Blow - Ode on the death of Henry Purcell

John Blow: Ode on the death of Mr. Henry Purcell

Alfred Deller & John Whitworth with early instruments
Vanguard Classics 08 5044 71 [CD, European market]

Contents:

John Blow: Ode on the death of Mr. Henry Purcell

1. Mark how the lark and linnet sing
2. But in the close of night
3. So ceas'd the rival crew
4. We beg not Hell
5. The pow'r of harmony too well they knew
6. The heaven'ly choir
7. Ye brethren of the lyre

Playing time: 23' 05"

Performers:
Alfred Deller (counter-tenor), John Whitworth (counter-tenor), Christopher Taylor (recorder), Richard Taylor (recorder), Walter Bergmann (harpsichord), Anne Shuttleworth (cello)

Recording site and date:
[10]-[16] Walthamstow Hall, London, England [06/1959]

Re-issue: none

Compilation:
LP:
Vanguard "The Bach Guild" BG-590/BGS-5015 Henry Purcell: Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day & John Blow: Ode.
CD:
Omega Vanguard Classics "Alfred Deller Edition" OVC 8108 Michel-Richard de Lalande - De Profundis & John Blow - Ode on the death of Henry Purcell.
Vanguard Classics 08 5058 71 Michel-Richard de Lalande - De Profundis & Music of Medieval France.

Other releases (excerpts): none

Reviewed in:
Diapason (#-p.):
Gramophone (Vol./#-p.):
Fanfare (Vol./#-p.):

Comments: This is a Bonus CD for promotional purpose of promoting the Vanguard "Alfred Deller Edition".

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