Composer: Henry Purcell
Performer: Ben Davies, George Pooley, Daniel Collins, Katy Hill, Stuart Young, Mark Dobell, Kirsty Hopkins, Jeremy Budd
Orchestra: The Sixteen
Conductor: Harry Christophers
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Coro
Release: 2020
Size: 1.33 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Rejoice in the Lord alway (‘The Bell Anthem’), Z49
02. Dioclesian, Z. 627: Chaconne “Two in One Upon a Ground”
03. Close Thine Eyes and Sleep Secure (“Upon a Quiet Conscience”), Z. 184
04. Sir Barnaby Whigg (or No Wit Like a Woman’s), Z. 589: Blow, Boreas, Blow
05. O All Ye People, Clap Your Hands, Z. 138
06. Catch – Come, My Hearts, Play Your Parts, Z. 246
Welcome Song – What Shall Be Done in Behalf of the Man?, Z. 341
07. Symphony
08. What Shall Be Done in Behalf of the Man?
09. All the Grandeur
10. Let us Sing the Praises
11. Mighty Charles
12. May all Factious Troubles Cease
13. Overture in D minor Z771
14. The Massacre of Paris, Z. 604: Thy Genius, Lo!
15. O Praise the Lord, All Ye Heathen, Z. 43
16. The History of King Richard the Second (or The Sicilian Usurper), Z. 581: Retir’d From Any Mortal’s Sight
Welcome Song – From Those Serene and Rapturous Joys, Z. 326
17. Symphony
18. From Those Serene and Rapturous Joys
19. Behold Th’Indulgent Prince is Come
20. Welcome Home
Welcome Song – What Shall Be Done in Behalf of the Man?, Z. 341
21. Welcome as Soft Refreshing Show’rs
22. Welcome, More Welcome Does He Come
23. Nor Does the Sun More Comfort Bring
24. With trumpets and shouts we receive the World’s Wonder
Purcell’s genius abounds throughout the latest volume of The Sixteen’s celebrated exploration of his music for monarchy. Rarely recorded in recent years, Harry Christophers and his award-winning ensemble breathe fresh life into these exquisite works, including two Welcome Songs and one of Purcell’s most famous verse anthems, Rejoice in the Lord always.