Stript of their green our groves appear, Z444 (Purcell) - from CDH55065 - Hyperion Records

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Stript of their green our groves appear, Z444

composer

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

1692

author of text

Peter Anthony Motteux (1660-1718)

originally published as part of a musical supplement to the first edition of The Gentleman's Journal

Emma Kirkby (soprano), Anthony Rooley (lute)

Recording details: January 1982
Unknown, Unknown
Release date: June 1987
Total duration: 3 minutes 50 seconds

Reviews

‘An unqualified delight’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘A delightful record’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘A record not to miss. Sheer hedonism!’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘This is a wonderful reissue’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘This lovely issue is as commendable as any I have ever reviewed’ (Hi-Fi News)

Other albums featuring this work

The Emma Kirkby Collection

Emma Kirkby (soprano)

This album is not yet available for downloadCDA66227Deleted

'Recommended with enthusiasm' (Fanfare, USA)

'An attractive release, not only for the almost unfailing charm with which Kirkby imbues the music but also as a record of how her voice has blossomed over a period of some two decades' (BBC Music Mag ...» More

Recording details: January 1982
Unknown, Unknown
Release date: June 1987
Total duration: 3 minutes 50 seconds

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