Countertenor Duets by Purcell and Blow
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Music CD Cover Composer: John Blow Composer: Henry Purcell Conductor: Robert King Performer: James Bowman Orchestra: King's Consort Performer: Michael Chance Edition: Music CD Format: Import CD Release Date: 1992-11-18 Music Label: Hyperion UK Soundtracks:
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Free Music Notes for Countertenor Duets by Purcell and Blow Album
Free Music Review: a voice teacher and early music fan
Hit: 5 Stars
DELCIOUS DUETS DELIVERED BY BOWMAN AND CHANCE!
Henry Purcell became under the influence of John Blow's compositional style while they were both employed at Westminster Abbey. Purcell was an assistant to the royal instrument keeper while Blow was the organist. Later on Purcell became the organist succeeding Blow and in l6 years had established himself as the greatest English composer of the age. At his untimely death Blow returned as the organist at the Abbey.
This CD includes the following songs by Purcell: 6 duets: "Sound the trumpet"; "In Vain the am'rous flute"; "Sing, sing ye druids";"O dive custos...";"No resistance is but vain";and "Hark how the songsters". Also 2 solos:"O solitude my sweetest choice" (Bowman); "Incassum,Lesbia rogas" (Chance). Two duets by Blow:"Ah, Heav'n! What is't I hear?" and the absolute high point of the disc :"Ode on the death of Mr. Henry Purcell".
The voices of Chance and Bowman are a perfect blend and each song is rendered just to perfection!!! I personally prefer the performance of Michael Chance because of the unique quality of his vocal sound and his sensitivity to the demands of each selection. His one solo on the disc is truly a thing of beauty. It's all very enjoyable and is a good variety of tunes.