Purcell / Taverner Choir & Players / Parrott - Dido & Aeneas - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Armonico Consert and soloists perform Henry Purcell's evergreen chamber opera Dido & Aeneas, the work based on Virgil's epic, the Aeneid. Armonico Consert is one of the largest and most innovative organizations of it's kind in the UK, existing to inspire audiences with it's unique programs. About Armonico Consert Inch... The whole thing seems suffused with light reflected from Manahan Thomas' voice, and Steele-Perkins' effortlessly projected trumpet.Inch (BBC Radio 3 CD review of Let The Bright Seraphim, SIGCD289) Inch... a disc of unending delight.Inch (Gramophone review of Naked Byrd Two, SIGCD235).

Scholars Baroque Ensemble - Dido & Aeneas [COMPACT DISCS] date 08/05/1997

Crockpot Pop. It's not a term you'll be instantly familiar with, but it is a somewhat perfect descriptor of Philadelphia quartet Queen of Jeans. Intentionally tongue-in-cheek, the self-ascribed term was coined by the band to chronicle the haphazard nature of their core ingredients. They are a slew of sounds and influences in a juxtaposition that somehow strikes balance, sculpted over time into the refined and tenacious outfit they are today. On new album If you're not afraid, I'm not afraid, Queen of Jeans have teamed up with prominent producer Will Yip to help usher the band into a new sonic era. While their signature sound still pervades the overall work, the album marks a decided turn toward more tightly knit songwriting that emphasizes their most alluring strengths. A continued staple of their sound, layered vocal harmonies shine throughout, drenching the twangy, americana-reminiscent guitar lines in beautiful, evocative light, and illuminating the album's vast yet serene soundscapes.01. Get Lost02. All The Same03. Tell Me04. Centuries05. Only Obvious To You06. Rum Cheeks07. Bloomed08. Not A Minute Too Soon09. I Am In Love With Your Mind10. On Your Shoulders11. Take It All Away