Research Catalog

Title

Hark how the wild musicians sing [sound recording] / Purcell.

Author

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.

Publication

London : Hyperion, p1994.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Holman, Peter, 1946-
• Red Byrd (Musical group) prf
• Parley of Instruments. prf

Description

1 sound disc (71 min.) : digital, stereo.; 4 3/4 in.

Uniform Title

Works. Selections

Alternative Title

• Works.
• Symphony songs of Henry Purcell

Subjects

• Cantatas, Secular
• Pavans
• Trios (Violins (2), continuo)
• Vocal ensembles with instrumental ensemble

Note

• The vocal works for 2-4 voices and instrumental ensemble (principally 2 violins and/or recorders and continuo); the pavans for 2 violins and continuo.
• Compact disc.
• Program notes by Peter Holman, with French and German translations, and vocal texts (19 p. : ports.) in container.

Event (note)

• Recorded Dec. 3-5, 1993.

Language (note)

• Sung in English; words from various sources.

Contents

Hark, Damon, hark : Z541 (6:20) -- How pleasant is this flowery plain and grove! : Z543 (7:51) -- Pavan in G minor, Z751 (3:28) -- We reap all the pleasures : Z547 (3:47) -- Hark how the wild musicians sing : Z542 (6:42) -- Pavan in A minor, Z749 (3:26) -- Pavan in A major, Z748 (3:09) -- See where she sits : Weeping : Z508 (5:55) -- Oh! what a scene does entertain my sight : Z506 (7:17) -- Pavan in B flat major, Z750 (3:07) -- Soft notes and gently raised : a serenading song, Z510 (6:45) -- If ever I more riches did desire : Z544 (12:17).

Call Number

*LDC 12758 (F)

LCCN

3457116750

OCLC

32123937

Author

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.

Title

Hark how the wild musicians sing [sound recording] / Purcell.

Imprint

London : Hyperion, p1994.

Playing Time

000620 000751 000328 000347 000642 000326 000309 000555 000717 000307 000645 001217

Performer

Red Byrd (Suzie Le Blanc, Julia Gooding, sopranos ; John Potter, Angus Smith, tenors ; Richard Wistreich, bass) ; Parley of Instruments ; Peter Holman, director.

Event

Recorded Dec. 3-5, 1993.

Language

Sung in English; words from various sources.

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Added Author

Holman, Peter, 1946- Conductor

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Hark, Damon, hark.

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. How pleasant is this flow'ry plain.

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. We reap all the pleasures.

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Hark how the wild musicians sing.

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. See where she sits.

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. O! what a scene does entertain my sight.

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Soft notes and gently rais'd accent.

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. If ever I more riches did desire.

Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Pavans, violins (2), continuo, Z. 748-751.

Red Byrd (Musical group) Performer

Parley of Instruments. Performer

Other Standard Identifier

3457116750

Publisher No.

CDA66750 Hyperion

Research Call Number

*LDC 12758 (F) Program notes and texts on file.