The Fairy Queen

~ Release by Henry Purcell; Eiddwen Harrhy, Jennifer Smith, Judith Nelson, Elisabeth Priday, Timothy Penrose, Wynford Evans, Martyn Hill, Stephen Varcoe, David Thomas, Ashley Stafford, Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 4: 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, Z.629, Act 4: no. 31 Solo & Chorus "Now the night"
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, Z.629, Act 4: Duet: "Let the fifes, and the Clarions"
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, Z.629, Act 4: 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, Z.629, Act 4: Song: "When a cruel long Winter"- 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 Purcell34:19
6The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 4: Song: "Thus the ever Grateful 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 Purcell31:57
7The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 4: Song: "Here's the Summer, Sprightly, Gay"
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 Purcell31:39
8The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 4: Song: "See my many Colour'd Fields"
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, Z.629, Act 4: Song and Chorus: "Now Winter comes Slowly"
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 Purcell33:22
10The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 4: 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 Purcell30:55
11The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: 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 Purcell31:08
12The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: Epithalamium: Thrice happy Lovers
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 Purcell32:38
13The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: The Plaint
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, Z.629, Act 5: 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 Purcell31:09
15The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: 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, Z.629, Act 5: Thus the gloomy world
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, Z.629, Act 5: Thus happy and free
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 Purcell31:37
18The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: Song: "Yes, Daphne, in your Looks I find"
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 Purcell31:53
19The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: 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 Purcell31:03
20The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: Hark! How all things
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, Z.629, Act 5: Hark! the Ech'ing 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, 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, Z.629, Act 5: Sure the dull God
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 Purcell32:06
23The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: 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, Z.629, Act 5: Solo: "See, see, I obey"
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, Z.629, Act 5: Duet: Turn then thine Eyes"
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, Z.629, Act 5: Solo: "My Torch, indeed"
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, Z.629, Act 5: Trio: "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 Purcell31:10
28The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: 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, Z.629, Act 5: Chorus: "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 Purcell31:10
30The Fairy Queen, Z.629, Act 5: Chaconne: 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 Purcell32:34