Annotation

Dido and Aeneas was recorded November 1994 at Théâtre-Opéra de Massy in Essonne, France. King Arthur February 1995 at Salle Berthier, Paris. Faerie Queen December 1994.
All recordings were copyrighted and released under separate covers during 1995.

Annotation last modified on 2019-06-01 02:21 UTC.

Tracklist

CD 1
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1Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Overture
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Overture
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626
Henry Purcell1:57
2Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Shake the cloud off from your browHenry Purcell1:03
3Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Ah Belinda, I am prest with torment not to be confest
soprano vocals:
Véronique Gens (soprano)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 2. “Ah! Belinda, I am prest with torment” (Dido)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell3:38
4Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Grief increases by concealing ... When monarchs uniteHenry Purcell0:42
5Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Whence could so much virtue spring?
soprano vocals:
Véronique Gens (soprano) and Sophie Marin-Degor (soprano)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 5. Recitative “Whence could so much virtue spring?” (Dido, Belinda, Second Woman)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell1:55
6Dido and Aeneas, Act I, Fear no danger to ensue
choir vocals:
Les Arts Florissants
soprano vocals:
Sophie Marin-Degor (soprano)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 6. “Fear no danger to ensue” (Belinda, Second Woman, Chorus)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell1:34
7Dido and Aeneas, Act I, See, your royal guest appears ... Cupid only throws the dart
bass-baritone vocals:
Nathan Berg (operatic bass-baritone)
choir vocals:
Les Arts Florissants
soprano vocals:
Sophie Marin-Degor (soprano)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 7. Recitative “See, your royal guest appears” (Belinda, Aeneas, Dido)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 8. “Cupid only throws the dart” (Chorus)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell1:10
8Dido and Aeneas, Act I, If not for mine, for Empire's sake ... Pursue thy conquestHenry Purcell2:15
9Dido and Aeneas, Act I, The Triumphing Dance
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 12. The Triumphing Dance
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell1:14
10Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Prelude for the witches. Wayward sistersHenry Purcell2:15
11Dido and Aeneas, Act II, The queen of Carthage ... Ho ho ho ho ho ho!Henry Purcell1:53
12Dido and Aeneas, Act II, But ere we this perform, we'll conjure up a storm
soprano vocals:
Sophie Daneman (soprano) and Gaëlle Méchaly
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 19. “But ere we this perform” (Two Witches)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell1:11
13Dido and Aeneas, Act II, In our deep vaulted cellHenry Purcell2:22
14Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Ritornelle. Thanks to these lonesome valesHenry Purcell3:36
15Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Oft she visits this lov'd mountainHenry Purcell1:56
16Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Behold, upon my bending spear ... Haste, haste to town
bass-baritone vocals:
Nathan Berg (operatic bass-baritone)
choir vocals:
Les Arts Florissants
soprano vocals:
Véronique Gens (soprano) and Sophie Marin-Degor (soprano)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 25. Recitative “Behold, upon my bending spear” (Aeneas, Dido)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 26. Aria and Chorus “Haste, haste to town” (Belinda, Chorus)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell1:13
17Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove's command
bass-baritone vocals:
Nathan Berg (operatic bass-baritone)
tenor vocals:
Jean-Paul Fouchécourt (tenor)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 27. Recitative “Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove’s command” (Spirit, Aeneas)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell2:04
18Dido and Aeneas, Act II, Then since our charms have sped. The Grove's DanceHenry Purcell1:28
19Dido and Aeneas, Act III, Come away, fellow sailorsHenry Purcell2:21
20Dido and Aeneas, Act III, See, see the flags and streamers
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Claire Brua
soprano vocals:
Sophie Daneman (soprano) and Gaëlle Méchaly
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 30. Recitative “See, the flags and streamers curling” (Sorceress, Witches)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. Aria “Our next motion” (Sorceress) (interstitial, unnumbered)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell1:41
21Dido and Aeneas, Act III, Destruction's our delight, delight our greatest sorrowHenry Purcell0:31
22Dido and Aeneas, Act III, The Witches' Dance
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 32. The Witches’ Dance
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell1:35
23Dido and Aeneas, Act III, Your counsel all is urg'd in vain
bass-baritone vocals:
Nathan Berg (operatic bass-baritone)
soprano vocals:
Véronique Gens (soprano) and Sophie Marin-Degor (soprano)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 33. Recitative “Your counsel all is urg’d in vain” (Dido, Belinda, Aeneas)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell3:35
24Dido and Aeneas, Act III, Great minds against themselves conspire ... Thy hand, BelindaHenry Purcell2:03
25Dido and Aeneas, Act III, When I am laid in earth
soprano vocals:
Véronique Gens (soprano)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 37. Ground, Aria and Ritornello “When I am laid in earth” (Dido)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell3:47
26Dido and Aeneas, Act III, With drooping wings
choir vocals:
Les Arts Florissants
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 38. “With drooping wings” (Chorus)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell2:58
27King Arthur, Overture
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, no. 1. Ouverture (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell1:53
28King Arthur, Air
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I, no. 2. Air (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell1:32
29King Arthur, Act I, Woden, first to thee a milk-white steed
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
bass vocals:
Luthea Salom (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (British tenor) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I. "Woden first to thee" (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell2:50
30King Arthur, Act I, The white horse neigh'd ... To Woden, our defender
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
bass vocals:
Luthea Salom (in 1995-02)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (British tenor) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I. "To Woden thanks we render" (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell1:22
31King Arthur, Act I, The lot is cast, and Tanfan pleas'd
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
soprano vocals:
Véronique Gens (soprano) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I. "The lot is cast" (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell0:33
32King Arthur, Act I, Brave souls, to be renown'd in story
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I. "Brave souls" (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell2:46
33King Arthur, Act I, I call you all to Woden's Hall
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Mark Padmore (British tenor) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I. "I call you all" (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell2:08
34King Arthur, Act I, "Come if you dare", our trumpets sound
sound engineer:
Jean Chatauret
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
tenor vocals:
Iain Paton (tenor) (in 1995-02)
orchestra:
Les Arts Florissants (in 1995-02)
conductor:
William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (in 1995-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Erato Disques S.A. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (from 1995 to present)
recorded at:
Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1995-02)
recording of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I. "Come if you dare" (in 1995-02)
composer:
Henry Purcell (baroque composer)
librettist:
John Dryden (English poet)
part of:
King Arthur, Z. 628: Act I
Henry Purcell4:13
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