Locke: Psyche - Matthew Locke - Vinyl LP UK

Locke: Psyche - Matthew Locke

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the rich, baroque world of Matthew Locke's "Psyche," a captivating album released on September 23, 2022, under the esteemed Harmonia Mundi label. This 1 hour and 40-minute masterpiece is a meticulously crafted journey through the dramatic and musical landscape of Locke's semi-opera, "Psyche."

The album is a testament to Locke's innovative compositional style, blending the English masque tradition with the emerging Italian opera style of the late 17th century. Each of the 36 tracks is a distinct piece of the puzzle, coming together to form a vivid musical narrative. From the delicate "Symphony of recorders and soft musick" to the powerful "Dance of the Furies," Locke's music is a feast for the ears, showcasing his mastery of both instrumental and vocal forms.

"Psyche" is not just a collection of tracks but a fully realized musical drama, complete with overtures, dances, songs, and symphonies. The album features a diverse range of characters and scenes, from the rustic dances of sylvans and dryads to the grand entries of gods and goddesses. Locke's use of musical motifs to represent different characters and emotions is a testament to his skill as a composer.

The album is a must for anyone interested in the development of English opera and the work of one of its most innovative composers. Whether you're a seasoned baroque music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Psyche" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. So, sit back, press play, and let the enchanting world of Matthew Locke's "Psyche" unfold before you.

23 september 20222022 harmonia mundi2022 harmonia mundi / Ensemble Correspondances

Tracks

Psyche, Act I: OvertureMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
2:16
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: A symphony of recorders and soft musickMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:43
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Great Psyche, goddess of each Field and Grove (Pan & Nymphs)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Nicolas Brooymans
2:13
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: A rustick dance of Sylvans & DryadsMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
2:20
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Symphony of rustick musick representing an ecchoMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:00
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Song of Ecchoes "Great Psyche shall find no such pleasure as here"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
2:32
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Dance for Ambition, Power, Plenty and PeaceMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:05
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Entry of EnvyMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:57
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Song of Envy & Furies "Envy 'gainst Psyche"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Renaud Brès, Caroline Bardot, Caroline Weynants
1:24
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Entry of the Princes Nicander & PolynicesMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
2:45
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Symphony at the descending of Venus in her chariot drawn by dovesMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:43
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: With kindness I your pray'rs receive (Venus)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Lieselot de Wilde
1:22
Psyche, Act I Scene 1: Symphony at the ascending of Venus in her chariot drawn by dovesMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:48
Psyche, Act II: Curtain tune. The temple of Apollo DelphicusMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:32
Psyche, Act II Scene 1: Song of procession in the temple "Let's to Apollo's Altar now repair"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Lucile Richardot
2:30
Psyche, Act II Scene 1: Son of Latona (Chief Priest)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Lucile Richardot
4:20
Psyche, Act II Scene 1: Dance of PriestsMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:59
Psyche, Act II Scene 1: To Apollo, our Celestial King (Chief Priest & his attendants)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:29
Psyche, Act II Scene 1: Ceremony for ApolloMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:05
Psyche, Act II Scene 2: Entry for Despairing LoversMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
2:13
Psyche, Act II Scene 2: Break, break distracted heart (Four Despairing Lovers)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Caroline Bardot, Davy Cornillot, Marc Mauillon, Nicolas Brooymans
5:03
Psyche, Act II Scene 2: Intermède. Plainte italienne (extr. from Lully's Psyché)Jean-Baptiste Lully, Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Lucile Richardot, Antonin Rondepierre, Nicolas Brooymans
10:39
Psyche, Act III: Curtain tuneMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
3:36
Psyche, Act III Scene 1: Dance of CyclopsMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:54
Psyche, Act III Scene 1: Song of Vulcan "Ye bold Sons of Earth"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Etienne Bazola, David Tricou, Renaud Brès, Nicolas Brooymans, Marc Mauillon
3:43
Psyche, Act III Scene 1: Song at the Treat of Cupid & Psyche "All joy to fair Psyche"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Caroline Weynants, Marc Mauillon, Davy Cornillot, Nicolas Brooymans, Caroline Bardot
3:58
Psyche, Act III Scene 2: Warlike dance with a consort of loud martial musickMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:42
Psyche, Act III Scene 2: Song and dance of the Salij "Let us loudly rejoice"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, David Tricou, Davy Cornillot
1:05
Psyche, Act III Scene 2: Song of Praesul "Great God of War"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Antonin Rondepierre
1:41
Psyche, Act III Scene 2: Warlike danceMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:47
Psyche, Act III Scene 2: While we to Mars (Praesul)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Antonin Rondepierre
0:19
Psyche, Act III Scene 2: Venus & Mars meet in the Air in their chariots; his drawn by horses, and hers by dovesMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:32
Psyche, Act III Scene 2: Song of Venus & Mars "Great God of War"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Lieselot de Wilde, Marc Mauillon
2:24
Psyche, Act III Scene 2: Entry of FuriesMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:04
Psyche, Act IV Scene 1: Curtain tune. A stately garden belonging to the magnificent palaceMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:22
Psyche, Act IV Scene 1: Entry for CupidsMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:07
Psyche, Act IV Scene 1: Song for Cupids "Let old Age"Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Antonin Rondepierre, Paul-Antoine Benos-Djian
1:28
Psyche, Act IV Scene 1: Dance of the statues, leaping from their pedestalsMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:32
Psyche, Act IV Scene 2: Stay, stay (God of the River & two Nymphs to Psyche)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Lucile Richardot, Caroline Weynants, Caroline Bardot
2:24
Psyche, Act IV Scene 2: Symphony at the descending of VenusMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:19
Psyche, Act V: Curtain tune. Burning ruins of buildings, the throne of Pluto, and a great number of Devils & FuriesMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:43
Psyche, Act V Scene 1: To what great distresses (Devils & Furies)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
2:07
Psyche, Act V Scene 1: Dance of the FuriesMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
0:48
Psyche, Act V Scene 1: Entry of PlutoMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
3:07
Psyche, Act V Scene 1: Refrain your tears (Pluto)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Nicolas Brooymans
0:59
Psyche, Act V Scene 1: Psyche, draw near (Proserpina & Pluto)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Davy Cornillot, Nicolas Brooymans
2:08
Psyche, Act V Scene 1: Be gone, fair Psyche (Proserpina & Pluto)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:58
Psyche, Act V Scenes 2 & 3: Symphony at the descending of Apollo and the GodsMatthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
1:28
Psyche, Act V Scene 3: Assemble all the ye Heavenly Quire (Apollo)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé
2:21
Psyche, Act V Scene 3: On Earth by unkindness (Three Elysian Lovers)Matthew Locke, Ensemble Correspondances, Sébastien Daucé, Caroline Weynants, Davy Cornillot, Caroline Bardot
2:10

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About Matthew Locke

Matthew Locke, an American politician born in 1730 and passing away in 1801, was a prominent figure in the early days of the United States. Known for his contributions to the political landscape, Locke's work has left a lasting impact on the nation's history. His insights and actions during his time in office have been studied and admired by historians and political enthusiasts alike. While not primarily known as a musician, his name resonates with those interested in the foundational era of American governance.

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