Par PURCELL HENRY. A compilation of the music composed for and played at the funeral of Queen Mary in Westminster Abbey on March 5th 1695. Edited and reconstructed by Bruce Wood. / Rép Classique / Répertoire / Chant et Piano

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) held numerous appointments at the Royal Court and Westminster Abbey and is considered by many to be the greatest ever English-born composer. His prolific work covered all fields: orchestral ecclesiastical operatic theatrical incidental and chamber music were all enriched by his output. Lord How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry? (Z 25) was one of Purcell's earlier works. It was written soon after his appointment as Organist of Westminster Abbey in 1679 and was undoubtedly used there many times during his tenure. It takes extracts from Psalm 79 for the text. The music has influences of Byrd and Gibbons but also shows howPurcell was beginning to develop his own distinctive style.

Royal Welcome Songs Part 2 (Hardback)-The Purcell Society Volume 18 (Hardback edition) contains the second part of Henry Purcell’s Royal Welcome Songs. The Purcell Society is dedicated to making his vast list of works available many of which are currently out of print or inaccessible. This volume has been edited by Bruce Wood under the supervision of the Purcell Society. These volumes represent not only the most accurate but also the most authoritative version available. With comprehensive appendices detailed commentary and discussion the original setting of the texts and the full score for SATB Choir and String Quartet and Piano this is a must for any Purcell or Baroque musicenthusiast.

Realizations By Benjamin Britten. Par PURCELL HENRY. La comédie ' Le Beau marié ou l'Impertinent curieux ' par John Crowne est basé sur un épisode de la première partie du roman de Miguel Cervantes ' Don Quichotte '. Musique pour le théâtre de Purcell se compose de neuf mouvements. Trois mouvements, l'Air, l'Air de la trompette et mars, sont basés sur les arpèges de la triade (fanfares suite à la musique pour cuivres). Purcell montre les multiples possibilités offertes par ce matériel simple. Doit porter une attention spéciale à la ' Hornpipe sur un motif ' montrant une fois de plus l'habileté de Purcell pour combiner diverses formes avec l'autre./ Répertoire / Voix Moyenne ou Voix Basse et Piano

Par PURCELL HENRY. Thomas Adès's four Purcell arrangements, Four Songs, for medium voice and piano are ideal repertoire for recitals. The collection is comprised of two of Purcell’s Tempest songs ‘Come Unto these Yellow Sands’ and ‘Full Fathom Five’, alongside the much-loved ‘An Evening Hymn’ and ‘By Beauteous Softness’. The whole collection lasts around 12 minutes. Adès described Purcell’s manner of setting English text as ‘magnificent’ remarking that ‘the way that emotion, the rhythm of the words, is rendered into music is incomparably natural and powerful.’ All of these qualities are evident in these realisations, which should prove an invaluable addition to the repertoire. / Vocal Music / Répertoire / Voix Moyennes, Voix et Piano

Purcell Society Volume 25.This volume contains all Purcell's secular solo songs which have no known association with the theatre. It also includes those songs which though mainly for solo voice end with a short duet section. The first edition of this volume was prepared for the Purcell Society by Arthur Somervell published in 1928. This new edition is not just a revision but the outcome of a fresh examination of the sources. A new editorial continuo part more suited to the harpsichord has also been provided.

Par PURCELL HENRY. Purcell composed six of his finest odes to honour the birthdays of Queen Mary in successive years from 1689. Come, Ye Sons Of Art (1694) followed recent stage successes and contains some of the composer's most sparkling and memorable instrumental and vocal writing. This authoritative performing edition is prepared by the leading Purcell expert, Robert King. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Chorale

Par PURCELL HENRY. Henry Purcell's Songs Book 2 have been edited by Maureen Lehane and Peter Wishart, and contain: Ah how sweet it is to love (E - F) Dido's lament (C - G) The fatal hour comes on apace (C sharp - F) From rosy bow'rs (C sharp - F sharp) Hark how all things with one sound rejoice (D - F) Set for the Associated Board, Guildhall School and Trinity College examinations. Henry Purcell's Songs Book 2 have been edited by Maureen Lehane and Peter Wishart, and contain: Ah how sweet it is to love (E - F) Dido's lament (C - G) The fatal hour comes on apace (C sharp - F) From rosy bow'rs (C sharp - F sharp) Hark how all things with one sound rejoice (D - F) Set for the Associated Board, Guildhall School and Trinity College examinations./ Répertoire / Chant et Piano

This collection for progressing students includes art songs as well as arrangements of folksongs and spirituals. ART SONGS Anonymous: Pastime with good company · Campian: Jack and Joan · Dowland: Come again sweet love · Dowland: What if I never speed · Gibbons: The Silver Swan · Ireland: Spring Sorrow · Lawes: How happy art thou · Morley: It was a lover and his lass · Morley: Now is the month of Maying · Purcell: I attempt from love's sickness · Purcell: Nymphs and Shepherds · Quilter: Weep you no more · Vaughan Williams: The Call · Vaughan Williams: Bright is the ring of words · FOLKSONGS/SPIRITUALS All Through the Night (arr. Nicholl) · The Gospel Train (Walters) · Greensleeves(arr. Stanley) · He's Got the Whole World in His Hands (arr. Boyd) · How Can I Keep from Singing (arr. Ruck) · I gave my love a cherry (arr. Dean) · Jacob's Ladder (arr. Walters) · My Lord What a Mornin' (arr. Burleigh) · Shenandoah (arr. Walters) · Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (arr. Walters) · This Little Light of Mine (arr. Ruck).

Par PURCELL HENRY. Purcell composed six of his finest odes to honour the birthdays of Queen Mary in successive years from 1689. Celebrate this festival (1693) contains writing on all scales, from eloquent chamber music to joyous choruses with strings, trumpet and oboes. This authoritative performing edition is prepared by the leading Purcell expert, Robert King. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Chorale

Par PURCELL HENRY. Henry Purcell's only Opera proper, Dido and Aeneas is a magnificent example of English Baroque music, with lively dances and passionate aria sections that demonstrate Purcell's masterful compositional and choral writing skill. Based on a libretto by Nahum Tate it was first performed in 1689, comprises three acts and lasts about an hour. Filled with dramatic lyricism with a wide range of musical and emotional content, it is a monumental Baroque composition considered to be one of England's foremost operatic works. Dido and Aeneas contains all the elements for a successful opera including a shipwreck, sorcery, love and lost love and death. This is the Vocal and Full Operatic Score, edited by Margaret Laurie and Thurston Dart. With its interesting and imaginative realization and authentic editorial process this is an excellent edition that features some performing choices and variants and also includes the reconstructed prologue. / Niveau : Difficile / Rép Classique / Répertoire / Chant et Piano

Dioclesian (Full Score)-Full Score. Purcell Society Volume 9. Edited in 1900 by Frederick Bridge and John Pointer. Revised under the supervision of the Purcell Society by Margaret Laurie.

Dramatic Music Part 1 (Full Score)-A highly authoritative and accurate edition of Henry Purcell's Dramatic Music with a wide selection of his Vocal and Instrumental music for the stage. This edition has been edited under the supervision of the Purcell Society by Margaret Laurie.

Timon Of Athens (Paperback Full Score)-Full Score. Purcell Society Volume 2 paperback edition. Edited under the supervision of the Purcell Society by Ian Spink. Instrumental parts are available on hire from the publishers. Hardback edition available: NOV151002-01.