Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of medieval and Gregorian chant music with Alfred Deller's captivating album, "O Rosa Bella." Released on January 27, 2017, under the Editions Audiovisuel Beulah label, this album is a testament to Deller's extraordinary vocal prowess and his deep connection to early music.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 23 minutes, the album features a diverse collection of tracks, including well-known works like "Flow My Tears" and "If Music Be the Food of Love" from Henry Purcell's operatic and incidental compositions, as well as sacred pieces like "In Ecclesiis Benedicite Domino" and "Messiah" by George Frideric Handel. The album also showcases the versatility of Deller's voice with pieces from lesser-known composers such as Johannes Ciconia and John Bedyngham.
Deller's interpretation of these pieces is both sensitive and nuanced, bringing a sense of intimacy and immediacy to the music. His clear, pure tone and impeccable diction make this album a delight for both casual listeners and enthusiasts of early music. Whether you're drawn to the haunting melodies of "In Darkness Let Me Dwell" or the grandeur of Handel's "Messiah," Deller's performance is sure to leave a lasting impression.
"O Rosa Bella" is not just an album; it's an experience that invites you to explore the rich tapestry of medieval and Gregorian chant music, guided by one of the most celebrated voices of the 20th century.
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Tracks
O rosa bella - Johannes Ciconia VersionJohannes Ciconia, Alfred Deller
Fine Knacks for LadiesJohn Dowland, Alfred Deller, Desmond Dupré
In Darkness Let Me DwellJohn Dowland, Alfred Deller, Desmond Dupré
Sorrow StayJohn Dowland, Alfred Deller, Desmond Dupré
Flow My TearsJohn Dowland, Alfred Deller, Desmond Dupré
It Fell on a Summer's DayThomas Campion, Alfred Deller, Desmond Dupré
What Then Is Love but Mourning?Philip Rosseter, Alfred Deller, Desmond Dupré
Come Away Sweet LoveThomas Greaves, Alfred Deller, Margaret Field - Hyde, Eileen McLoughlin, René Soames, Gordon Clinton
Pausanias, the Betrayer of His Country, Z. 585: Sweeter Than RosesHenry Purcell, Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann
Oedipus, Z. 583: Music for a WhileHenry Purcell, Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann
If Music Be the Food of Love, Z. 379Henry Purcell, Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: EpithalamiumHenry Purcell, Alfred Deller, Walter Bergmann
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Hark How All ThingsHenry Purcell, Alfred Deller, Abbey Strings
Welcome Song: What, What Shall Be Done, Z. 340Henry Purcell, Alfred Deller, Norman Walker, Richard Lewis, Anthony Bernard, London Chamber Orchestra
Ho! Who Comes Here All AlongThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, Margaret Field - Hyde, Eileen McLoughlin, René Soames, Gordon Clinton
Giulio Cesare in Egitto, Hwv. 17: Alma del Gran PompeoGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, George Weldon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Messiah, HWV. 56: O Thou That TellestGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, George Weldon, Philharmonia Orchestra
Messiah, HWV. 56: He Was DespisedGeorge Frideric Handel, Alfred Deller, George Weldon, Philharmonia Orchestra
O Care, Thou Wilt Dispatch MeThomas Weelkes, Alfred Deller, Margaret Field - Hyde, Eileen McLoughlin, René Soames, Gordon Clinton
Ye That Do Live in Pleasures PlentyJohn Wilbye, Alfred Deller, Margaret Field - Hyde, Eileen McLoughlin, René Soames, Gordon Clinton
Hear O HeavensPelham Humfrey, Alfred Deller, Lawrence Watts, Maurice Bevan, John Dykes Bower
In Ecclesiis Benedicite DominoGiovanni Gabrieli, Alfred Deller, Joan Alexander, John Wynton, Stanley Riley, Arnold Goldsbrough, The Goldsbrough Orchestra
O rosa bella - John Bedyngham VersionJohannes Bedyngham, Alfred Deller
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