Laurence Cummings conducts the OAE
Laurence Cummings conducts the Choir and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in Purcell's so-called welcome song 'Why, why are all the Muses mute?'.
Laurence Cummings conducts the Choir and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in Purcell's so-called welcome song 'Why, why are all the Muses mute?'.
Presented by Kate Molleson
This delightful, rich work was written as an extravagant welcome for James II's return to Whitehall from Windsor in 1685, referencing political events such as the Monmouth Rebellion, discord at home and even the country's relationship with Europe. While such a text might invite dryness, Purcell's score is sumptuous and endlessly inventive
Purcell
Why, why are all the Muses mute?
Choir & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Laurence Cummings, conductor
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Henry Purcell
Why, why are all the Muses mute?
Choir: Choir of the Age of Enlightenment. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Conductor: Laurence Cummings.
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- Mon 9 Dec 2019 16:30大象传媒 Radio 3