Annotation

Dido and Aeneas was recorded November 1994 at Théâtre-Opéra de Massy in Essonne, France. King Arthur February 1995 at Salle Berthier, Paris. Faerie Queen December 1994.
All recordings were copyrighted and released under separate covers during 1995.

Tracklist

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1Dido and Aeneas, Act I, OvertureHenry Purcell1:57
2Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Shake the cloud off from your browHenry Purcell1:03
3Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Ah Belinda, I am prest with torment not to be confestHenry Purcell3:38
4Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Grief increases by concealing ... When monarchs uniteHenry Purcell0:42
5Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Whence could so much virtue spring?Henry Purcell1:55
6Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Fear no danger to ensueHenry Purcell1:34
7Dido and Aeneas, Act I, See, your royal guest appears ... Cupid only throws the dartHenry Purcell1:10
8Dido and Aeneas, Act I, If not for mine, for Empire's sake ... Pursue thy conquestHenry Purcell2:15
9Dido and Aeneas, Act I, The Triumphing DanceHenry Purcell1:14
10Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Prelude for the witches. Wayward sistersHenry Purcell2:15
11Dido and Aeneas, Act II, The queen of Carthage ... Ho ho ho ho ho ho!Henry Purcell1:53
12Dido and Aeneas, Act II, But ere we this perform, we'll conjure up a stormHenry Purcell1:11
13Dido and Aeneas, Act II, In our deep vaulted cellHenry Purcell2:22
14Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Ritornelle. Thanks to these lonesome valesHenry Purcell3:36
15Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Oft she visits this lov'd mountainHenry Purcell1:56
16Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Behold, upon my bending spear ... Haste, haste to townHenry Purcell1:13
17Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove's commandHenry Purcell2:04
18Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Then since our charms have sped. The Grove's DanceHenry Purcell1:28
19Dido and Aeneas, Act III, Come away, fellow sailorsHenry Purcell2:21
20Dido and Aeneas, Act III, See, see the flags and streamersHenry Purcell1:41
21Dido and Aeneas, Act III, Destruction's our delight, delight our greatest sorrowHenry Purcell0:31
22Dido and Aeneas, Act III, The Witches' DanceHenry Purcell1:35
23Dido and Aeneas, Act III, Your counsel all is urg'd in vainHenry Purcell3:35
24Dido and Aeneas, Act III, Great minds against themselves conspire ... Thy hand, BelindaHenry Purcell2:03
25Dido and Aeneas, Act III, When I am laid in earthHenry Purcell3:47
26Dido and Aeneas, Act III, With drooping wingsHenry Purcell2:58
27King Arthur, Overture
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, Scene I, 1. Overture (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell1:53
28King Arthur, Air
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, Scene I, 2. Air (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell1:32
29King Arthur, Act I, Woden, first to thee a milk-white steed
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals:
Luthea Salom (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, Scene II, 4. “Woden first to thee” (tenor, bass and chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell2:50
30King Arthur, Act I, The white horse neigh'd ... To Woden, our defender
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals:
Luthea Salom (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, Scene II, 5. “The white horse neigh’d aloud.” … “To Woden thanks we render” (tenor, alto, chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell1:22
31King Arthur, Act I, The lot is cast, and Tanfan pleas'd
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals:
Véronique Gens (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, Scene II, 6. “The lot is cast, and Tanfan pleas’d” (Soprano) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell0:33
32King Arthur, Act I, Brave souls, to be renown'd in story
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, Scene II, 7. “Brave souls, to be renown’d in story” (Chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell2:46
33King Arthur, Act I, I call you all to Woden's Hall
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, Scene II, 8. “I call you all to Woden’s Hall” (Alto and chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell2:08
34King Arthur, Act I, "Come if you dare", our trumpets sound
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Iain Paton (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, Scene III, 9. “Come if you dare” (symphony followed by tenor and chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell4:13
2CD
#TitleArtistLength
1King Arthur, Act II, Hither, this way
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals [Philidel]:
Claron McFadden (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II, Scene I, 10. “Hither, this way, this way bend” (Chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II
Henry Purcell2:06
2King Arthur, Act II, Let not a moonborn elf mislead ye. Hither, this way
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals [Grimbald]:
Jonathan Best (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II, Scene I, 11. “Let not a moon‐born elf deceive thee” (Grimbald) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II, Scene I, 12. “Hither, this way, this way bend” (Chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II
Henry Purcell1:53
3King Arthur, Act II, Come, follow me
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
choir vocals [Spirits]:
