Purcell: 4 Suites for String Orchestra

Henry Purcell (Composer), George Malcolm (Conductor), Hartford Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Hartford Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: George Malcolm
• Composer: Henry Purcell
• Audio CD (May 10, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard
• ASIN: B0000023D5
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,877 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Overture

2. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Rondeau

3. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Air

4. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Air

5. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Minuet

6. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Air

7. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Jig

8. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Hornpipe

9. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Air

10. The Second Part of Musick's Handmaid, lessons (12) for harpsichord: Song Tune

11. The Second Part of Musick's Handmaid, lessons (12) for harpsichord: Con Spirito

12. The Second Part of Musick's Handmaid, lessons (12) for harpsichord: March

13. The Second Part of Musick's Handmaid, lessons (12) for harpsichord: New Minuet

14. The Second Part of Musick's Handmaid, lessons (12) for harpsichord: Minuet

15. The Second Part of Musick's Handmaid, lessons (12) for harpsichord: Minuet

16. The Married Beau, or, the Curious Impertinent, incidental music, Z. 603: Overture

17. The Married Beau, or, the Curious Impertinent, incidental music, Z. 603: Hornpipe

18. The Married Beau, or, the Curious Impertinent, incidental music, Z. 603: Slow Air

19. The Married Beau, or, the Curious Impertinent, incidental music, Z. 603: Trumpet Air

20. The Married Beau, or, the Curious Impertinent, incidental music, Z. 603: Jig

See all 45 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding Purcell disc, September 22, 2000

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Robert J. Cruce (Muskogee, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Purcell: 4 Suites for String Orchestra (Audio CD)

The performances here are very satisfying, the Purcell suites interspersed with dreamy sequences of harpsichord pieces. This is a reissue from several decades ago that once again shows how sensitive modern digital remastering can bring out the best in such recordings. Some would find things to pick at, but this is one of the most satisfying Purcell CD's to have ever come my way. Its a modern instrument reading, but don't let that put you off. This isn't old instrument bowing and scraping. Its music making of a high order and you can't beat the price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastc Work From Hartford!!!, July 18, 2001

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Paul A. Fucito "fabfriday" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Purcell: 4 Suites for String Orchestra (Audio CD)

OK, aside from the fact that I used to handle PR for the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, I would still rave about this recording. Fritz Mahler (related to the great Gustav Mahler) took the HSO to new heights with a series of recordings taken from The Bushnell in Hartford. Outstanding sound quality truly enhances the amazing music of Purcell. A must have for Purcell and classical fans alike. Also check about The HSO's recording of Carmina Burana, the first ever recording of the piece.