Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695)
Music for the Masses
Thursday 30 June 2005 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)
Repeated: Thursday 7 July 2005 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)
Donald Macleod explores the burgeoning worlds of music publishing and public concerts that were becoming established during Purcell's lifetime.
Playlist
Fantasia a 4 in Bb major
London Baroque
BIS CD1165, track 5
What hope for us remains?
Susan Gritton (soprano), Michael George (bass), Mark Caudle (bass viol), David Miller (archlute)
Hyperion CDA66710, track 5 (Secular Songs vol.1)
Nymphs and Shepherds
Nancy Argenta (soprano), Nicholas Robinson (violin), Fiona Huggett (violin), Trevor Jones (viola), Nigel North (baroque guitar), Richard Boothby (viola da gamba), John Toll (harpsichord)
Virgin Classics VC5451912, track 1
Once, twice, thrice
Under this stone
Pro Cantione Antiqua
Teldec 4509979932, tracks 9, 19
Yorkshire Feast Song
James Bowman (countertenor), Rogers Covey-Crump (high tenor), Charles Daniels (tenor), Michael George (bass), Robert Evans (bass), The King's Consort, directed by Robert King
Hyperion CDA66587, tracks 1-12 (Complete Odes & Welcome Songs Vol 7)
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