H. Purcell - Pocket Purcell - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Recognized during his lifetime as a genius, Henry Purcell subsequently influenced countless classical composers from Handel to Britten. This delightful assortment of his best-known works includes the beautiful yet melancholy 'Dido' Lament' from his.

H. Purcell - Three & Fpur Part Fantazias [COMPACT DISCS] date 05/09/2006

The young, virtuoso A Cappella ensemble VOCES8 presents a sumptuous collection of early works by Henry Purcell one of Englands greatest composers. Joined by the specialist early-music ensemble Les Inventions, the group explores Purcell's astoundingly diverse output anthems, odes, funeral music, semi-operas, masques, sonatas, consort-music, songs and catches populate his extraordinarily multifaceted oeuvre.