Overture, Z. 770 [i.e. Z. 631, no. 1] (3:27) -- The tempest, or, The enchanted island : Z. 631 (48:46) -- Chacony, Z. 730 (4:30) -- If ever I more riches did desire : Z. 544 (11:38) -- Trumpet overture to The Indian queen : Z. 630 (3:21) -- Trumpet sonata, Z. 850 (4:30).
Note
The 1st-2nd works comprise incidental music for Shakespeare's play, as adapted by John Dryden; the 4th work for soloists (SSTB), chorus (STB), strings, and continuo.
The 1st work is incorrectly identified on the item as Z. 770, a work in G major.
Event (note)
Recorded May 1-14, 1997, Humbercrest United Church, Toronto.
Language (note)
Sung in English.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.
Title
The tempest [electronic resource] / Purcell.
Imprint
[S.l.] : Naxos ; Franklin, Tenn. : Distributed by Naxos of America, p2000.
Playing time
000327 004826 000430 001138 000321 000430
Performer
Meredith Hall, Gillian Keith, sopranos ; Rosemarie van der Hooft, mezzo-soprano ; Nils Brown, Michael Colvin, tenors ; Brett Polegato, baritone ; Paul Grindlay, bass-baritone ; Norman Engel, trumpet ; Aradia Baroque Ensemble ; Kevin Mallon, conductor.
Event
Recorded May 1-14, 1997, Humbercrest United Church, Toronto.