Purcell: Dido & Æneas, Circe - Henry Purcell - Vinyl LP UK

Purcell: Dido & Æneas, Circe - Henry Purcell

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Henry Purcell's masterpieces with the album "Purcell: Dido & Æneas, Circe." This exquisite collection, released on October 14, 2022, under the Aparté label, showcases the genius of one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era. The album spans a total of 1 hour and 12 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical and choral music that will captivate and enchant.

The album features two of Purcell's most renowned works: "Dido and Aeneas," an opera that tells the tragic love story of Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and the Trojan hero Aeneas, and "Circe," a semi-opera that delves into the mythological world of the enchantress Circe. Each piece is performed with meticulous attention to detail, bringing to life the intricate compositions and powerful emotions that Purcell so masterfully crafted.

From the hauntingly beautiful arias to the dynamic choral performances, this album is a testament to Purcell's enduring legacy. The tracks range from the dramatic and intense to the serene and contemplative, offering a diverse and engaging listening experience. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Experience the brilliance of Henry Purcell and let the timeless melodies of "Purcell: Dido & Æneas, Circe" transport you to a world of musical splendor.

14 oktober 20222022 Little Tribeca2022 Little Tribeca

Tracks

Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: OvertureHenry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte
1:50
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: Shake the Cloud from Off Your Brow (Belinda)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Julie Roset
0:35
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: Banish Sorrow, Banish Care (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
0:34
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: Ah! Belinda, I Am Press'd with Torment (Dido)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Camille Allérat
4:14
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: Grief Increases by Concealing (Belinda, Dido)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Julie Roset, Camille Allérat
0:34
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: When Monarchs Unite, How Happy Their State (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
0:16
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: Whence Could so Much Virtue Spring? (Dido, Belinda)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Camille Allérat, Julie Roset
1:54
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: Fear no Danger to Ensue (Belinda, Second Woman, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Ana Vieira Leite, Jonas Descotte, Julie Roset, Les Argonautes
1:51
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: See, Your Royal Guest Appears (Belinda, Æneas, Dido)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Julie Roset, Renato Dolcini, Camille Allérat
0:53
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: Cupid Only Throws the Dart (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
0:43
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: If Not for Mine, for Empire's Sake (Æneas, Belinda)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Renato Dolcini, Julie Roset
1:12
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: To the Hills and the Vales (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
1:11
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act I, The Palace: The Triumphing DanceHenry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte
1:14
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1, The Cave: Prelude for the Witches. Wayward Sisters, You That Fright (Sorceress). Harm's Our Delight (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Anthea Pichanick, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
2:20
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1, The Cave: The Queen of Carthage, Whom We Hate (Sorceress). Ho, Ho, Ho (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Anthea Pichanick, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
0:39
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II, The Cave: Ruin'd Ere the Set of Sun? (Two Witches, Sorceress). Ho, Ho, Ho (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Ana Vieira Leite, Anthea Pichanick, Jonas Descotte, Julie Roset, Les Argonautes
1:13
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1, The Cave: But Ere We This Perform (Two Witches)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Ana Vieira Leite, Julie Roset
1:13
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1, The Cave: In Our Deep Vaulted Cell (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
1:36
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1, The Cave: Echo Dance of the FuriesHenry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte
1:05
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 1, The Cave: RitornelleHenry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte
0:56
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2, The Grove: Thanks to These Lonesome Vales (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Julie Roset, Les Argonautes
3:23
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2, The Grove: Oft She Visits This Lone Mountain (Second Woman)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Ana Vieira Leite
2:05
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2, The Grove: Behold, Upon My Bending Spear (Æneas, Dido)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Renato Dolcini, Camille Allérat
0:33
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2, The Grove: Haste, Haste to Town (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Julie Roset, Les Argonautes
0:44
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act II Scene 2, The Grove: Stay, Prince, and Hear Great Jove's Command (Spirit, Æneas)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Leo Fernique, Renato Dolcini
2:51
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1, The Ships: Come Away Fellow Sailors (First Sailor, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes, Pierre Arpin
1:42
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1, The Ships: The Sailors' DanceHenry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte
0:44
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1, The Ships: See the Flags and Streamers Curling (Sorceress, Two Witches)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Anthea Pichanick, Ana Vieira Leite, Julie Roset
1:12
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1, The Ships: Our Next Motion (Sorceress)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Anthea Pichanick
0:36
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1, The Ships: Destruction's Our Delight (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
0:33
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 1, The Ships: The Witches' DanceHenry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte
2:15
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Your Counsel All Is Urg'd in Vain (Dido, Belinda, Æneas)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Camille Allérat, Julie Roset, Renato Dolcini
3:22
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: But Death, alas! I cannot shun (Dido)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Camille Allérat
0:33
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Great Minds Against Themselves Conspire (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
1:01
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: Thy Hand Belinda; Darkness Shades Me (Dido)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Camille Allérat
1:02
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: When I Am Laid in Earth (Dido)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Camille Allérat
3:59
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III Scene 2: With Drooping Wings (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
5:30
Circe, Z. 575: We Must Assemble by a Sacrifice (Second Priest, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes, Renato Dolcini
1:49
Circe, Z. 575: Their Necessary Aid You Use (First, Second and Third Priests)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Augustin Laudet, Renato Dolcini, Anthea Pichanick
0:46
Circe, Z. 575: The Air, With Music Gently Wound (Second Priest, Third Priest)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Renato Dolcini, Anthea Pichanick
1:25
Circe, Z. 575: The Air, With Music Gently Wound (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
1:25
Circe, Z. 575: Come Every Demon (First Priest)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Augustin Laudet
1:19
Circe, Z. 575: Circe, the Daughter of the Sun Obey (Chorus)Henry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
0:42
Circe, Z. 575: You Who Hatch Factions (First Priest)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Augustin Laudet
0:40
Circe, Z. 575: Circe the daughter of the Sun obey (Chorus) IIHenry Purcell, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
0:46
Circe, Z. 575: Magicians' Dance (Part 1)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte
0:26
Circe, Z. 575: Pluto, Arise! (Second Priest)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte, Renato Dolcini
1:15
Circe, Z. 575: Magicians' Dance (Part 2)Henry Purcell, Les Argonautes, Jonas Descotte
0:53
Circe, Z. 575: Lovers, Who to Their First Embraces Go (First and Second Women, Chorus)Henry Purcell, Ana Vieira Leite, Augustin Laudet, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
1:31
Circe, Z. 575: Great Minister of Fate (Chorus). At Your Dread Word (Second Woman)Henry Purcell, Augustin Laudet, Jonas Descotte, Les Argonautes
0:58

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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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