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The Year 1683

Donald Macleod focuses on one of Purcell's most original anthems: the virtuoso showpiece for bass They that Go to Sea in Ships.

Donald Macleod explores one of Purcell's most original anthems: the virtuoso showpiece for bass "They That Go To Sea In Ships", written for singer John Gostling. He also introduces the first of three Odes to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, that we'll hear this week: "Welcome To All The Pleasures". Part of a month long season of baroque music and culture.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Henry Purcell

    They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships

    Performers: Matthew Bright (alto); David Thomas (bass); Simon Preston (organ) Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock

    • ARCHIV 447 150-2.
    • 7.
  • Henry Purcell

    Cantate Domino - Service in B Flat

    Performers:Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Simon Preston

    • ARCHIV:447 150-2.
    • 4.
  • Henry Purcell

    Deus Miseratur - Service in B Flat

    Performers:Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Simon Preston

    • ARCHIV:447 150-2.
    • 5.
  • Henry Purcell

    No.5 in A Minor from Sonatas a 3

    Performers: Pavlo Beznosiuk, Rachel Podger (violins), Christophe Coin (bass viol), Christopher Hogwood (chamber organ)

    • L'Oiseau-Lyre:444 449-2.
    • 5.
  • Henry Purcell

    No.6 in C Major from Sonatas a 3

    Performers: Pavlo Beznosiuk, Rachel Podger (violins), Christophe Coin (bass viol), Christopher Hogwood (chamber organ)

    • L'Oiseau-Lyre:444 449-2.
    • 6.
  • Henry Purcell

    Cecilia's Day Ode: "Welcome To All The Pleasures"

    Performers: The Taverner Consort & Players, Andrew Parrott

    • EMI:7496352.

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