François Bazola (in 1995-02), Richard Duguay (in 1995-02), Mhairi Lawson (in 1995-02), Violaine Lucas (in 1995-02), Jean-Marie Puissant (in 1995-02), Jean-Yves Ravoux (in 1995-02) and Carys Lloyd Roberts (in 1995-02)
soprano vocals [Philidel]:
Claron McFadden (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II, Scene I, 13. “Come follow me” (Philidel, spirits) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II
Henry Purcell2:23
4King Arthur, Act II, How blest are shepherds, how happy their lasses
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
tenor vocals [Shepherd]:
Iain Paton (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II, Scene II, 14. “How blest are shepherds, how happy their lasses” (Shepherd and chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II
Henry Purcell5:19
5King Arthur, Act II, Shepherd, shepherd, leave decoying
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals [Shepherdess]:
Véronique Gens (in 1995-02) and Sandrine Piau (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II, Scene II, 15. “Shepherd, shepherd, leave decoying” (Two shepherdesses) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II
Henry Purcell1:54
6King Arthur, Act II, Come shepherds, lead up a lively measure. HornpipeHenry Purcell1:38
7King Arthur, Act II, Second Act Tune: Air
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II, 17. Second Act Tune: Air (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act II
Henry Purcell1:08
8King Arthur, Act III, Prelude
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 18. Prelude (before Act III, 19. “What ho! Thou genius of this isle”) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell0:25
9King Arthur, Act III, What ho! thou genius of this isle, what ho!
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals [Cupid]:
Susannah Waters (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 19. “What ho! Thou genius of this isle” (Cupid) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell0:59
10King Arthur, Act III, Prelude while Cold Genius rises. What power art thou
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals [Cold Genius]:
Petteri Salomaa (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 18. Prelude (before Act III, 19. “What ho! Thou genius of this isle”) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 20. “What power art thou, who from below…” (Cold Genius) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell4:08
11King Arthur, Act III, Thou doting fool, forbear, forbear!
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals [Cupid]:
Susannah Waters (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 21. “Thou doting fool” (Cupid) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell0:38
12King Arthur, Act III, Great Love, I know thee now
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals [Cold Genius]:
Petteri Salomaa (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 22. “Great love, I know thee now” (Cold Genius) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell0:56
13King Arthur, Act III, No part of my dominion shall be waste
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals [Cupid]:
Susannah Waters (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 23. “No part of my dominion shall be waste” (Cupid) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell0:56
14King Arthur, Act III, Prelude
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 24. Prelude (before Act III, 25. “See, see, we assemble”) (in 1995-02)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell0:45
15King Arthur, Act III, See, see, we assemble thy revels to hold
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 25. “See, see, we assemble” (Chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell1:28
16King Arthur, Act III, 'Tis I, 'tis I that have warm'd ye ... 'Tis Love that has warm'd us
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
soprano vocals [Cupid]:
Susannah Waters (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 26. “’Tis I that have warm’d ye” (Cupid, followed by ritornello and chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell1:59
17King Arthur, Act III, Sound a parley ... 'Tis Love that has warm'd us
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals [Cold Genius]:
Petteri Salomaa (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
soprano vocals [Cupid]:
Susannah Waters (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 27. “Sound a parley” (Cupid and Cold Genius, followed by ritornello and chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell4:01
18King Arthur, Act III, Third Act Tune: Hornpipe
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III, 28. Third Act Tune: Hornpipe (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act III
Henry Purcell0:48
19King Arthur, Act IV, Two daughters of this aged stream are we
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals [Siren]:
Claron McFadden (in 1995-02) and Sandrine Piau (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV, Scene II, 29. “Two daughters of this aged stream are we” (Sirens) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV
Henry Purcell2:31
20King Arthur, Act IV, How happy the lover ... For love ev'ry creature is form'd ... In vain are our graces
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Men]:
Richard Duguay (in 1995-02), David Le Monnier (in 1995-02) and Jean-Marie Puissant (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Nymphs]:
Jonathan Best (in 1995-02), Véronique Gens (in 1995-02), Mhairi Lawson (in 1995-02), Violaine Lucas (in 1995-02) and Carys Lloyd Roberts (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Women]:
Valérie Picard (in 1995-02), Anne Pichard (in 1995-02) and Sheena Wolstencroft (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV, Scene II, 30. Passacaglia – “How happy the lover” (Tenor, Nymphs, and Sylvans) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV
