Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626 - Henry Purcell - Vinyl LP UK

Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626 - Henry Purcell

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Henry Purcell's masterpiece, "Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626," a seminal work in the classical choral genre. Released on August 22, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, this album captures the essence of Purcell's genius, offering a rich and evocative journey through one of the most celebrated operas in history.

Spanning a concise yet impactful 52 minutes, this album is a testament to Purcell's ability to blend intricate vocal arrangements with deeply resonant themes of love, betrayal, and fate. The opera, composed in the late 17th century, remains a cornerstone of classical music, and this recording brings its emotional depth and musical brilliance to life with stunning clarity.

From the hauntingly beautiful "Dido's Lament" to the energetic "Sailors' Dance," each track showcases Purcell's mastery of both choral and instrumental composition. The album features a stellar cast of vocalists and musicians, delivering performances that are as powerful as they are nuanced. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating exploration of one of the most enduring works in the classical canon.

22 augustus 2025A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2025 Parlophone Records LimitedA Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2025 Parlophone Records Limited

Tracks

Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: OvertureHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
1:45
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Shake the Cloud from off Your Brow" (Belinda)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro
0:34
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Banish Sorrow, Banish Care" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
0:30
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Ah! Belinda, I Am Pressed with Torment" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
4:00
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Grief Increases by Concealing" (Belinda, Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
0:32
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "When Monarchs Unite, How Happy Their State" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
0:13
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Whence Could so Much Virtue Spring" (Dido, Belinda)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
1:43
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Fear No Danger to Ensue" (Belinda, Attendant, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Carlotta Colombo, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
1:28
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "See, See Your Royal Guest Appears" (Belinda, Aeneas, Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato, Michael Spyres
0:50
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "Cupid Only Throws the Dart" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
0:33
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "If Not for Mine, for Empire’s Sake" - "Pursue Thy Conquest, Love" (Aeneas, Belinda)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Michael Spyres
1:13
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: "To the Hills and the Vales" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
1:23
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 1: The Triumphing DanceHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
1:09
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: Prelude for the Witches - "Wayward Sisters" - "Harm's Our Delight" - (Sorceress, First Witch, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Alena Dantcheva, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
2:28
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "The Queen of Carthage" - "Ho Ho Ho" (Sorceress, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
0:39
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Ruin’d Ere the Set of Sun" - "Ho Ho Ho" (First Witch, Second Witch, Sorceress, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Alena Dantcheva, Anna Piroli, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
1:08
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "But, Ere We This Perform" (First Witch, Second Witch)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Alena Dantcheva, Anna Piroli, Il Pomo D'oro
1:08
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "In Our Deep Vaulted Cell" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
1:18
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: Echo Dance of the FuriesHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
1:07
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: RitornelleHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
0:33
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Thanks to These Lonesome Vales" (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
2:47
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Oft She Visits This Loved Mountain" (Attendant)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Carlotta Colombo, Il Pomo D'oro
1:50
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Behold, Upon My Bended Spear" (Aeneas, Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato, Michael Spyres
0:33
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Haste, Haste to Town" (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
0:42
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 2: "Stay, Prince!" (Spirit, Aeneas)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Hugh Cutting, Il Pomo D'oro, Michael Spyres
2:36
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Come Away, Fellow Sailors" (Sailor, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir, Laurence Kilsby
1:22
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: The Sailors' DanceHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
0:51
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "See, See, the Flags and Streamers Curling" (Sorceress, First Witch, Second Witch)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Alena Dantcheva, Anna Piroli, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro
0:59
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Our Next Motion Must Be to Storm" (Sorceress)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Beth Taylor, Il Pomo D'oro
0:35
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Destruction’s Our Delight" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
0:30
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: The Witches’ DanceHenry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro
1:46
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Your Counsel, All Is Urg’d in Vain" (Dido, Belinda, Aeneas)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Fatma Said, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato, Michael Spyres
3:36
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "But Death, Alas! I Cannot Shun" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
0:23
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Great Minds Against Themselves Conspire" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
0:54
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "Thy Hand, Belinda" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
0:58
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: Dido's Lament. "When I Am Laid In Earth" (Dido)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Joyce DiDonato
3:30
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act 3: "With Drooping Wings" (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Maxim Emelyanychev, Il Pomo D'oro, Il pomo d'oro Choir
4:18

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About Henry Purcell

Henry Purcell, a luminous star in the firmament of classical music, was an English composer who left an indelible mark on the Baroque era despite his brief life from 1659 to 1695. Renowned for his choral works, Purcell's compositions are a testament to his extraordinary talent and innovation. His music, characterized by its emotional depth and intricate beauty, continues to captivate audiences and inspire musicians. Purcell's enduring legacy is a treasure trove of timeless pieces that transcend the boundaries of time and culture, making him a pivotal figure in the world of classical music.

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