Henry Purcell is one the key musical figures of the English early-Baroque era. The Ensemble La Fenice's first recording featuring English music of the 17th century. Jean Tubery, the Ensemble's founder, is renowned internationally for reviving the baroque Cornett (a slender, curved horn), an instrument much in use during the Medieval, Renaissance and into the Baroque eras. The Ensemble La Fenice's early-music repertoire spans more than two centuries of works from all over Europe.

Tracklist:

Hark, How The Wild Musicians Sing, Z. 542
Soft Notes And Gently Rais'd Accent, Z. 510
Sonata A 3 No. 6 In C Major, Z. 795
King Arthur, Z. 628, "The British Worthy": King Arthur, Z. 628, "The British Worthy", Act V: Fairest Isle, A
The Second Part Of Musick’s Hand-Maid: A New Irish Tune In G Major, Z. 646, "Lilliburlero"
King Arthur, Z. 628: King Arthur, Z. 628: Hornpipe
Ground In Gamut In G Major, Z. 645
Voluntary On The Old Hundredth, Z. 721 (Attrib. To J. Blow)
How Pleasant Is This Flow'ry Plain, Z. 543
3 Parts Upon A Ground In F Major, Z. 731
A New Ground In E Minor, Z. T682 (Arr. For Chamber Ensemble)
Oedipus, King Of Thebes, Z. 583: Oedipus, King Of Thebes, Z. 583: Music For A While Shall All Your Cares Beguile
The Tempest, Z. 631, "The Enchanted Island": The Tempest, Z. 631, "The Enchanted Island", Act V: No Stars Ag

UPC: 4260052385258
Label: Ars Produktion
Release Date: 2.25.14
Format: CD

Ensemble La Fenice - Serenading Songs & Grounds (CD)