The Complete Vanguard Recordings, Volume 2: Music of Henry Purcell

The Complete Vanguard Recordings, Volume 2: Music of Henry Purcell

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Homage to Henry Purcell

1 Fantasia upon a ground in D minor for 3 violins and continuo, Z. 731 Henry Purcell 5:44
2 Oedipus (1692), Z. 583: Song. "Music for a while" Henry Purcell 4:05
3 Song, Z. 382 "I love and I must" Henry Purcell 2:58
4 The Comical History of Don Quixote, Z. 578: Part I: "Let the dreadful engines" Henry Purcell 7:45
5 The Faerie Queen, Z. 629: Epithalamium. "Thrice happy lovers" Henry Purcell 3:07
6 Song, Z. 379A (1st version, 1692) "If music be the food of love" Henry Purcell 2:37
7 The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation, Z. 186 "Tell me, some pitying angel" Henry Purcell 7:51
8 Song, Z. 400 "Not all my torments" Henry Purcell 2:22
9 Upon a Quiet Conscience, Z. 184 "Close thine eyes" Henry Purcell 4:17
10 King Arthur, Z. 628: Venus's Song. "Fairest isle, all isles excelling" Henry Purcell 2:42
11 Pausanias, Z. 585: "Sweeter than roses" Henry Purcell 3:35
12 Song, Z. 421 "The fatal hour comes apace" Henry Purcell 4:22
13 Ode on Queen Mary's birthday (1693), Z. 321: "Crown the altar" Henry Purcell 2:50
14 The Indian Queen, Z. 630: "I attempt from love's sickness to fly" Henry Purcell 2:17
15 Bonduca, Z. 574: Bonduca's Song. "Oh! lead me to some peaceful gloom" Henry Purcell 3:10
16 Dioclesian, Z. 627: "What shall I do to show all much I love her?" Henry Purcell 3:53
17 The Comical History of Don Quixote, Z. 578: Part III: "From rosy bow'rs" Henry Purcell 7:17

    Music of Purcell

    1 Secrecie's Song Henry Purcell 2:04
    2 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Mystery's Song Henry Purcell 0:56
    3 Cantate "If Ever I More Riches Did Desire" Z. 544: Song (4vv, 2 Violin) "Here Let My Life" Henry Purcell 2:52
    4 Welcome to All the Pleasures, Z 339: Here the Deities Approve Henry Purcell 4:40
    5 The Prophetess or the History of Dioclesian, Z. 627: Song "Since From My Dear Astrea's Sight" Henry Purcell 3:58
    6 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: The Plaint (O Let Me Weep) Henry Purcell 7:27
    7 Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: Allegro Henry Purcell 1:20
    8 Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: Adagio Henry Purcell 1:46
    9 Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: Canzona Allegro Henry Purcell 1:44
    10 Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: Grave Henry Purcell 1:21
    11 Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: Allegro Henry Purcell 1:24
    12 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: I. Song Tune in C, Z. T694 Henry Purcell 1:04
    13 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: II. Con Spirito, Z. 647 Henry Purcell 0:53
    14 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: III. March in C, Z. 648 Henry Purcell 0:57
    15 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: IV. New Minuet in D Minor, Z. T689 Henry Purcell 1:22
    16 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: V. Minuet in a Minor, Z. 649 Henry Purcell 1:03
    17 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: VI. Minuet in a Minor, Z. 650 Henry Purcell 0:53
    18 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: VII. A New Scotch Tune in G, Z. 655 Henry Purcell 1:26
    19 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: VIII. A New Ground in E Minor, Z. T682 Henry Purcell 2:28
    20 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: IX. A New Irish Tune, Z. 646 Henry Purcell 0:33
    21 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: X. Rigadoon in C, Z. 653 Henry Purcell 0:46
    22 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: Xi. Sefauchi's Farewell, in D Minor, Z. 656 Henry Purcell 2:05
    23 Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: Xii. Minuet in D Minor, Z. T688 Henry Purcell 1:07
    24 Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo, Z. 780: Adagio-Moderato Henry Purcell 2:55
    25 Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo, Z. 780: Adagio Con Espressione Henry Purcell 1:45
    26 Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo, Z. 780: Vivace Henry Purcell 1:14
    27 Suite in D for Harpsichord, Z. 667: Prelude Henry Purcell 0:23
    28 Suite in D for Harpsichord, Z. 667: Almand Henry Purcell 2:40
    29 Suite in D for Harpsichord, Z. 667: Hornpipe Henry Purcell 1:08

      Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626

      1 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Overture Henry Purcell 2:46
      2 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Shake the cloud from off your brow" (Belinda, Chorus) Henry Purcell 1:07
      3 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Ah! Belinda, I am press'd with torment" (Dido) Henry Purcell 4:06
      4 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Grief increases by concealing..." (Belinda, Dido) Henry Purcell 0:35
      5 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "When monarchs unite, how happy their state" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:26
      6 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Whence could so much virtue spring" (Dido, Belinda) Henry Purcell 2:01
      7 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Fear no danger to ensue" (Belinda, Second Woman, Chorus) Henry Purcell 1:45
      8 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "See, your royal guest appears" (Belinda, Aeneas, Dido) Henry Purcell 0:57
      9 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Cupid only throws the dart" (Cupid) Henry Purcell 0:44
      10 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "If not for mine, for empire's sake" (Aeneas) Henry Purcell 0:30
      11 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Pursue thy conquest, Love" (Belinda) Henry Purcell 0:49
      12 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "To the hills and the vales" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 1:26
      13 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. The Triumphing Dance Henry Purcell 1:15
      14 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. Prelude for the Witches Henry Purcell 1:16
      15 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Wayward sisters, you that fright" (Sorceress, First Witch) Henry Purcell 1:17
      16 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Harm's our delight and mischief all our skill" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:20
      17 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "The Queen of Carthage, whom we hate" (Sorceress) Henry Purcell 0:54
      18 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Ha, ha, ha" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:14
      19 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Ruin'd ere the set of sun" (Witches, Sorceress) Henry Purcell 1:19
      20 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Ha, ha, ha" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:11
      21 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "But ere we this perform" (Witches) Henry Purcell 1:25
      22 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "In our deep vaulted cell" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:59
      23 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. Echo Dance of the Furies Henry Purcell 1:02
      24 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. Ritornello Henry Purcell 0:35
      25 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Thanks to these lonesome vales" (Belinda, Chorus) Henry Purcell 1:14
      26 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Oft she visits this lov'd mountain" (Second Woman) Henry Purcell 2:09
      27 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Behold, upon my bending spear" (Aeneas, Dido) Henry Purcell 0:34
      28 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Haste, haste to town" (Belinda, Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:55
      29 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove's command" (Spirit, Aeneas) Henry Purcell 3:08
      30 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. Prelude for the sailors Henry Purcell 0:39
      31 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Come away, fellow sailors" (First Sailor, Chorus) Henry Purcell 1:19
      32 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. The Sailors' Dance Henry Purcell 0:51
      33 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "See the flags and streamers curling" (Sorceress, Witches) Henry Purcell 0:58
      34 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Our next motion" (Sorceress) Henry Purcell 0:43
      35 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Destruction's our delight" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:37
      36 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "The Witches' Dance" (Jack of the Lanthorn Dance) Henry Purcell 1:20
      37 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Your counsel all is urg'd in vain" (Dido, Belinda, Aeneas) Henry Purcell 4:20
      38 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Great minds against themselves conspire" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 1:15
      39 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Thy hand, Belinda" (Dido) Henry Purcell 0:52
      40 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "When I am laid in earth" (Dido) Henry Purcell 3:06
      41 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "With drooping wings ye Cupids come" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 2:32

        Music for Saint Cecilia's Day

        1 Rejoice in the Lord Alway, Z49: Anthem Henry Purcell 9:29
        2 My Beloved Spake, Z28: Ouverture (Sinfonia): I. Slow Henry Purcell 1:03
        3 My Beloved Spake, Z28: My Beloved Spake Henry Purcell 0:55
        4 My Beloved Spake, Z28: For, Lo, the Winter Is Past Henry Purcell 1:47
        5 My Beloved Spake, Z28: The Time of the Singing Henry Purcell 1:46
        6 My Beloved Spake, Z28: And the Voice of the Turtle Henry Purcell 1:31
        7 My Beloved Spake, Z28: The Fig Tree Henry Purcell 1:03
        8 My Beloved Spake, Z28: Arise Henry Purcell 0:35
        9 My Beloved Spake, Z28: My Beloved Is Mine Henry Purcell 3:06
        10 Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Welcome to All the Pleasures, Z339: Ouverture (Sinfonia): I. Maestoso / II. Vivace Henry Purcell 0:00
        11 Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Welcome to All the Pleasures Henry Purcell 0:00
        12 Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Here the Deities Approve (Counter-Tenor) Henry Purcell 0:00
        13 Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: While Joys Celestial (Trio) Henry Purcell 0:00
        14 Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Then Lift Up Your Voices (Bass, Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:00
        15 Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Adagio (Harpsichord) Henry Purcell 0:00
        16 Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Beauty Thou Scene of Love (Tenor) Henry Purcell 0:00
        17 Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: In a Consort of Voices (Tenor, Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:00
        18 Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: Mark How the Lark and Linnet Sing John Blow 3:56
        19 Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: But in the Close of the Night John Blow 4:54
        20 Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: So Ceas'd the Rival Crew John Blow 2:50
        21 Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: We Beg Not Hell John Blow 2:05
        22 Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: The Pow'r of Harmony Too Well They Knew John Blow 2:46
        23 Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: The Heav'Nly Choir John Blow 3:38
        24 Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: Ye Brethren of the Lyre John Blow 2:48

