The Complete Vanguard Recordings, Volume 2: Music of Henry Purcell
Compilation by Henry Purcell; Alfred Deller, The Deller Consort
Released 2008
Tracklist
- CD 1: Homage to Henry Purcell
- 1Fantasia upon a ground in D minor for 3 violins and continuo, Z. 731Henry Purcell5:44
- 2Oedipus (1692), Z. 583: Song. "Music for a while"Henry Purcell4:05
- 3Song, Z. 382 "I love and I must"Henry Purcell2:58
- 4The Comical History of Don Quixote, Z. 578: Part I: "Let the dreadful engines"Henry Purcell7:45
- 5The Faerie Queen, Z. 629: Epithalamium. "Thrice happy lovers"Henry Purcell3:07
- 6Song, Z. 379A (1st version, 1692) "If music be the food of love"Henry Purcell2:37
- 7The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation, Z. 186 "Tell me, some pitying angel"Henry Purcell7:51
- 8Song, Z. 400 "Not all my torments"Henry Purcell2:22
- 9Upon a Quiet Conscience, Z. 184 "Close thine eyes"Henry Purcell4:17
- 10King Arthur, Z. 628: Venus's Song. "Fairest isle, all isles excelling"Henry Purcell2:42
- 11Pausanias, Z. 585: "Sweeter than roses"Henry Purcell3:35
- 12Song, Z. 421 "The fatal hour comes apace"Henry Purcell4:22
- 13Ode on Queen Mary's birthday (1693), Z. 321: "Crown the altar"Henry Purcell2:50
- 14The Indian Queen, Z. 630: "I attempt from love's sickness to fly"Henry Purcell2:17
- 15Bonduca, Z. 574: Bonduca's Song. "Oh! lead me to some peaceful gloom"Henry Purcell3:10
- 16Dioclesian, Z. 627: "What shall I do to show all much I love her?"Henry Purcell3:53
- 17The Comical History of Don Quixote, Z. 578: Part III: "From rosy bow'rs"Henry Purcell7:17
- CD 2: Music of Purcell
- 1Secrecie's SongHenry Purcell2:04
- 2The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Mystery's SongHenry Purcell0:56
- 3Cantate "If Ever I More Riches Did Desire" Z. 544: Song (4vv, 2 Violin) "Here Let My Life"Henry Purcell2:52
- 4Welcome to All the Pleasures, Z 339: Here the Deities ApproveHenry Purcell4:40
- 5The Prophetess or the History of Dioclesian, Z. 627: Song "Since From My Dear Astrea's Sight"Henry Purcell3:58
- 6The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: The Plaint (O Let Me Weep)Henry Purcell7:27
- 7Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: AllegroHenry Purcell1:20
- 8Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: AdagioHenry Purcell1:46
- 9Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: Canzona AllegroHenry Purcell1:44
- 10Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: GraveHenry Purcell1:21
- 11Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 9" F (Golden Sonata), Z. 810: AllegroHenry Purcell1:24
- 12Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: I. Song Tune in C, Z. T694Henry Purcell1:04
- 13Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: II. Con Spirito, Z. 647Henry Purcell0:53
- 14Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: III. March in C, Z. 648Henry Purcell0:57
- 15Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: IV. New Minuet in D Minor, Z. T689Henry Purcell1:22
- 16Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: V. Minuet in a Minor, Z. 649Henry Purcell1:03
- 17Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: VI. Minuet in a Minor, Z. 650Henry Purcell0:53
- 18Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: VII. A New Scotch Tune in G, Z. 655Henry Purcell1:26
- 19Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: VIII. A New Ground in E Minor, Z. T682Henry Purcell2:28
- 20Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: IX. A New Irish Tune, Z. 646Henry Purcell0:33
- 21Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: X. Rigadoon in C, Z. 653Henry Purcell0:46
- 22Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: Xi. Sefauchi's Farewell, in D Minor, Z. 656Henry Purcell2:05
- 23Musick's Hand-Made, Part II: Music Lessons 1-12: Xii. Minuet in D Minor, Z. T688Henry Purcell1:07
- 24Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo, Z. 780: Adagio-ModeratoHenry Purcell2:55
- 25Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo, Z. 780: Adagio Con EspressioneHenry Purcell1:45
- 26Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo, Z. 780: VivaceHenry Purcell1:14
- 27Suite in D for Harpsichord, Z. 667: PreludeHenry Purcell0:23
- 28Suite in D for Harpsichord, Z. 667: AlmandHenry Purcell2:40
- 29Suite in D for Harpsichord, Z. 667: HornpipeHenry Purcell1:08
- CD 3: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626
- 1Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: OvertureHenry Purcell2:46
- 2Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Shake the cloud from off your brow" (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell1:07
