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Track(s) taken from CDA66237

The Morning

First line:
The glittering sun begins to rise
composer
1755 'Six Cantatas: No 5'
author of text
Comus

Emma Kirkby (soprano), The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman (conductor)
Recording details: January 1987
St Barnabas's Church, North Finchley, London, United Kingdom
Produced by Martin Compton
Engineered by Antony Howell
Release date: March 1988
Total duration: 8 minutes 1 seconds

Cover artwork: Vauxhall Gardens (1784). Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
 

Reviews

‘A most entertaining concert’ (Gramophone)

‘Absolutely charming’ (Hi-Fi News)

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