Hyperion CDA66456
Playing time: 59'39
Recorded on 3, 4, 5 September 1990
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Henry Purcell: Complete Odes & Welcome Songs, Volume 4
Ye tuneful Muses
The King's Consort - Robert King
Contents:
| Ye tuneful Muses Welcome Song for James II, Z344 (1686) | [24:09] | |
| 1. | Symphony | [3:26] |
| 2. | duet (CP, MG) - ritornello - chorus | [2:55] |
| 3. | high tenor (RC-C) - chorus - ritornello | [2:22] |
| 4. | bass (MG) - chorus | [2:36] |
| 5. | ritornello - tenor (CD) and chorus | [3:16] |
| 6. | trio (JB, RC-C, MG) | [1:55] |
| 7. | alto (JB) - ritornello | [4:31] |
| 8. | duet (GF, TB) | [1:22] |
| 9. | high tenor (RC-C) - chorus | [1:46] |
| Celestial music did the gods inspire Ode for a performance at Mr Maidwell's School, Z322 (1689) | [17:19] | |
| 10. | Symphony | [3:10] |
| 11. | bass (MG) - chorus | [2:09] |
| 12. | alto (JB) | [3:05] |
| 13. | soprano (GF) | [1:23] |
| 14. | duet (RC-C, MG) - ritornello | [2:11] |
| 15. | alto (JB) | [2:06] |
| 16. | trio (JB, CD, MG) - chorus | [2:25] |
| From hardy climes and dangerous toils of war Ode for the wedding of Prince George of Denmark and Princess Anne, Z325 (1683) | [17:54] | |
| 17. | Symphony | [2:36] |
| 18. | bass (MG) - chorus - ritornello | [3:12] |
| 19. | high tenor (RC-C) - duet (GF, TB) - ritornello | [2:38] |
| 20. | bass (MG) - chorus - ritornello | [1:58] |
| 21. | tenor (CD) - ritornello | [4:44] |
| 22. | trio (JB, RC-C, MG) - ritornello | [1:24] |
| 23. | soprano (TB) and chorus | [1:19] |
Performers:
GILLIAN FISHER soprano
TESSA BONNER soprano
JAMES BOWMAN countertenor
JONATHAN KENNY countertenor
ROGERS COVEY-CRUMP high tenor
CHARLES DANIELS tenor
MICHAEL GEORGE bass
CHARLES POTT bass
THE KING'S CONSORT
ROBERT KING director