Henry Purcell7:13
21King Arthur, Act IV, Fourth Act Tune: Air
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV, Scene II, 31. Fourth Act Tune: Air (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV
Henry Purcell0:41
22King Arthur, Act V, Trumpet Tune
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 32. Trumpet Tune (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell0:47
23King Arthur, Act V, Ye blust'ring brethern of the skies
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals [Aeolus]:
Petteri Salomaa (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 33. “Ye blust’ring brethren” (Aeolus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell3:23
24King Arthur, Act V, Symphony
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 34. Symphony (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell1:42
25King Arthur, Act V, Round thy coast, fair nymph of Britain
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals [Pan]:
Etienne Bazola (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
soprano vocals [Nereid]:
Susannah Waters (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 35. “Round thy coasts, fair nymph of Britain” (Pan, a Nereid) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell3:20
26King Arthur, Act V, For folded flocks, and fruitful plains
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals:
Jonathan Best (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (in 1995-02) and Iain Paton (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 36. “For folded flocks, on fruitful plains” (alto, tenor, bass) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell2:01
27King Arthur, Act V, Your hay it is mow'd
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals [Comus]:
Petteri Salomaa (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus of Basses (including gentlemen of the orchestra in the last verse)]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 37. “Your hay it is mow’d, and your corn is reap’d” (Comus, peasants) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell2:28
28King Arthur, Act V, Fairest Isle, all isles excelling
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals [Venus]:
Véronique Gens (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 38. “Fairest Isle” (Venus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell4:43
29King Arthur, Act V, You say, 'tis Love creates the pain
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
bass vocals [He]:
Jonathan Best (in 1995-02)
soprano vocals [She]:
Sandrine Piau (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 39. “You say ’tis love” (He, She) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell5:27
30King Arthur, Act V, Trumpet Tune (Warlike Consort)
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 40. Trumpet Tune (Warlike Consort) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
librettist:
John Dryden
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell0:36
31King Arthur, Act V, Saint George the patron of our Isle
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
soprano vocals [Honour]:
Claron McFadden (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
partial recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 41. “Saint George, the patron of our Isle” … “Our natives not alone appear” (Honour, chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell2:06
32King Arthur, Act V, Our natives not alone appear to court the martial prize
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
partial recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 41. “Saint George, the patron of our Isle” … “Our natives not alone appear” (Honour, chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell1:06
33King Arthur, Act V, Chaconne
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 42. Chaconne (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell3:31
3CD
#TitleArtistLength
1The Fairy Queen, Prelude - HornpipeHenry Purcell2:41
2The Fairy Queen, Air - RondeauHenry Purcell2:13
3The Fairy Queen, Act I, OvertureHenry Purcell1:27
4The Fairy Queen, Act I, Come, let us leave the townHenry Purcell1:14
5The Fairy Queen, Act I, Scene of the Drunken PoetHenry Purcell6:07
6The Fairy Queen, Act I, First act tune: JigHenry Purcell1:24
7The Fairy Queen, Act II, Come all ye songsters of the skyHenry Purcell2:14
8The Fairy Queen, Act II, May the God of wit inspire the sacred nineHenry Purcell2:48
9The Fairy Queen, Act II, Now join your warbling voices allHenry Purcell0:36
10The Fairy Queen, Act II, Sing while we trip it. Dance of the fairiesHenry Purcell3:58
11The Fairy Queen, Act II, See, even Night herself is here ... I am come to lock all fast ... One charming night ... Hush, no moreHenry Purcell11:36
12The Fairy Queen, Act II, Second act tune: AirHenry Purcell2:18
13The Fairy Queen, Act III, If Love's a sweet passion, why does it torment?Henry Purcell1:55
14The Fairy Queen, Act III, Symphony while the swans come forwardHenry Purcell0:56
15The Fairy Queen, Act III, Dance for the FairiesHenry Purcell1:24
16The Fairy Queen, Act III, Dance for the Green MenHenry Purcell1:17
17The Fairy Queen, Act III, Ye gentle spirits of the air, appear!Henry Purcell4:47
18The Fairy Queen, Act III, Dialogue between Coridon and Mopsa. Dance for the haymakersHenry Purcell4:39
19The Fairy Queen, Act III, When I have often heard young maids complainingHenry Purcell2:10
20The Fairy Queen, Act III, A thousand, thousand ways we'll find to entertain the hoursHenry Purcell2:32
21The Fairy Queen, Act III, Third Act Tune: HornpipeHenry Purcell1:02
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