Henry Purcell: The Complete Anthems and Services, Vol. 1 [Import]

Michael George (Performer), Henry Purcell (Composer), Robert King (Conductor), James Bowman (Performer), King's Consort (Orchestra), Oxford New College Choir (Orchestra), Charles Daniels (Performer), Robert Evans (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Michael George, James Bowman, Charles Daniels, Robert Evans
• Orchestra: King's Consort, Oxford New College Choir
• Conductor: Robert King
• Composer: Henry Purcell
• Audio CD (November 19, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Hyperion UK
• ASIN: B000002ZR3
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,813 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 44: Symphony

2. O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 44: O sing unto the Lord a new

3. O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 44: Sing unto the Lord, and pra

4. O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 44: The Lord is great, and cann

5. O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 44: O worship the Lord in the b

6. O sing unto the Lord, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 44: Tell it out among the heath

7. O praise God in His holiness, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 42: Symphony; O praise God in hi

8. O praise God in His holiness, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 42: Praise him in his noble acts

9. O praise God in His holiness, anthem for alto, tenor, 2 basses, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 42: Praise him upon the well-tun

10. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem, anthem for 2 sopranos, alto, tenor, bass, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 46: Symphony

11. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem, anthem for 2 sopranos, alto, tenor, bass, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 46: Praise the Lord, O J

12. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem, anthem for 2 sopranos, alto, tenor, bass, chorus, 2 violins, viola & organ, Z. 46: Be thou exalted, Lor

13. It is a good thing to give thanks, anthem for soloists, chorus, strings & organ, Z. 18: Symphony; It is a good thing to give thanks u

14. It is a good thing to give thanks, anthem for soloists, chorus, strings & organ, Z. 18: To tell of thy loving kindness early in the m

15. It is a good thing to give thanks, anthem for soloists, chorus, strings & organ, Z. 18: O Lord, how glorious are thy works

16. It is a good thing to give thanks, anthem for soloists, chorus, strings & organ, Z. 18: For thou Lord, hast made me glad through thy

17. O give thanks unto the Lord, anthem for soloists, chorus, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 33: O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is graciou

18. O give thanks unto the Lord, anthem for soloists, chorus, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 33: Who can express the noble acts of the Lord

19. O give thanks unto the Lord, anthem for soloists, chorus, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 33: Remember me, O Lord

20. O give thanks unto the Lord, anthem for soloists, chorus, 2 violins & continuo, Z. 33: That I may see the felicity of thy chosen

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Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The entire set is outstanding, January 15, 2003

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W. Crone "classical junkie" (Northern CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henry Purcell: The Complete Anthems and Services, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

While some of the works are superior to others the entire set is great in the realm of production. Mostly all of these pieces are just superb and if you are someone who enjoys English Baroque then you absolutely MUST purchase these cds. If you enjoy complex, melancholic or heroic music then I urge you to purchase this cd and the rest of the volumes in the set...you won't be disappointed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Purcell compositions, October 6, 2004

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R. Rockwell (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henry Purcell: The Complete Anthems and Services, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

According to the liner notes, this first volume contains works that span throughout the whole (short) career of Purcell. Even his earliest anthems written when he was a teenager demonstrate that he was a genious from the beginning. The King Purcell demonstrates a composer at the same level as Bach in talent and depth.
The performances could not be bettered. The singers, choir and orchestra bring their all to these pieces.
The 11 volumes are expensive but really belong in every classical music lover's collection. Buy as many as you can afford.