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Disc 01
King Arthur or The British Worthy Z 628 (Oper) (Gesamtaufnahme)
01. "Ouvertre"
02. "Air"
03. "Ouvertre (Reprise)"
04. "Woden, first to thee ... To Woden, our defender (1. Akt)"
05. "The lot is cast, and Tanfan pleas'd"
06. "Brave souls, to be renown'd in story"
07. "I call you all to Woden's hall"
08. "Come if you dare (Sinfonia)"
09. "Hither, this way, this way bend (2. Akt)"
10. "Let not a moonborn elf mislead ye"
11. "Hither this way, this way bend (Ritornello)"
12. "Come, follow me"
13. "How blest are shepherds"
14. "Shepherd, shepherd, leave decoying (Sinfonia)"
15. "Hornpipe"
16. "Come, shepherds, lead up a lively measure"
17. "Second act tune"
18. "Air"
19. "What ho! thou genius of this isle (3. Akt)"
20. "Prelude while Cold Genius rises"
21. "What power art thou (Frost scene)"
22. "Thou doting fool, forbear, forbear"
23. "Great love, I know thee now"
24. "No part of my dominion"
25. "Vorspiel"
26. "See, see, we assemble (Chorus of cold people)"
Disc 02
01. "'Tis I, 'tis I that have warm'd ye (Ritornello)"
02. "'Tis love that has warm'd us"
03. "Sound a parley"
04. "Ritornello"
05. "'Tis love that has warm'd us"
06. "Third act tune"
07. "Hornpipe"
08. "Two daughters of this aged stream are we (4. Akt)"
09. "How happy the lover (Passacaglia)"
10. "For love every creature"
11. "In vain our graces"
12. "Fourth act tune"
13. "Air"
14. "Trumpet tune (5. Akt)"
15. "Ye blust'ring brethren of the skies"
16. "Round thy coast, fair nymph of Britain (Sinfonia)"
17. "For folded flocks, and fruitful plains"
18. "Your hay it is mow'd (Ritornello)"
19. "Fairest isle, all isles excelling"
20. "You say 'tis love creates the pain"
21. "Warlike consort (Trumpet tune)"
22. "Saint George the patron of our isle!"
23. "Chaconne"
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180gr. |
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| Description: | Not only did Sir John Eliot Gardiner celebrate his 80th birthday on April 20th, he will be conducting at the coronation of King Charles III in London on May 6th.
It has been 30 years since he led this recording of Purcell??s high-spirited ??semi-opera?? King Arthur, now released on LP. The work is famed above all for ??What power art thou??? ?? also known as ??The Cold Song?? ?? an evocation of winter that freezes the blood. Gardiner conducts two ensembles he founded ?? the Monteverdi Choir and Monteverdi Orchestra ?? and the singers include Jennifer Smith, Paul Elliott and Stephen Varcoe.
??A polished, extremely stylish and beautifully recorded performance which you are unlikely ever to hear bettered,? was Gramophone??s verdict when the recording first appeared. On its re-release some years later, Opera magazine wrote: ??The joie de vivre in Gardiner??s Purcell lifts the spirits ? His King Arthur is still the best.? - 180GR."King Arthur" is a remarkable LP featuring the celebrated conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner, alongside distinguished soloists Smith, Fischer, and Priday with the English Baroque Soloists (EBS). This recording brings to life Henry Purcell's iconic semi-opera "King Arthur," blending dramatic storytelling with exquisite baroque music. The performance stands out for its historical authenticity and emotional depth, capturing both the grandeur and subtlety of Purcell?s composition. Erato, renowned for its dedication to classical excellence since 1953, has consistently delivered high-quality recordings that highlight both established maestros and emerging talents in classical music. Sir John Eliot Gardiner is one of the most acclaimed conductors of our time, known especially for his interpretations of Baroque repertoire. He has received numerous awards including Grammy Awards and Gramophone Awards; his work with ensembles like the Monteverdi Choir and EBS has set new standards in period performance. |
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505419745254 |
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