- 3Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Ah! Belinda, I am press'd with torment" (Dido)Henry Purcell4:06
- 4Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Grief increases by concealing..." (Belinda, Dido)Henry Purcell0:35
- 5Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "When monarchs unite, how happy their state" (Chorus)Henry Purcell0:26
- 6Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Whence could so much virtue spring" (Dido, Belinda)Henry Purcell2:01
- 7Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Fear no danger to ensue" (Belinda, Second Woman, Chorus)Henry Purcell1:45
- 8Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "See, your royal guest appears" (Belinda, Aeneas, Dido)Henry Purcell0:57
- 9Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Cupid only throws the dart" (Cupid)Henry Purcell0:44
- 10Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "If not for mine, for empire's sake" (Aeneas)Henry Purcell0:30
- 11Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "Pursue thy conquest, Love" (Belinda)Henry Purcell0:49
- 12Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. "To the hills and the vales" (Chorus)Henry Purcell1:26
- 13Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I. The Triumphing DanceHenry Purcell1:15
- 14Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. Prelude for the WitchesHenry Purcell1:16
- 15Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Wayward sisters, you that fright" (Sorceress, First Witch)Henry Purcell1:17
- 16Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Harm's our delight and mischief all our skill" (Chorus)Henry Purcell0:20
- 17Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "The Queen of Carthage, whom we hate" (Sorceress)Henry Purcell0:54
- 18Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Ha, ha, ha" (Chorus)Henry Purcell0:14
- 19Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Ruin'd ere the set of sun" (Witches, Sorceress)Henry Purcell1:19
- 20Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Ha, ha, ha" (Chorus)Henry Purcell0:11
- 21Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "But ere we this perform" (Witches)Henry Purcell1:25
- 22Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "In our deep vaulted cell" (Chorus)Henry Purcell0:59
- 23Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. Echo Dance of the FuriesHenry Purcell1:02
- 24Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. RitornelloHenry Purcell0:35
- 25Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Thanks to these lonesome vales" (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell1:14
- 26Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Oft she visits this lov'd mountain" (Second Woman)Henry Purcell2:09
- 27Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Behold, upon my bending spear" (Aeneas, Dido)Henry Purcell0:34
- 28Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Haste, haste to town" (Belinda, Chorus)Henry Purcell0:55
- 29Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II. "Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove's command" (Spirit, Aeneas)Henry Purcell3:08
- 30Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. Prelude for the sailorsHenry Purcell0:39
- 31Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Come away, fellow sailors" (First Sailor, Chorus)Henry Purcell1:19
- 32Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. The Sailors' DanceHenry Purcell0:51
- 33Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "See the flags and streamers curling" (Sorceress, Witches)Henry Purcell0:58
- 34Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Our next motion" (Sorceress)Henry Purcell0:43
- 35Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Destruction's our delight" (Chorus)Henry Purcell0:37
- 36Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "The Witches' Dance" (Jack of the Lanthorn Dance)Henry Purcell1:20
- 37Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Your counsel all is urg'd in vain" (Dido, Belinda, Aeneas)Henry Purcell4:20
- 38Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Great minds against themselves conspire" (Chorus)Henry Purcell1:15
- 39Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "Thy hand, Belinda" (Dido)Henry Purcell0:52
- 40Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "When I am laid in earth" (Dido)Henry Purcell3:06
- 41Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. "With drooping wings ye Cupids come" (Chorus)Henry Purcell2:32
