The Mantle of Orpheus

The Mantle of Orpheus
Henry Purcell's last songs, and the songs of his fellow composers who survived him
The Purcell Circle
The Consort of Musicke - Anthony Rooley, dir.
Musica Oscura 070977-2

Contents:

    Henry Purcell
  1. No, no, no, resistance is but vain

    2. John Weldon
  2. The appointed Hour

    3. Henry Purcell
  3. Sweeter than Roses

    4. John Eccles
  4. Fixt on the fair Miranda's Eyes

    5. Daniel Purcell
  5. On yonder Bed Supinely Laid

    6. John Eccles
  6. Relieve, the fair Belinda said

    7. Henry Purcell
  7. Lovely Albina

    8. John Weldon
  8. Take, O take those Lips away

    9. Henry Purcell
  9. When Myra sings

    10. John Eccles
  10. Come, let us howle

    11. Henry Purcell
  11. Let the dreadful Engines

    12. Henry Purcell
  12. From Rosie Bow'rs

    13. Henry Purcell
  13. Love thou can'st hear

    14. Daniel Purcell
  14. Underneath a gloomy shade

    15. John Blow
  15. Stay, gentle Echo

    16. Henry Purcell
  16. The Fatal Hour

    17. Henry Purcell
  17. Lost is my Quiet

    18. Henry Purcell
  18. Bacchus is a Pow'r divine

    19. John Eccles
  19. Let us revell and roar

    20. John Eccles
  20. Hey hoe!

Playing time: 75'43"

Performer: The Consort of Musicke - Anthony Rooley, dir.
[Emma Kirkby (soprano), Evelyn Tubb (soprano), Mary Nichols (alto), Joseph Cornwell (tenor), Andrew King (tenor), Simon Grant (bass), David Thomas (bass), Alan Wilson (organ and harpsichord), Richard Boothby (bass viol), Michael Fields (lute), David Miller (lute), Jan Walters (harp)]

Recording site and date: Forde Abbey, Dorset; April 1994

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Jon Stringer