The Fairy Queen

~ Release by Henry Purcell; John Eliot Gardiner (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1The Fairy Queen: Symphony
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
instruments:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 30. Symphony (Canzona, Largo, Allegro, Adagio) (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part IV "Epithalamium": Symphony
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell36:12
2The Fairy Queen: Solo anc Chorus: 'Now the Night is chac'd away'
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1981-06)
soprano vocals:
Judith Nelson (soprano) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 31. Solo and Chorus: "Now The Night Is Chac'd Away" (One of the Attendants) (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell32:07
3The Fairy Queen: Duet: 'Let the fifes, and the clarions' (TWO OTHERS)
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
countertenor vocals:
Timothy Penrose (countertenor) (in 1981-06) and Ashley Stafford (alto / counter-tenor) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 32. Duet: "Let the Fifes, and the Clarions" (Two Others) (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:57
4The Fairy Queen: Entry of Phoebus
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 33. Entry of Phoebus (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell30:34
5The Fairy Queen: 'When a cruel long Winter' (PHOEBUS) - Chorus: 'Hail! Great parent of us all'
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1981-06)
tenor vocals:
Martyn Hill (tenor) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 35. Chorus: "Hail! Great Parent of Us All" (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell34:20
6The Fairy Queen: 'Thus the ever grateful spring' (SPRING)
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
soprano vocals:
Jennifer Smith (soprano) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 36. Song: "Thus The Ever Grateful Spring" (Spring) (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:58
7The Fairy Queen: 'Here's the summer, sprightly, gay' (SUMMER)
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
countertenor vocals:
Timothy Penrose (countertenor) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 37. Song: "Here's the Summer, Sprightly, Gay" (Summer) (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:40
8The Fairy Queen: 'See my many colour'd fields' (AUTUMN)
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
tenor vocals:
Martyn Hill (tenor) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 38. Song: "See My Many Colour's Fields" (Autumn) (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell33:03
9The Fairy Queen: 'Now winter comes slowly' (WINTER)
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
bass vocals:
Stephen Varcoe (bass-baritone) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 39. Song and Chorus: "Next, Winter Comes Slowly" (Winter) (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell33:23
10The Fairy Queen: Fourth act tune: Air
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act IV, no. 40. Fourth Act Tune: Air (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:03
11The Fairy Queen: Prelude
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 41. Prelude (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:07
12The Fairy Queen: Epithalamium: 'Thrice happy lovers' (JUNO)
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
soprano vocals:
Eiddwen Harrhy (soprano) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 42: Epithalamium: "Thrice Happy Lovers" (Juno) (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell32:40
13The Fairy Queen: The plaint: 'O let me weep'
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
soprano vocals:
Jennifer Smith (soprano) (in 1981-06)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 43. The Plaint: "O Let Me Weep" (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell37:42
14The Fairy Queen: Entry dance
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 44: Entry Dance (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:11
15The Fairy Queen: Symphony
producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1981-06)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (in 1981-06)
balance engineer:
Barbara Valentin (engineer) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 45. Symphony (in 1981-06)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:12
16The Fairy Queen: 'Thus the gloomy world' (A CHINESE MAN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 46. Song: "Thus the Gloomy World" (A Chinese Man)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell35:44
17The Fairy Queen: 'Thus happy and free' (CHINESE WOMAN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 47. Solo And Chorus: "Thus Happy and Free" (A Chinese Woman)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:38
18The Fairy Queen: 'Yes, Daphne, in your looks I find' (CHINESE MAN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 48. Song: "Yes, Xansi"
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:55
19The Fairy Queen: Monkey's Dance
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 49. Monkeys' Dance
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:04
20The Fairy Queen: 'Hark how all things' (1st WOMAN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 50. Song: "Hark, How All Things" (1st Woman)
lyricist:
Elkanah Settle (Poet and playwright)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell32:07
21The Fairy Queen: 'Hark now the echoing air' (2nd WOMAN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 51. Song and Chorus: "Hark! The Ech'ing Air" (2nd Woman)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell32:51
22The Fairy Queen: 'Sure the full God of marriage' (BOTH WOMEN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 52. Soli and Trio and Chorus: "Sure the Dull God" (Both Woman)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell32:07
23The Fairy Queen: Prelude
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 53a. Prelude
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell30:31
24The Fairy Queen: 'See, see, I obey' (HYMEN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 53b. Solo: "See, I Obey" (Hymen)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:58
25The Fairy Queen: 'Turn then thine eyes' (BOTH WOMEN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 53c. Duet: "Turn Thine Eyes" (Both Woman)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:25
26The Fairy Queen: 'My torch, indeed' (HYMEN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 53d. "My Torch Indeed" (Hymen)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell30:44
27The Fairy Queen: 'They shall be as happy' (BOTH WOMEN, HYMEN)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
partial recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 53e. Trio and Chorus: "They Shall Be As Happy"
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:11
28The Fairy Queen: Air
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z.629: Act V Aire (Appendix IV in The Shedlock score on IMSLP)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:30
29The Fairy Queen: They shall be as happy
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
partial recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 53e. Trio and Chorus: "They Shall Be As Happy"
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell31:11
30The Fairy Queen: Dance for chinese man and woman
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recorded at:
Stadthalle in Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1981-06)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Act V, no. 54. Chaconne: Dance for Chinese Man and Woman
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Henry Purcell32:33