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A Classic collection of Purcells and Handelās works
Featuring soprano Miriam Allan.
Backed by Ironwoods Artists in Residence.
Henry Purcell ( 1659-- !695 was the greatest English composer of the Baroque era and arguably the greatest English composer of all time, yet only the barest outline is known of his life and character.
On this CD 12 of his well known works are featured, ā Fairest Isleā from King Arthur, also the Third Act Tune Hornpipe, several works from the Fairy Queen ā Curtain Timeā from Timon of Athens, plus one number from The Indian Queen, and several other well known works.
George Frideric Handel[1685-1759]
Trio Sonata in G Major, Op.5 No 4.
Silete venti.
A very informative booklet about these musical works comes with this CD
Recorded in the Eugene Goosens Hall of the ABCās Ultimo Centre Sydney--2008/2009.