(from Abdelazar, or The Moor's Revenge Z570, 1695) CS, EK, JM, LC
26.
Hark! The echoing air
2:13
(from The Fairy Queen) CS, EK, JM, LC
encores
27.
spoken introduction
0:06
(Carolyn Sampson)
28.
I attempt from love's sickness to fly
1:48
(from The Indian Queen Z630, 1695) CS, EK, JM, LC
29.
spoken introduction
0:09
(Carolyn Sampson)
30.
Fairest isle
2:28
(from King Arthur Z628/38, c1691) CS, EK, JM, LC
Total time: 73:24
Solo:Carolyn Sampson soprano
Solo:Elizabeth Kenny lute
Solo:Jonathan Manson bass viol
Solo:Laurence Cummings harpsichord
Recorded live on 17 March 2015 at:
Notes
Carolyn Sampson has enjoyed notable success worldwide in repertoire ranging from early Baroque to the present day. She is in high demand by leading opera companies around the world, and regularly makes recital appearances too. Following the success of her first release ‘Not Just Dowland’; we are now delighted to present her second release on the Wigmore Hall Live label. She is joined by some of Britain’s most exciting exponents of historical performance – lutenist Elizabeth Kenny, harpsichordist Laurence Cummings, and viol player Jonathan Manson.
The leading ensemble examines the colourful world of Purcell songs. Unlike his European counterparts, Purcell was unused to the traditionally operatic terms and was unconstrained by them. Ignorance was certainly bliss in this case; for him ‘Song’ was a performers’ medium. Through the course of this recital, recorded live at Wigmore Hall, we hear the musicians discovering and revealing the meaning of the texts, as they bring to life the works with sensitivity and charm.
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