Let's discuss the man publicly. I have the following works:
Indian Queen, Tempest, King Arther: J.E. Gardiner on Erato
Fairy Queen, Te Deum, Jubilate Deo: A.Deller on Harmonia Mundi
Dido & Aeneas: Parrott on BBC music
Birthday Odes: Munrow on EMI
Anthems for Chapel Royal: Marlow on Conifer
Mask In Dioclesian: Deller on Vanguard
Airs/Instrumental Music: Various on DHM
Music For Westminster Abbey: Howard on BBC Radio Classics
Purcell In The Court/Tavern:Pro Cantione Antiqua: Ars Muici
This last item is from wence came the attempt to cast aspersions on
the composer.
Anyway is there any essential Purcell missing from the list? What about the
versions, are they the best?
Bob Draper
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