Hyperion CDA66663
Playing time: 67'52
Recorded on 1 December 1992; 19, 20, 21, 22 April 1993
at St Jude's Church, Hampstead, London
www.hyperion-records.co.uk
Henry Purcell: Anthems and Services - 6
The King's Consort - Robert King
Contents:
| 1. | Why do the heathen so furiously rage together?, Z65 | [10:47] |
| 2. | Lord, who can tell how oft he offendeth?, Z26 | [4:15] |
| 3. | O Lord, grant the King a long life, Z38 | [8:09] |
| 4. | Hear me, O Lord, the great support, Z133 | [5:47] |
| 5. | Thou wakeful shepherd that dost Israel keep (A Morning Hymn), Z198 | [2:54] |
| 6. | Who hath believed our report?, Z64 | [8:27] |
| 7. | I will love thee, O Lord, ZN67 | [6:05] |
| 8. | Great God and just, Z186 | [3:54] |
| 9. | Plung'd in the confines of despair, Z142 | [4:41] |
| 10. | O praise the Lord, all ye heathen, Z43 | [2:57] |
| 11. | My heart is fixed, O God, Z29 | [8:31] |
Performers:
NICHOLAS WITCOMB solo treble
MARK KENNEDY treble
EAMONN O'DWYER treble
JAMES BOWMAN countertenor
ROGERS COVEY-CRUMP high tenor
CHARLES DANIELS tenor
PAUL AGNEW tenor
MICHAEL GEORGE bass
CHOIR OF NEW COLLEGE, OXFORD
THE KING'S CONSORT
ROBERT KING conductor
Reviews:
'No fewer than five first recordings in this ... Fans of Purcell will find this disc, Iike the others in the series, indispensable' (Fanfare, USA)