- CD 4: Music for Saint Cecilia's Day
- 1Rejoice in the Lord Alway, Z49: AnthemHenry Purcell9:29
- 2My Beloved Spake, Z28: Ouverture (Sinfonia): I. SlowHenry Purcell1:03
- 3My Beloved Spake, Z28: My Beloved SpakeHenry Purcell0:55
- 4My Beloved Spake, Z28: For, Lo, the Winter Is PastHenry Purcell1:47
- 5My Beloved Spake, Z28: The Time of the SingingHenry Purcell1:46
- 6My Beloved Spake, Z28: And the Voice of the TurtleHenry Purcell1:31
- 7My Beloved Spake, Z28: The Fig TreeHenry Purcell1:03
- 8My Beloved Spake, Z28: AriseHenry Purcell0:35
- 9My Beloved Spake, Z28: My Beloved Is MineHenry Purcell3:06
- 10Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Welcome to All the Pleasures, Z339: Ouverture (Sinfonia): I. Maestoso / II. VivaceHenry Purcell
- 11Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Welcome to All the PleasuresHenry Purcell
- 12Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Here the Deities Approve (Counter-Tenor)Henry Purcell
- 13Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: While Joys Celestial (Trio)Henry Purcell
- 14Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Then Lift Up Your Voices (Bass, Chorus)Henry Purcell
- 15Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Adagio (Harpsichord)Henry Purcell
- 16Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: Beauty Thou Scene of Love (Tenor)Henry Purcell
- 17Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, 1683: In a Consort of Voices (Tenor, Chorus)Henry Purcell
- 18Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: Mark How the Lark and Linnet SingJohn Blow3:56
- 19Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: But in the Close of the NightJohn Blow4:54
- 20Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: So Ceas'd the Rival CrewJohn Blow2:50
- 21Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: We Beg Not HellJohn Blow2:05
- 22Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: The Pow'r of Harmony Too Well They KnewJohn Blow2:46
- 23Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: The Heav'Nly ChoirJohn Blow3:38
- 24Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell: Ye Brethren of the LyreJohn Blow2:48
- CD 5: The Masque in Dioclesian
- 1The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): I. Solo (Soprano) & Chorus: Call the Nymphs and the Fauns From WoodsHenry Purcell1:44
- 2The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): II. Air (Soprano): Let the Graces and Pleasures RepairHenry Purcell0:55
- 3The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): III. Duet (Basses): Come, Come Away, No DelayHenry Purcell1:07
- 4The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): IV. Chorus: Behold, o Mighty'St of GodsHenry Purcell4:17
- 5The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): V. Paspe (Passepied)Henry Purcell0:52
- 6The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): VI. Duet (Sopranos): Oh the Sweet Delights of LoveHenry Purcell1:40
- 7The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): VII. Air (Soprano) & Chorus: Let Monarchs Fight for Power and FameHenry Purcell1:53
- 8The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): VIII. Duet (Tenor and Baritone): Make Room for the Great GodHenry Purcell0:49
- 9The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): IX. Solo (Bacchus) Trio & Chorus: I'm Here With My Jolly CrewHenry Purcell2:26
- 10The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): X. Dance of BacchanalsHenry Purcell1:29
- 11The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): Xi. Air (Soprano): Still I'm Wishing, Stil DesiringHenry Purcell1:51
- 12The Masque in Dioclesian (First Part): Ritornello - XII: Can Drusilla Give No More?Henry Purcell3:11
- 13The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): XIII. CanariesHenry Purcell0:31
- 14The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): XIV. Dialogue (Soprano and Baritone): Tell Me Why, My Charming FairHenry Purcell6:45
- 15The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): XV DanceHenry Purcell0:53
- 16The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): XVI. Air (Tenor) & Chorus: All Our Days and Our NightsHenry Purcell2:05
- 17The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): XVII. DanceHenry Purcell0:49
- 18The Masque in Dioclesian (Conclusion): XVIII. Trio & Chorus: Triumph Victorious LoveHenry Purcell5:18
- 19The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): First MusicHenry Purcell2:01
- 20The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): First Act Tune or HornpipeHenry Purcell0:41
