King Arthur

~ Release by Henry Purcell; Véronique Gens, Claron McFadden, Sandrine Piau, Susannah Waters, Jonathan Best, Mark Padmore, Iain Paton, Petteri Salomaa, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

Venus / A Shepherdess / A Nymph.................Véronique Gens Soprano
Philidel / Honour / A Siren ............................Claron McFadden Soprano
She / A Shepherdess / A Siren.......................Sandrine Piau Soprano
Cupid / Nereid.............................................Susannah Waters Soprano
Grimbald / He / A Nymph..............................Jonathan Best Bass
Cold Genius / Aeolus / Comus........................Petteri Salomaa Bass
Pan............................................................François Bazola Bass
Shepherd....................................................Iain Paton Tenor
Other Soloist...............................................Mark Padmore Tenor

Annotation last modified on 2019-06-11 19:16 UTC.

Tracklist

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1King Arthur: Act IV. "Two daughters of this aged stream are we"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
soprano vocals [Siren]:
Claron McFadden (American soprano) (in 1995-02) and Sandrine Piau (soprano) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV, Scene II, 29. “Two daughters of this aged stream are we” (Sirens) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV
Henry Purcell2:31
2King Arthur: Act IV. Passacaglia - "How happy the lover" - Ritornello - "For love every creature" - "In vain are our graces"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Men]:
Richard Duguay (in 1995-02), David Le Monnier (in 1995-02) and Jean-Marie Puissant (Tenor & Choral Conductor) (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Nymphs]:
Jonathan Best (operatic bass) (in 1995-02), Véronique Gens (soprano) (in 1995-02), Mhairi Lawson (soprano) (in 1995-02), Violaine Lucas (in 1995-02) and Carys Lloyd Roberts (Welsh soprano) (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Women]:
Valérie Picard (Soprano) (in 1995-02), Anne Pichard (in 1995-02) and Sheena Wolstencroft (Soprano) (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (British tenor) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV, Scene II, 30. Passacaglia – “How happy the lover” (Tenor, Nymphs, and Sylvans) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV
Henry Purcell7:13
3King Arthur: Act IV. Fourth Act Tune (Air)
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV, Scene II, 31. Fourth Act Tune: Air (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act IV
Henry Purcell0:40
4King Arthur: Act V. Trumpet Tune
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 32. Trumpet Tune (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell0:47
5King Arthur: Act V. "Ye blust'ring brethren of the skies"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
bass vocals [Aeolus]:
Petteri Salomaa (baritone) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 33. “Ye blust’ring brethren” (Aeolus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell3:24
6King Arthur: Act V. Symphony
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 34. Symphony (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell1:42
7King Arthur: Act V. "Round thy coast"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
bass vocals [Pan]:
Etienne Bazola (bass-baritone) (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
soprano vocals [Nereid]:
Susannah Waters (soprano) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 35. “Round thy coasts, fair nymph of Britain” (Pan, a Nereid) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell3:21
8King Arthur: Act V. "For folded flocks, and fruitful plains"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
bass vocals:
Jonathan Best (operatic bass) (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (British tenor) (in 1995-02) and Iain Paton (tenor) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 36. “For folded flocks, on fruitful plains” (alto, tenor, bass) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell2:00
9King Arthur: Act V. "Your hay it is mow'd"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
bass vocals [Comus]:
Petteri Salomaa (baritone) (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus of Basses (including gentlemen of the orchestra in the last verse)]:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 37. “Your hay it is mow’d, and your corn is reap’d” (Comus, peasants) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell2:29
10King Arthur: Act V. "Fairest Isle"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
soprano vocals [Venus]:
Véronique Gens (soprano) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 38. “Fairest Isle” (Venus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell4:43
11King Arthur: Act V. "You say 'tis Love"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
bass vocals [He]:
Jonathan Best (operatic bass) (in 1995-02)
soprano vocals [She]:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 39. “You say ’tis love” (He, She) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell5:27
12King Arthur: Act V. Trumpet Tune
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 40. Trumpet Tune (Warlike Consort) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell0:35
13King Arthur: Act V. "Saint George"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
soprano vocals [Honour]:
Claron McFadden (American soprano) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
partial recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 41. “Saint George, the patron of our Isle” … “Our natives not alone appear” (Honour, chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell2:06
14King Arthur: Act V. "Our natives not alone appear"
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
partial recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 41. “Saint George, the patron of our Isle” … “Our natives not alone appear” (Honour, chorus) (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell1:07
15King Arthur: Act V. Chaconne
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 42. Chaconne (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V
Henry Purcell3:31

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viola:Galina Zinchenko (violinist)
violin [Violins I]:Peter Van Boxelaere (violinist)
violin [Violins II]:Martha Moore (violinist)