HENRY PURCELL

Recorded on 26 August, 30 November,
1 December 1992 and 3-6 January 1993
Playing time : 70'48"   DDD

Reviews

"This disc is full of the wonderful writing that we expect from Purcell...that is becoming better known and understood through Robert King's performances."

Fanfare, USA

"Every number brings new riches, and two have never been recorded before. Indeed, 'The Way of God' is a revelation."

BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide

HENRY PURCELL (1659-1695)

1     Behold, I bring you glad tidings (Z2)
2     Since God, so tender a regard (Z143)
3     Early, O Lord, my fainting soul (Z132)
4     Sleep, Adam, sleep and take thy rest (Z195)
5     Awake, ye dead (Z182)
6     The earth trembled (Z197)
7     The way of God is an undefiled way (Z56) *
8     Lord, not to us, but to thy name (Z137)
9     Lord, what is man? (Z192)
10   Sing unto God (Z52) *
11   O, all ye people, clap your hands (Z138)
12   My heart is inditing (Z30)

* first recording