Various - Fairy Queen 1692 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]
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Purcell's The Fairy Queen is based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play not frequently performed in the late 17th century, nor very well regarded (Inchthe most insipid ridiculous play that ever I saw in my lifeInch - Samuel Pepys' diary, 1662). Despite this, the play would go on to work well within an opera, as the characters of Pyramus and Thisbe could conjure up singing and dancing accomplices. Purcell's masterful composition, Gabrieli's first-class performance, and McCreesh's superb interpretation demonstrate why their recordings are seen as some of the best in classical music today. Gabrieli are world-renowned interpreters of great vocal and instrumental repertoire, from the Renaissance to the present day. Founded by Paul McCreesh in 1982, Gabrieli have both outgrown and remained true to their original identity whilst the ensemble's repertoire has expanded beyond any expectation, McCreesh's ever-questioning spirit, expressive musicianship and a healthy degree of iconoclasm remain constant and are reflected in the ensemble's dynamic performances. Gabrieli's repertoire includes major works of the oratorio tradition, virtuosic a cappella programmes and mold-breaking reconstructions of music for historical events. Above all, Gabrieli aims to create thought-provoking performances which stand out from the crowd. Album Tracks 1. Prelude 2. Hornpipe 3. Air 4. Rondeau 5. Overture 6. Act I 7. Prelude & Song 8. Scene of the Drunken Poet 9. First Act Tune - Jig 10. Act II 11. Prelude & Song 12. Symphony in Imitation of Birds 13. Song 14. Symphony in Imitation of An Echo 15. Chorus 16. Song (Fairy), Chorus & Dance 17. Prelude & Song (Night) 18. Song (Mystery) 19. Prelude & Song (Secrecy) 20. Song (Sleep) 21. Dance for the Followers of the Night 22. Second Act Tune (Air) 23. Act III 24. Prelu
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- GenreClassicalDescriptionPurcell's The Fairy Queen is based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play not frequently performed in the late 17th century, nor very well regarded (Inchthe most insipid ridiculous play that ever I saw in my lifeInch - Samuel Pepys' diary, 1662). Despite this, the play would go on to work well within an opera, as the characters of Pyramus and Thisbe could conjure up singing and dancing accomplices. Purcell's masterful composition, Gabrieli's first-class performance, and McCreesh's superb interpretation demonstrate why their recordings are seen as some of the best in classical music today. Gabrieli are world-renowned interpreters of great vocal and instrumental repertoire, from the Renaissance to the present day. Founded by Paul McCreesh in 1982, Gabrieli have both outgrown and remained true to their original identity whilst the ensemble's repertoire has expanded beyond any expectation, McCreesh's ever-questioning spirit, expressive musicianship and a healthy degree of iconoclasm remain constant and are reflected in the ensemble's dynamic performances. Gabrieli's repertoire includes major works of the oratorio tradition, virtuosic a cappella programmes and mold-breaking reconstructions of music for historical events. Above all, Gabrieli aims to create thought-provoking performances which stand out from the crowd. Album Tracks 1. Prelude 2. Hornpipe 3. Air 4. Rondeau 5. Overture 6. Act I 7. Prelude & Song 8. Scene of the Drunken Poet 9. First Act Tune - Jig 10. Act II 11. Prelude & Song 12. Symphony in Imitation of Birds 13. Song 14. Symphony in Imitation of An Echo 15. Chorus 16. Song (Fairy), Chorus & Dance 17. Prelude & Song (Night) 18. Song (Mystery) 19. Prelude & Song (Secrecy) 20. Song (Sleep) 21. Dance for the Followers of the Night 22. Second Act Tune (Air) 23. Act III 24. PreluArtistVariousTitleFairy Queen 1692FormatCDLabelSignum Classics
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On the strength on the immense success of Dido & Aeneas and King Arthur, in 1692 Purcell went on to produce The Fairy Queen, based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The work is, in fact, a 'semi-opera', or 'opera with dialogue', in which only some of the crucial scenes are provided with music. But this version of A Midsummer Night's Dream by 'Orpheus Britannicus' became almost as famous as the play that inspired it due to it's love scenes, supernatural scenes and the innate sense of musical humor investing it with an irresistible savour and enchantment. Album Tracks 1. Vol.1 Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, First Musick Prelude 2. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, First Musick Hornpipe 3. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Second Musick Air 4. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Second Musick Rondeau 5. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Second Musick Ouverture 6. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act I Duet InchCome, Let Us Leave the TownInch 7. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act I Scene of the Drunken Poet InchFill Up the BowlInch 8. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act I First Act Tune (Jig) 9. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II InchCome All Ye SongstersInch 10. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II Prelude 11. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II Chorus InchMay the God of Wit InspireInch - Echo 12. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II Chorus InchNow Join Your Warbling Voices All, Sing While We Trip ItInch - Dance of Fairies 13. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II Entrance of Night InchSee, Even Night Herself Is HereInch 14. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II Entrance of Mystery InchI Am Come to Lock All FastInch 15. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II Entrance of Secrecy InchOne Charming Night Gives More DelightInch 16. Purcell The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II Entrance
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