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| 1. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': Ouverture |
| 2. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art, Come Away' |
| 3. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': 'Sound the trumpet' |
| 4. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art, Come Away' |
| 5. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': 'Strike The Viol' |
| 6. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': 'The Day That Such A Blessing' |
| 7. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': 'Bid The Virtues' |
| 8. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': 'These, Are The Sacred Charms' |
| 9. 'Come, Ye Sons Of Art': 'See Natur, Rejoicing' |
| 10. Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary: March |
| 11. Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary: Man That Is Born' (1st Sentence) |
| 12. Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary: Canzona |
| 13. Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary: 'In The Midst Of Life' (2nd Sentence) |
| 14. Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary: Canzona |
| 15. Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary: 'Thou Knowest, Lord, The Secrets Of Our Hearts' (3rd Sentence) |
| 16. Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary: March |
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
This is a superb CD - showing off Purcell's marvellous diverse talent for composing superb music for all occasions - the first part is celebratory, with bright voices at a lively pace. The second part is music for Queen Mary's funeral and is contemplative, solemn and majestic. I loved it - as I love all Purcell music. Glad to hear Classics FM play him more nowadays - previously hardly ever. Anyone who enjoys music by Handel will enjoy this.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I love Purcell and this is a very nice collection
13 Jun 2002
There is something about Purcell's music that has always appealed to me. The way his text is laid under the music is unique to him and to me it is very moving.
The performance's on this disk are first rate and the music is well chosen. I know "Come, ye sons of art" is done almost too often, but this is a very good performance and one simply needs to hear this work every now and again. I am a sucker for a fine ground bass and "Strike the viol" seems to justify the whole form for me.
The funeral music is very moving. It is sad that the celebratory music of "Come, ye sons of Art", written for Queen Mary should need to be followed only eight months later with her funeral music when she became a victim of smallpox. And worse, that Purcell's genius should be cut off by his own death only a few months after his patron Queen was laid to rest.
I believe you can find a great deal to enjoy in this disk.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Purcell At His Finest
24 Aug 2005
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Ironically, Purcell would die shortly after writing two of his finest works; one being the birthday ode, and the other, the royal funeral for Queen Mary II. The Continuo and Brass Ensemble performance make these choral works particularly enjoyable. "Come Ye Sons Of Art" was performed at the Berkshire Choral Festival this past summer.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Very nice performance
5 Mar 2005
"Come Ye Sons of Art" has always been one of my favorites by Purcell. Gardiner's group does an excellent job in performing this wonderful music. "Strike the Viol" has always been one of my favorite little Purcell gems with the beautiful recorder contrasting to the bass line. The cheerful "See Nature Rejoicing" ends the birthday music on a sprite and happy note.
The melancholy music for the Queen's funeral is quite profound and moving. "In the Midst of Life" is a very powerful song that gives images of the spirit of the dead queen rising to heaven. I wish Purcell had not died so young because his works are remarkable but more rare than I would like. Very nice music.
The melancholy music for the Queen's funeral is quite profound and moving. "In the Midst of Life" is a very powerful song that gives images of the spirit of the dead queen rising to heaven. I wish Purcell had not died so young because his works are remarkable but more rare than I would like. Very nice music.
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