1/5. England's Greatest Composer Donald Macleod examines the reputation of Henry Purcell and explains why he thinks the composer deserves to be championed above all his compatriots. Trumpet Overture (The Indian Queen) Purcell Simfony , director Catherine Mackintosh
From Rosy Bow'rs (The Comical History of Don Quixote ) Nancy Argenta (soprano), Nigel North (baroque guitar), Richard Boothby (viola da gamba), Paul Nicholson (harpsichord) Incidental music: The Virtuous Wife
Parley of Instruments, conductor Peter Holman Sonata No 9in F (Golden Sonata) London Baroque Three Parts on a Ground; St Cecilia's 's Day Ode: Welcome to All the Pleasures Taverner Players, Consort and Choir, director Andrew Parrott
Producer Chris Taylor Repeated on Sunday at 12 midnight RT DIRECT: Purcell Sacred Music (2 CDs) with Michael Chance (countertenor), Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet), the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, and Baroque Brass of London conducted by Timothy Brown is available for E6.99 including p&p. To order please send a cheque, payable to Selections to:
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