Henry Purcell: Anthems and Services - 4
Rogers Covey-Crump : discography


Hyperion CDA66644

Playing time: 70'48

Recorded on August 26, November 30, December 1 1992 and January 3-6 1993 at St Jude's Church, Hampstead, London

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Henry Purcell: Anthems and Services - 4

The King's Consort - Robert King


Contents:

 1.  Behold, I bring you glad tidings, Z2 [10:55] 
 2.  Since God, so tender a regard, Z143 [4:30] 
 3.  Early, O Lord, my fainting soul, Z132 [5:42] 
 4.  Sleep, Adam, sleep and take thy rest, Z195 [1:50] 
 5.  Awake, ye dead, Z182 [3:13] 
 6.  The earth trembled, Z197 [2:11] 
 7.  The way of God is an undefiled way, Z56 [8:23] 
 8.  Lord, not to us, but to thy name, Z137 [0:58] 
 9.  Lord, what is man?, Z192 [6:18] 
 10.  Sing unto God, Z52 [5:50] 
 11.  O, all ye people, clap your hands, Z138 [2:31] 
 12.  My heart is inditing, Z30 [16:58] 


Performers:

NICHOLAS WITCOMB solo treble
CONNOR BURROWES solo treble
MARK KENNEDY solo treble
PHILIP HALLCHURCH solo treble
EAMONN O'DWYER solo treble
SUSAN GRITTON soprano
JAMES BOWMAN countertenor
ROGERS COVEY-CRUMP tenor
CHARLES DANIELS tenor
MICHAEL GEORGE bass
STEPHEN VARCOE bass
ROBERT EVANS bass


Reviews:

'Every number brings new riches and two have never been recorded before. This magnificent project shows no signs of flagging' (BBC)

'This disc is full of the wonderful writing that we expect from Purcell ... that is becoming better known and understood through Robert King's performances' (Fanfare, USA)

'Every number brings new riches, and two have never been recorded before. Indeed, 'The Way of God' is a revelation' (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide)