Arise, My Muse – Live at Wigmore Hall (Audio CD)

Product Information

Catalog Details

• Product Title: Arise, My Muse – Live at Wigmore Hall
• Catalog Number: WHLive0065
• UPC: 5065000924669
• Product Type: Compact Disc – Digital Audio (Live Recording)
• Genre: Classical Vocal and Instrumental Music
• Language: English
• Format: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
• Publication Date: 2014 (Recorded live on 27 February 2013)
• Publisher: The Wigmore Hall Trust

Overview

"Arise, My Muse – Live at Wigmore Hall" is a captivating live recording featuring Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, and friends. Recorded at the renowned Wigmore Hall in London, this album showcases a diverse program ranging from Henry Purcell and Giovanni Gabrieli to Jeremiah Clarke and John Blow. The performance, steeped in historical and expressive music, reflects both technical brilliance and emotional depth, providing an immersive concert experience.

Product Features

Format & Specifications

• Media: Compact Disc (Digital Audio) – Live Recording
• Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London
• Audio Quality: High-definition digital audio capturing the live performance nuances
• Total Running Time: 59 minutes and 23 seconds

Special Attributes

• Authentic Live Experience:
  Captured during a live performance at Wigmore Hall, the recording preserves the intimate ambiance and acoustic excellence of the venue.
• Diverse Repertoire:
  The program includes pieces by Henry Purcell, Giovanni Gabrieli, Jeremiah Clarke, John Blow, and William Croft, offering a rich exploration of Baroque and early Classical music.
• Performance Excellence:
  Featuring celebrated artists Iestyn Davies and Richard Egarr, along with a group of talented collaborators, the album delivers masterful vocal and instrumental performances.
• Encore Presentation:
  The recording concludes with an engaging encore and a spoken introduction by Iestyn Davies, adding a personal touch to the live experience.

Interesting Facts

Live Performance Insights

• Historic Venue:
  Wigmore Hall is internationally acclaimed for its superb acoustics and is a prestigious venue for chamber music and vocal recitals.
• Curated Repertoire:
  The album's program is carefully selected to highlight the emotional and technical aspects of early English and Italian music, creating a narrative that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
• Audience Engagement:
  The live recording captures the subtle interplay between performer and audience, enhancing the overall listening experience with the authentic energy of a live concert.

Track Listing

1. Henry Purcell – Arise, My MuseStrike the Viol
   • Opening piece setting the tone for the concert
3. Here the Delties Approve
4. The Pale and the Purple Rose – 3:20
5. Giovanni Gabrieli – Sonata XXI – 4:02
6. Henry Purcell – 'Tis Nature's Voice – 3:47
7. Crown the Altar – 2:42
8. If Music Be the Food of Love – 1:51
9. Fantasia: Three Parts on a Ground – 5:08
10. Jeremiah Clarke – The Glory of the Arcadian Groves – 2:06
11. John Blow – Poor Celadon, He Sighs in Vain – 4:06
    12-16. William Croft – Ye Tuneful Numbers: A Song with Symphonies – 10:02
    17-23. John Blow – Suite from Venus and Adonis – 12:00
12. Henry Purcell – O Solitude, My Sweetest Choice! – 5:57
13. Encore: Spoken Introduction by Iestyn Davies
14. Henry Purcell – Fairest Isle – 5:07

Total Running Time: 59 minutes and 23 seconds

Publishers

Published by The Wigmore Hall Trust. Recorded live at Wigmore Hall, London on 27 February 2013. Made and printed in England.

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