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In His Sickness

Donald Macleod explores the later works Purcell wrote for the stage, including his last song, and the semi-opera The Indian Queen, which he did not live to complete.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 24 Feb 2012 18:30

Music Played

  • Henry Purcell

    Abdelazer: Air

    Performer: The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

    • Hyperion CDS443813.
  • Henry Purcell

    Henry Purcell - Bonduca: Britons strike home!; O lead me to some peaceful gloom

    Performer: Martyn Hill (tenor), Judith Nelson (soprano), The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood (conductor)

  • Henry Purcell

    Let the dreadfull engines

    Performer: David Thomas (bass), Richard Boothby (bass viol), The Consort of Musicke, Anthony Rooley (director)

    • Musica Oscura 070977.
    • 11.
  • Henry Purcell

    From Rosie Bow'rs

    Performer: Emma Kirkby (soprano), Alan Wilson (organ and harpsichord), The Consort of Musicke, Anthony Rooley (director)

    • Musica Oscura 070977.
    • 12.
  • Henry Purcell

    The Indian Queen (Extract: Act III-V)

    Performer: The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood (conductor)

    • Oiseau Lyre 4443392.
    • 9 to 28.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 May 2011 12:00
  • Fri 13 May 2011 18:30
  • Fri 24 Feb 2012 12:00
  • Fri 24 Feb 2012 18:30

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