Semele: OvertureJohn Eccles, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Behold Auspicious Flashes RiseJohn Eccles, Graeme Broadbent, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Lucky Omens Bless Our RitesJohn Eccles, Graeme Broadbent, Rory Carver, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Daughter, Obey, Hear, and ObeyJohn Eccles, William Wallace, Jonathan Brown, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Ah Me! What Refuge Now Is Left Me?John Eccles, Anna Dennis, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: See, She Blushing Turns Her EyesJohn Eccles, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Hymen Haste, Thy Torch PrepareJohn Eccles, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Alas! She Yields, and Has Undone MeJohn Eccles, Anna Dennis, William Wallace, Aoife Miskelly, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Why Dost Thou Thus Untimely Grieve?John Eccles, Anna Dennis, William Wallace, Aoife Miskelly, Jonathan Brown, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Symphony (1)John Eccles, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Avert These Omens, All Ye Pow'rs! (1)John Eccles, Graeme Broadbent, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Avert These Omens, All Ye Pow'rs! (2)John Eccles, Graeme Broadbent, Rory Carver, James Rhodes, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Again Auspicious Flashes RiseJohn Eccles, Anna Dennis, William Wallace, Graeme Broadbent, Rory Carver, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Symphony (2)John Eccles, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Cease Your VowsJohn Eccles, Graeme Broadbent, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 2: O Athamas, What Torture Hast Thou Born!John Eccles, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 2: Turn, Hopeless Lover, Turn Thy EyesJohn Eccles, Aoife Miskelly, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 2: She Weeps!John Eccles, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 2: Such Unavailing Mercy Is in Beauty FoundJohn Eccles, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 2: Ah Me, Too Much Afflicted!John Eccles, William Wallace, Aoife Miskelly, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 2: You've Undone MeJohn Eccles, William Wallace, Aoife Miskelly, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 3: Ah, Wretched Prince, Doom'd to Disastrous Love!John Eccles, William Wallace, Aoife Miskelly, Jonathan Brown, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 4: See, See, Jove's Priests and Holy Augurs ComeJohn Eccles, Jonathan Brown, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 4: Hail, Cadmus, Hail!John Eccles, Graeme Broadbent, Rory Carver, James Rhodes, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 4: Endless Pleasure, Endless LoveJohn Eccles, Rory Carver, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 4: Haste, Haste, to Sacrifice PrepareJohn Eccles, Graeme Broadbent, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 4: Cease Your MourningJohn Eccles, Graeme Broadbent, Rory Carver, James Rhodes, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 1: SymphonyJohn Eccles, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 1: Iris, Impatient of Thy StayJohn Eccles, Helen Charlston, Héloïse Bernard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 1: There from Mortal Cares RetiringJohn Eccles, Héloïse Bernard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 1: Thither Flora the FairJohn Eccles, Héloïse Bernard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 1: No More, I'll Hear No MoreJohn Eccles, Helen Charlston, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 1: Not One of Curst Agenor's Race I'll SpareJohn Eccles, Helen Charlston, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 1: Hear, Mighty QueenJohn Eccles, Helen Charlston, Héloïse Bernard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 2: See, After the Toils of an Amorous FightJohn Eccles, Bethany Horak Hallett, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 2: Come Zephyrs, Come, While Cupid SingsJohn Eccles, Bethany Horak Hallett, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 2: Dance of the ZephyrsJohn Eccles, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 2: O Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me?John Eccles, Anna Dennis, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: Sleep ForsakingJohn Eccles, Bethany Horak Hallett, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: Let Me Not Another MomentJohn Eccles, Anna Dennis, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: Lay Thy Doubts and Fears AsideJohn Eccles, Richard Burkhard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: Nor Was I AbsentJohn Eccles, Richard Burkhard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: If Cheerful HopesJohn Eccles, Anna Dennis, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: If This Be Love, Not You AloneJohn Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: Ah Me!John Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: With My Frailty Don't Upbraid MeJohn Eccles, Anna Dennis, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: Thy Sex of Jove's the MasterpieceJohn Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: Thy Needless Fears RemoveJohn Eccles, Richard Burkhard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 3: By My CommandJohn Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
Semele, Act II Scene 4: SymphonyJohn Eccles, Academy of Ancient Music, Julian Perkins
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Album Description
(C) 2021 Academy of Ancient Music(P) 2021 Academy of Ancient Music
Immerse yourself in the rich, baroque splendor of John Eccles' "Semele," a captivating opera serena that showcases the composer's mastery of the genre. Released on January 29, 2021, by the esteemed Academy of Ancient Music, this album is a testament to Eccles' ability to blend dramatic intensity with lyrical beauty.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, "Semele" is a journey through a tale of love, jealousy, and divine intervention. The opera is divided into two acts, each filled with arias, choruses, and symphonies that highlight the emotional depth and narrative power of Eccles' composition. The tracklist is a rollercoaster of human emotions, from the tender "Endless Pleasure, Endless Love" to the dramatic "Ah Me! What Refuge Now Is Left Me?" and the triumphant "Hail, Cadmus, Hail!"
John Eccles, an English baroque composer, was known for his contributions to the development of English opera. "Semele" is a prime example of his work, offering a glimpse into the musical landscape of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The album is a must-listen for fans of baroque music, opera enthusiasts, and anyone eager to explore the rich history of classical music.
The Academy of Ancient Music, renowned for its authentic performances of baroque and classical music, brings Eccles' "Semele" to life with their signature precision and passion. Their interpretation of this classic work is a treat for the ears, offering a fresh perspective on a timeless piece.
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