Tim Mead and Purcell: A match made in heaven
The British countertenor talks text, musical line, and those tricksy bottom notes.
The British countertenor talks text, musical line, and those tricksy bottom notes.
Matthew Manchester explains that there is still much to learn about an instrument once likened to a “choice castrato”.
The fantastical world of Purcell's private fantasies reborn.
Purcell’s royal odes given elegance, polish and wit from The King’s Consort.
The English composer’s talent and versatility flourished in a city and era with a huge appetite for the arts.
What’s in a day? From Adès to Kate Bush, quite a lot, says a debut recording.
How the English composer helped prop up the shaky Stuart dynasty.
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Another rich selection of Purcell’s stylish music stylishly performed.
Christophers serves up more musical puffery to please the Merry Monarch.
D’Oustrac and Gaillard make all kinds of madness seem vicariously pleasurable.
The Gabrieli Consort & Players strikes Purcellian gold again.
A King Arthur for our times from one of today’s great Purcellians.