12 Selected Songs Of Henry Purcell : For High Voice / edited by Richard Walters.

This volume contains Britten's realizations for voice and piano of twelve songs from Orpheus Britannicus and Harmonia Sacra. The CD features piano accompaniment tracks performed by Laura Ward. With a biographical sketch and notes on the songs. Contents: Fairest Isle -- Hark the ech'ing air -- How blest are shepherds -- I attempt from love's sickness to fly -- I'll sail upon the Dog-star -- If music be the food of love (1st version) -- Man is for the woman made -- Music for a while -- On the brow of Richmond Hill -- There's not a swain of the plain -- Turn then thine eyes -- We sing to him. This volume contains Britten's realizations for voice and piano of twelve songs from Orpheus Britannicus and Harmonia Sacra. The CD features piano accompaniment tracks performed by Laura Ward. With a biographical sketch and notes on the songs.

1 score (48 p.) + 1 compact disc; 30 cm.
Language: English
ISBN: 1423479882
ISBN13: 9781423479888
ISMN: M051934164
Distributor Number: HL48019965
UPC: 884088351007