VC7593242, track 14
Suite from the play: 'The Virtuous Wife'
The Parley of Instruments, conducted by Peter Holman
Hyperion CDA66212, track 30-37
Sonata No.9 in F major (The Golden Sonata)
London Baroque
Harmonia Mundi HMX290143839, tracks 38 - 42
Three parts on a ground
Taverner Players, directed by Andrew Parrott
Virgin Classics VC5451152, track 6
Welcome to all the pleasures
Taverner Consort and Choir, Taverner Players, directed by Andrew Parrott
EMI CDC7496352, track 1-6
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