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Henry Purcell, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Raymond Leppard
Purcell: The Fairy Queen (Abridged); Dido & Aeneas
Genres: Pop, Classical

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. The Fairy Queen, semi-opera, Z. 629: Symphony
2. Fill up the bowl (from 'The Fairy Queen), trio for 2 sopranos & bass with chorus, Z. 629/5b
3. Come all ye songsters of the sky (from 'The Fairy Queen'), aria, Z. 629/7
4. May the god of wit inspire (from 'The Fairy Queen'), trio for alto, tenor & bass, Z. 629/8ab
5. See even Night herself is here (from 'The Fairy Queen'), soprano aria, Z. 629/11
6. I am come to lock all fast (from 'The Fairy Queen'), soprano aria, Z. 629/12
7. Hush, no more, be silent all (from 'The Fairy Queen'), bass aria & chorus, Z. 629/14
8. The Fairy Queen, semi-opera, Z. 629: Overture
9. If love's a sweet passion (from 'The Fairy Queen'), aria for soprano with chorus, Z. 629/17b, c
10. Now the maids and the men (from 'The Fairy Queen'), dialogue aria for alto and bass, Z. 629/22
11. A thousand thousand ways we'll find (from 'The Fairy Queen'), aria & chorus, Z. 629/25
12. The Fairy Queen, semi-opera, Z. 629: Symphony
13. Now the night is chas'd away (from 'The Fairy Queen'), soprano aria with chorus, Z. 629/28
14. When a cruel long winter (from 'The Fairy Queen'), tenor aria, Z. 629/31
15. Thus the ever grateful spring (from 'The Fairy Queen'), soprano aria, Z. 629/33
16. O let me weep ('The Plaint' from 'The Fairy Queen'), aria, Z. 629/40
Track Listings (19) - Disc #2
1. Dance for the Chinese Man and Woman: Chaconne (from 'The Fairy Queen'), Z. 629/51
2. Hymen, appear! (from 'The Fairy Queen'), duet for 2 sopranos, Z. 629/49b
3. They shall be as happy (from 'The Fairy Queen'), trio for 2 sopranos & bass, Z. 629/50ef
4. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Ouverture
5. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 1.: 'Shake the cloud from off your brow'
6. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 1.: 'Grief increases by concealing'
7. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 1.: 'See, your Royal guest appears'
8. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 1.: 'Pursue thy conquest, love'
9. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 1.: 'Wayward sisters'
10. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 1.: 'But, ere we this perform'
11. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 2.: (Ritornelle)
12. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 2.: 'Oft she visits this lov'd mountain'
13. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 2.: 'Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove's command'
14. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 3.: 'Come away, fellow sailors'
15. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 3.: 'See, the flags and streamers curling'
16. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 3.: 'Your counsel all is urg'd in vain'
17. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 3.: 'But Death, alas! I cannot shun'
18. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 3.: 'When I am laid in earth'
19. Dido and Aeneas, opera, Z. 626: Act 3.: 'With drooping wings'

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CD Details

All Artists: Henry Purcell, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Raymond Leppard, Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus Wien, Benita Valente, Shirley Verrett, Ian Partridge, Rosina Cavicchioli, Oralia Dominguez, Helen Donath, Carlo Gaifa, Dan Jordacescu, Carmen Lavani, Margaret Lensky
Title: Purcell: The Fairy Queen (Abridged); Dido & Aeneas
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Opera D'oro
Original Release Date: 1/1/1971
Re-Release Date: 11/6/2001
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Forms & Genres, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 723724150829

CD Reviews

Dido and Aeneus Personal Review

anfernee34 | Harrisburg, PA USA | 10/10/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This Cd was magnificent. Purcell's composing was directed well and had all the right components to accompany the singing. I have just been exposed to an Opera piece I am pleased with. I was exposed from a friend who took a Music Appreciation class. The singing was calm and soothing unlike other operas which are loud and proclaiming. I immediately fell in love with Dido and Aeneus. For any opera enthusiasts, I would highly recommend this CD."