The Complete Sacred Music of Henry Purcell [Box set, Import]

Purcell (Artist), King (Artist), Kings Consort (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 10, 2002)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 11
• Format: Box set, Import
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Hyperion UK
• ASIN: B00006RHQJ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,862 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ALL THE MUSIC YOU EVER NEED!!, May 23, 2003

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This review is from: The Complete Sacred Music of Henry Purcell (Audio CD)

This boxed set is by far one of the best purchases I have ever made. As a Purcell freak, this hits every button I have. The cast of characters include the inequitable Robert King, New College Choir, Bowman, and a host of other venerable persons. Likewise the attention to period performance of these works makes it an essential addition to the library of any serious anglophile/Musicologist etc. Now if only the Britten Realizations of all Purcell's songs could be recorded alongside the originals! You will Love this set!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning!, December 23, 2008

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yamiyugikun (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Sacred Music of Henry Purcell (Audio CD)

I do not usually like classical music, or Anglican church music, much less baroque but something about Purcell is so special, it touches me deeply like no other music, and Purcell's sacred music is no exception. The quality of the music on this CD from the King's Concert is amazing quality, the voices are rich and deep, especially the base voice on "Since God so Tender." You feel something inside your soul moved. Or on CD 5 "When on my death bed I languish," really captures the sense of feelings a person on their death bed might have. Or the famous Bell Anthem (rejoice in the Lord) gives you a real sense of joy, and the beautiful orchestra starts before the voices sing in. Anyway, I highly recommend this and can do no more but praise it. With 11 CDs you get plenty to listen, although the price is a bit steep.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars but, March 31, 2011

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Ken Braithwaite (inkster, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Sacred Music of Henry Purcell (Audio CD)

This is an excellent set, full of great music well performed, in very authentic style. However King uses boy trebles a lot and occassionally they are just not up to the part. This causes a few rough patches. Otherwise outstanding.