King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z628

composer

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

1691

author of text

John Dryden (1631-1700)

Recordings

Purcell: The Complete Ayres for the Theatre

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Purcell: Songs & Dialogues

Emma Kirkby (soprano), David Thomas (bass), Anthony Rooley (lute)

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Essential Purcell

The King's Consort, Robert King (conductor)

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Fairest Isle

Catherine Bott (soprano), Joseph Cornwell (tenor), The Parley of Instruments

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Purcell: Mr Henry Purcell's Most Admirable Composures

James Bowman (countertenor), The King's Consort, Robert King (conductor)

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Purcell: Music for a while

Paul Esswood (countertenor), Johann Sonnleitner (harpsichord), Charles Medlam (viola da gamba)

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Sound the Trumpet

The Parley of Instruments, Peter Holman (conductor)

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Details

Act 5. Song: Fairest isle, all isles excelling

Catherine Bott (soprano), The Parley of Instruments, Peter Holman (conductor)

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Paul Esswood (countertenor), Johann Sonnleitner (harpsichord), Charles Medlam (viola da gamba)

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James Bowman (countertenor), The King's Consort, Robert King (conductor)

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Act 5: Symphony in C major

Mark Bennett (trumpet), Judy Tarling (violin), Frank De Bruine (oboe), The Parley of Instruments, Peter Holman (conductor)

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Movement: For love ev'ry creature is formed by his nature

Emma Kirkby (soprano), David Thomas (bass), Anthony Rooley (lute)

Track 14 on CDH55065 [1'21] Helios (Hyperion's budget label)

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Movement: You say 'tis love

Emma Kirkby (soprano), David Thomas (bass), Anthony Rooley (lute)

Track 13 on CDH55065 [5'43] Helios (Hyperion's budget label)

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Suite. Movement 01: Overture

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 02: Air

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 03: Air

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 04: Song Tune 'Fairest Isle'

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 05: Hornpipe

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 06: Hornpipe 'Come, shepherds'

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 07: Song Tune 'How blest are shepherds'

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 08: Air

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 09: Song Tune 'Round thy coasts'

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 10: Song Tune 'Come if you dare'

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 11: Trumpet Tune

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 12: Trumpet Tune

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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Suite. Movement 13: Chaconne

The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)

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King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z628

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The beautiful Symphony from Act V of King Arthur is used to accompany the appearance of Britannia, who rises seated on a island. It is said in one source to be for three violins and continuo, though the range and character of the parts suggest trumpet, violin and oboe.

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