2/5. Religion and Politics. Church and state were uncomfortable but constant bedfellows in 17th-century England, making life complicated for Purcell, who held top jobs with both. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Rejoice in the Lord Alway (Bell Anthem)
Winchester Cathedral Choir, Brandenburg Consort, director David Hill
Voluntary in D minor Paul Plummer (organ)
I Will Love Thee, 0 Lord Michael George (bass),
Choir of New College, Oxford, the King's Consort, conductor Robert King
Retir'd from Mortals' Sight
Nancy Argenta (soprano), Nigel North (archlute) Suite No 3 in G Kenneth Gilbert (harpsichord) Funeral Music for Queen Mary II Oxford
Camerata, conductor Jeremy Summerly Repeated on Monday at 12 midnight