Description
Henry Purcell: Ode On St. Cecilia's Day (Cäcilien-Ode) / ETERNA LP Stereo 1976
8 26 749
Tiffin-Chor, Ambrosian Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Dirigent: Charles Mackerras
Product Features
- Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Label: ETERNA – 8 26 749
- Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released: 1976
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Baroque
Overview
Henry Purcell: Ode On St. Cecilia's Day (Cäcilien-Ode) is a classical music album featuring Henry Purcell's ode to St. Cecilia, released in 1976 on the ETERNA label. This album is a celebration of the patron saint of musicians, with a diverse selection of movements showcasing Purcell's mastery of Baroque music.
Interesting Facts
- Henry Purcell composed this ode in 1692 to honor St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians.
- The album includes a variety of movements, including a symphony, recitative, duets, airs, and choruses.
- The work is known for its use of different instruments, including recorders, trumpets, and the organ.
- The first performance of this ode was on September 22, 1692, at Stationers' Hall, and it received an encore.
Track Listing
- A1. Overture: Maestoso - Cancona (Presto • Adagio • Allegro • Adagio) (11:45)
- A2. "Hail Bright Cecilia" (0:27)
- A3. "Hail Bright Cecilia" (3:28)
- A4. "Hark, Each Tree" (Duett) (4:52)
- A5. "Tis Nature's Voice" (3:43)
- A6. "Soul Of The World" (2:55)
- B1. "Thou Tun'st This World" (Arie Und Chor) (3:37)
- B2. "With That Sublime Celestial Lay" (Terzett) (2:50)
- B3. "Wondrous Machine" (3:19)
- B4. "The Airy Violin" (1:37)
- B5. "In Vain The Am'rous Flute" (Duett) (5:40)
- B6. "The Fife And All The Harmony Of War" (3:05)
- B7. "Let These Among Themselves Contest" (Duett) (3:15)
- B8. "Hail Bright Cecilia" (2:08)
- B9. "With Rapture Of Delight" (Quartett) (0:56)
- B10. "Hail Bright Cecilia" (1:16)
Key Credits
- Composed By: Henry Purcell
- Conductor: Charles Mackerras
- Bass Vocals: John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon
- Countertenor Vocals: Paul Esswood, Roland Tatnell
- Choir: Ambrosian Singers, Tiffin Choir
- Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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