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“The English Orpheus” — Symphony Songs by Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell (1659–1695) is considered the most famous composer in English music history and ranks among the most significant artists of the Baroque period in Europe.
He composed his “Symphony Songs” for voice and varying instrumental ensembles for informal celebrations at court. They express a longing to escape the hustle and bustle of public life—a form of “deceleration” in the 17th century.
This evening with early music students is dedicated to the genre of symphonic songs and pays tribute to the “English Orpheus,” Henry Purcell.
Program:
Henry Purcell
Symphony in G minor (from “How pleasant is this flowery plain”) 2 flutes & Bc
Chaconne in G minor, Z.T680 – harpsichord solo
Ground in C minor, Z.T681 - Solo harpsichord
“Two in One Upon a Ground” – 2 flutes & B.C.
William Williams
Sonata in A minor - 2 flutes & Bc
Henry Hall
Yes, my Aminta - Soprano, Bass, 2 flutes & Bc
INTERMISSION
William Williams
Sonata in Imitation - 2 flutes & B.C.
Henry Purcell
Harpsichord solo: Ground in G major, Z.645 ||| Ground in D minor, Z.D222 ||| Hornpipe in B-flat major, Z.T683 ||| Round in D minor, Z.T684.
John Blow
Mark how the lark... – 2 tenors, 2 flutes & Bc
Emma Berglund – Soprano
Yohan Kim – Tenor
Florian Stölzel – Tenor
Lukas Gerber – Bass
Valerie Heber & Karolina Mydlárová – Recorder
Adriano da Silva Trarbach – Baroque cello
Sofiia Oganesian – Harpsichord