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Purcell wrote so much in so many different spheres of musical activity that it is easy to forget that one of his main tasks was to be a royal composer, to provide music for the occasions of State in Westminster Abbey, just as the Gabrielis had done for the Doge at St Mark’s, or Lully for the French monarchs at Versailles. One of the most notable – and highly praised – accounts of Purcell’s choral music came from the Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge, conducted by George Guest. They made three records for Argo – in 1964, 1972 and 1975 – covering Purcell’s Music for the Chapel Royal, a selection of Verse Anthems, the Te Deum and Jubilate and other works. The three are collected on a 2CD set. Texts are included in the booklet.
Henry Purcell: They that go down to the sea in ships (Z.57)
They that go down to the sea in ships (Z.57)
Henry Purcell: Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes mei (Z.135)
Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes mei (Z.135)
Henry Purcell: "My beloved spake" (Z.28)
"My beloved spake" (Z.28)
Henry Purcell: O sing unto the Lord a new song
O sing unto the Lord a new song
Henry Purcell: Lord, how long wilt thou be angry? (Z.25)
Lord, how long wilt thou be angry? (Z.25)
Henry Purcell: Who hath believed our report
Who hath believed our report
Henry Purcell: Behold, I bring you glad tidings (c.1687)
Behold, I bring you glad tidings (c.1687)
Henry Purcell: In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust (Verse Anthem) Z16
In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust (Verse Anthem) Z16
Henry Purcell: Te Deum Laudamus and Jubilate Deo in D Z232
We praise thee
Thou art the King of Glory
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin
Jubilate - O be joyful in the Lord
Henry Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the death of Queen Mary II (1695)
Man..., Z27 - In the midst, Z17B - Thou knowest, Z58B
Henry Purcell: Remember not, Lord, our offences (Z.50)
Remember not, Lord, our offences (Z.50)
Henry Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the death of Queen Mary II (1695)
March & Canzona, Z860 (originally from Z600)
Thou knowest Lord, Z58C
Henry Purcell: I Was Glad (verse anthem), Z.19
I Was Glad (verse anthem), Z.19
Henry Purcell: O Lord God of Hosts (Verse Anthem), Z37
O Lord God of Hosts (Verse Anthem), Z37
Henry Purcell: O give thanks (Verse Anthem), Z33
O give thanks (Verse Anthem), Z33
October 2012
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“Vibrant readings of some of Purcell's best loved choral works unalloyed by 'authentic' prissiness”
“The impact of Inia Te Wiata's entry in They that go down to the sea in ships is almost sensational … Outstanding among the soloists is the counter-tenor, Charles Brett. The orchestral playing is sprightly, the choral singing polished”
“The performances are excellent. James Bowman is in splendid voice and he is well matched by Charles Brett (in this music, the others are really a supporting cast to the countertenors). The orchestra plays with its usual sensitivity of tone and nuance. As for Mr. Guest, he understands the Funeral Sentences in no mean manner, for it is easy to overdo the pain or to adopt the stiff upper lip, yet he manages to combine the two in goodly proportion”
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They that go down to the sea in ships (Z.57)