- 21The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music) [Unknown]Henry Purcell0:42
- 22The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Dance of the FuriesHenry Purcell2:38
- 23The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Second Act TuneHenry Purcell1:24
- 24The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music) [Unknown]Henry Purcell1:24
- 25The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): The Chair DanceHenry Purcell0:43
- 26The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Third Act TuneHenry Purcell0:49
- 27The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Butterfly DanceHenry Purcell1:39
- 28The Masque in Dioclesian (instrumental Music): Country DanceHenry Purcell1:05
- CD 6: Hail! Bright Cecilia / Come, Ye Sons of Art
- 1Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Overture: SymphonyHenry Purcell
- 2Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Soli and Chorus: Hail! Bright CeciliaHenry Purcell
- 3Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: Hark, Each TreeHenry Purcell
- 4Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: 'Tis Nature VoiceHenry Purcell
- 5Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Chorus: Soul of the WorldHenry Purcell
- 6Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Soprano Solo: Thou Tun'St This WorldHenry Purcell
- 7Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Trio: With That Sublime Celestial LayHenry Purcell
- 8Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Bass Solo: Wond'Rous MachineHenry Purcell
- 9Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: The Airy ViolinHenry Purcell
- 10Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: In Vain the Am'Rous FluteHenry Purcell
- 11Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: The Fife and All the Harmony of WarHenry Purcell
- 12Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: Let These Among Themselves ContestHenry Purcell
- 13Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328" Hail! Bright Cecilia": Great Chorus: Hail! Bright CeciliaHenry Purcell
- 14Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": Ouverture (Sinfonia): I. Largo / II. Allegro / III. AdagioHenry Purcell
- 15Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Come, Come, Ye Sons of Art" (Counter-Tenor, Chorus)Henry Purcell
- 16Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Sound the Trumpet Till Around" (Counter-Tenors)Henry Purcell
- 17Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Come, Come, Ye Sons of Art" (Chorus)Henry Purcell
- 18Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Strike the Viol" (Counter-Tenor)Henry Purcell
- 19Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "The Day That Such a Blessing Gave" (Bass, Chorus)Henry Purcell
- 20Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "Bid the Virtues" (Soprano, Oboe)Henry Purcell
- 21Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "These Are the Sacred Charms That Shield" (Bass)Henry Purcell
- 22Ode for the Birthday of Mary II, 1694, Z. 323 "Come, Ye Sons of Art": "See Nature, Rejoicing" (Soprano, Bass, Chorus)Henry Purcell
More by Henry Purcell, Alfred Deller, The Deller Consort
Release credits
- conductor [5.1-12, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18, 3.1-41, 4.1], countertenor vocals [6.14-16, 6.18-22, 1.2, 1.5-6, 1.8, 1.10-17, 2.1-6], vocal [18-24]
- vocal [2-13]
- cello [18-24]
- soprano vocals [3, 7, 9]
- recorder [18-24]
- performing orchestra [1-28]
- instrument [22], performer [18-21, 23-24], vocal [6.14-22, 4.2-14, 4.17, 5.1-12, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18]
- viola da gamba [2.7-11, 1.1]
- soprano vocals [7, 21, 26]
- harpsichord [2.7-29, 1.1, 1.3-4, 1.7, 1.9]
- tenor vocals [16]
- violin [1]
- conductor [1-6]
- harpsichord [1-40]
- contralto vocals [14-15, 17, 19, 21, 33-34]
- soprano vocals [2, 4, 6-8, 11, 15, 19, 21, 25, 28, 33, 37]
- countertenor vocals [18-24]
- performing orchestra [4.2-14, 4.16-17, 6.1-13]
- performing orchestra [1-6]
- engineer [1-41]
- soprano vocals [3-4, 6, 8, 27, 37, 39-40]
- baritone vocals [1.4, 1.9, 3.8, 3.10, 3.27, 3.29, 3.37]
- conductor [1-28]
- choir vocals [2, 5, 7, 9, 11-12, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 30-31, 35, 38, 41]
- performing orchestra [3.1, 3.5, 3.7, 3.9, 3.11-18, 3.20-23, 3.25-26, 3.30-32, 3.35-41, 4.1, 6.14-16, 6.18-22]
- violin [2.7-11, 1.1]
- recorder [18-24]
- tenor vocals [29, 31]
- producer [1-41]
- conductor [1-13]
- violin [1.1, 1.10, 2.7-11, 2.24-26]
- conductor [2-14, 16-17], harpsichord [1.2, 1.5-6, 1.8, 1.10-17, 4.15, 4.18-24]