          The Masque in Dioclesian

          1 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): I. Solo (Soprano) & Chorus: Call the Nymphs and the Fauns From Woods Henry Purcell 1:44
          2 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): II. Air (Soprano): Let the Graces and Pleasures Repair Henry Purcell 0:55
          3 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): III. Duet (Basses): Come, Come Away, No Delay Henry Purcell 1:07
          4 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): IV. Chorus: Behold, o Mighty'St of Gods Henry Purcell 4:17
          5 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): V. Paspe (Passepied) Henry Purcell 0:52
          6 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): VI. Duet (Sopranos): Oh the Sweet Delights of Love Henry Purcell 1:40
          7 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): VII. Air (Soprano) & Chorus: Let Monarchs Fight for Power and Fame Henry Purcell 1:53
          8 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): VIII. Duet (Tenor and Baritone): Make Room for the Great God Henry Purcell 0:49
          9 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): IX. Solo (Bacchus) Trio & Chorus: I'm Here With My Jolly Crew Henry Purcell 2:26
          10 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): X. Dance of Bacchanals Henry Purcell 1:29
          11 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): Xi. Air (Soprano): Still I'm Wishing, Stil Desiring Henry Purcell 1:51
          12 The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): Ritornello - Xii: Can Drusilla Give No More? Henry Purcell 3:11
          13 The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): Xiii. Canaries Henry Purcell 0:31
          14 The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): Xiv. Dialogue (Soprano and Baritone): Tell Me Why, My Charming Fair Henry Purcell 6:45
          15 The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): Xv. Dance Henry Purcell 0:53
          16 The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): Xvi. Air (Tenor) & Chorus: All Our Days and Our Nights Henry Purcell 2:05
          17 The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): Xvii. Dance Henry Purcell 0:49
          18 The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): Xviii. Trio & Chorus: Triumph Victorious Love Henry Purcell 5:18
          19 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): First Music Henry Purcell 2:01
          20 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): First Act Tune or Hornpipe Henry Purcell 0:41
          21 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music) [Unknown] Henry Purcell 0:42
          22 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Dance of the Furies Henry Purcell 2:38
          23 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Second Act Tune Henry Purcell 1:24
          24 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music) [Unknown] Henry Purcell 1:24
          25 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): The Chair Dance Henry Purcell 0:43
          26 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Third Act Tune Henry Purcell 0:49
          27 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Butterfly Dance Henry Purcell 1:39
          28 The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Country Dance Henry Purcell 1:05

            Hail! Bright Cecilia / Come, Ye Sons of Art

            1 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Overture: Symphony Henry Purcell 0:00
            2 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Soli and Chorus: Hail! Bright Cecilia Henry Purcell 0:00
            3 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: Hark, Each Tree Henry Purcell 0:00
            4 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: 'Tis Nature Voice Henry Purcell 0:00
            5 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Chorus: Soul of the World Henry Purcell 0:00
            6 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Soprano Solo: Thou Tun'St This World Henry Purcell 0:00
            7 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Trio: With That Sublime Celestial Lay Henry Purcell 0:00
            8 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Bass Solo: Wond'Rous Machine Henry Purcell 0:00
            9 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: The Airy Violin Henry Purcell 0:00
            10 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: In Vain the Am'Rous Flute Henry Purcell 0:00
            11 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: The Fife and All the Harmony of War Henry Purcell 0:00
            12 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: Let These Among Themselves Contest Henry Purcell 0:00
            13 Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Great Chorus: Hail! Bright Cecilia Henry Purcell 0:00
            14 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": Ouverture (Sinfonia): I. Largo / II. Allegro / III. Adagio Henry Purcell 0:00
            15 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Come, Come, Ye Sons of Art" (Counter-Tenor, Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:00
            16 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Sound the Trumpet Till Around" (Counter-Tenors) Henry Purcell 0:00
            17 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Come, Come, Ye Sons of Art" (Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:00
            18 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Strike the Viol" (Counter-Tenor) Henry Purcell 0:00
            19 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "The Day That Such a Blessing Gave" (Bass, Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:00
            20 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Bid the Virtues" (Soprano, Oboe) Henry Purcell 0:00
            21 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "These Are the Sacred Charms That Shield" (Bass) Henry Purcell 0:00
            22 Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "See Nature, Rejoicing" (Soprano, Bass, Chorus) Henry Purcell 0:00