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Composer of the Week: Purcell

on BBC Radio 3

With Donald Macleod. The short reign of James II was turbulent both musically and politically. But Purcell put the changing times to his advantage and began to explore a diverse range of musical styles My Heartls Inditing Collegium Vocale, conductor Philippe Herreweghe
How Have I Stray'd Susan Gritton
(soprano), Michael George (bass), David Miller (theorbo), Helen Gough (bass viol),Robert King (chamber organ)
Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light (Evening Hymn) Emma Kirkby (soprano), Anthony Rooley (lute), Christopher Hogwood (chamber organ)
Once, Twice, Thrice I Julia Tried
Deller Consort , director Alfred Deller Tom the Taylor; Sir Walter Enjoying His Damsel The Merry Companions
Now Does the Glorious Day Appear
John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Michael George (bass), James Bowman (countertenor),
Charles Pott (bass), Charles Daniels (tenor), Gillian Fisher (soprano), the King's Consort, director Robert King See also 9.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod.
Conductor:
Philippe Herreweghe
Soprano:
Susan Gritton
Soprano:
Michael George
Bass:
David Miller
Bass:
Helen Gough
Soprano:
Emma Kirkby
Soprano:
Anthony Rooley
Unknown:
Christopher Hogwood
Unknown:
Deller Consort
Director:
Alfred Deller
Tenor:
John Mark Ainsley
Tenor:
Michael George
Bass:
James Bowman
Bass:
Charles Pott
Bass:
Charles Daniels
Soprano:
Gillian Fisher
Director:
Robert King

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