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Henry Purcell: Odes and Anthems
Maurice Bevan, Henry Purcell, Michael Tippett
Henry Purcell: Odes and Anthems
Genre: Classical
 

     
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Dated but fascinating
Chris Protopapas | New York | 05/08/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)

"When I first heard this recording of Purcell's "Come Ye Sons of Art" over the radio some 25 years ago, I was struck dumb with amazement. A man could sing like this? Since then, the skills of countertenors have improved markedly, and revisiting this performance was a bit of a let down. That said, it is a fascinating bit of musical history, a decent performance that gives us a look at the dawn of the modern countertenor phenomenon. Sir Michael Tippett conducts the Ode on St. Cecelia's day, and for circa 1960 these are good recordings, well conducted. Alfred Deller's place in musical history is secure."