Henry Purcell - Songs

Nancy Argenta

• Released on 29/01/2001 by Warner Classics
• Main artists: Nancy Argenta
• Genre: Classical

1 "O Solitude, My Sweetest Choice", Z. 406

Nancy Argenta 00:05:24

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

2 Tyrannic Love, Z. 613: No. 2, Song. "Ah! How Sweet It Is to Love"

Nancy Argenta 00:01:51

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

3 Not All My Torments Can Your Pity Move, Z. 400

Nancy Argenta 00:02:24

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Lute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

4 Stripp'd of Their Green, Z. 444

Nancy Argenta 00:03:25

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist - Anthony Motteux, Lyricist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

5 Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel, Z. 196

Nancy Argenta 00:07:10

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

6 If Music Be the Food of Love, Z. 379

Nancy Argenta 00:03:21

Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Simon Gibson, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

7 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act V: Song. "Hark! the Echoing Air"

Nancy Argenta 00:02:11

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

8 The Fatal Hour Comes on Apace, Z. 421

Nancy Argenta 00:04:00

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

9 Incassum Lesbia, incassum rogas, Z. 383

Nancy Argenta 00:07:19

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

10 Pausanias, Z. 585: No. 1, Song. "Sweeter Than Roses"

Nancy Argenta 00:02:59

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

11 Cupid, the Slyest Rogue Alive, Z. 367

Nancy Argenta 00:02:35

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

12 From Silent Shades, Z. 370

Nancy Argenta 00:04:13

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

13 The Tempest, Z. 631, Act IV: Song. "Dear Pretty Youth" (Dorinda)

Nancy Argenta 00:01:58

Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Lute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

14 Don Quixote, Z. 578: No. 9, Song. "From Rosie Bow'rs"

Nancy Argenta 00:05:45

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Lute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

15 Now That the Sun Hath Veiled His Light, Z. 193

Nancy Argenta 00:05:24

Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, MainArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

16 Sophonisba, Z. 590: No. 1, Song. "Beneath a Poplar's Shadow"

Nancy Argenta 00:01:58

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

17 The Indian Queen, Z. 630, Act III: "I Attempt from Love's Sickness" (Zempoalla)

Nancy Argenta 00:02:01

Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, MainArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

18 Dioclesian, Z. 627, Act V: Song. "Let Us Dance"

Nancy Argenta 00:01:28

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Paul Nicholson, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Lute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

19 King Arthur, Z. 628, Act V: Song. "Fairest Isle"

Nancy Argenta 00:02:37

Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

20 O Solitude, My Sweetest Choice, Z. 406

Nancy Argenta 00:06:11

David R. Murray, Producer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1994 Parlophone Records Limited

DISC 2

1 The Libertine, Z. 600: No. 1, Song. "Nymphs and Sheperds"

Nancy Argenta 00:02:12

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Trevor Jones, Viola, FeaturedArtist - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Lute, FeaturedArtist - NICHOLAS ROBINSON, Violin, FeaturedArtist - Fiona Huggett, Violin, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

2 Amidst the Shades and Cool Refreshing Streams, Z. 355

Nancy Argenta 00:03:05

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Theorbo, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

3 Timon of Athens, Z. 632: Song. "Love in Their Little Veins" (Nymph)

Nancy Argenta 00:01:31

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist - Rachel Becket, Recorder, FeaturedArtist - Marion Scott, Recorder, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

4 Fly Swift, Ye Hours, Z. 369

Nancy Argenta 00:05:24

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

5 The Indian Queen, Z. 630, Act IV: "They Tell Us" - Fourth Act Tune - "To Suffer for Him" (Orazia)

Nancy Argenta 00:03:22

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Trevor Jones, Viola, FeaturedArtist - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Theorbo, FeaturedArtist - NICHOLAS ROBINSON, Violin, FeaturedArtist - Fiona Huggett, Violin, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

6 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act V: The Plaint. "O Let Me Ever, Ever Weep"

Nancy Argenta 00:08:12

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Pauline Nobes, Violin, FeaturedArtist - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

7 In the Black, Dismal Dungeon of Despair, Z. 190

Nancy Argenta 00:03:59

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, MainArtist - Nigel North, Theorbo, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

8 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act II. Song. "See, Even Night Herself Is Here"

Nancy Argenta 00:04:52

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Henry Purcell, Composer - Trevor Jones, Viola, FeaturedArtist - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - NICHOLAS ROBINSON, Violin, FeaturedArtist - Fiona Huggett, Violin, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

9 The Indian Queen, Z. 630: Prologue. "Why Should Men Quarrel" (Indian Girl)

Nancy Argenta 00:01:26

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Rachel Becket, Recorder, FeaturedArtist - Marion Scott, Recorder, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited 1995 A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

10 The Indian Queen, Z. 630, Act III: "Seek Not to Know" (God of Dreams)

Nancy Argenta 00:03:56

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Paul Goodwin, Oboe, FeaturedArtist - Sophia McKenna, Oboe, FeaturedArtist - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

11 The History of King Richard the Second, Z. 581: Song. "Retir'd from Mortals' Sight"

Nancy Argenta 00:04:08

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

12 The Libertine, Z. 600: No. 3, Prelude and Song. "To Arms, Heroic Prince"

John Toll 00:03:10

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist - Mark Benett, Trumpet, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

13 Bonduca, or the British Heroine, Z. 574, Act 5: "Oh! Lead Me to Some Peaceful Gloom" (Bonvica)

Nancy Argenta 00:02:51

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

14 The Tempest, Z. 631, Act V: Song. "Halcyon Days" (Amphitrite)

Nancy Argenta 00:02:57

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Pauline Nobes, Violin, FeaturedArtist - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Paul Goodwin, Oboe, FeaturedArtist - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

15 Come Ye Sons of Art, Z. 323 "Ode for Queen Mary's Birthday": No. 7, Aria. "Bid the Virtues"

Nancy Argenta 00:02:57

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Paul Goodwin, Oboe, FeaturedArtist - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Theorbo, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

16 Lord, What Is Man, Z. 192

Nancy Argenta 00:05:34

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

17 Oedipus, Z. 583: No. 2, Song. "Music for a While"

Nancy Argenta 00:03:55

Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

18 If Music Be the Food of Love, Z. 379

Nancy Argenta 00:02:05

Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

19 Sawney Is a Bonny Lad, Z. 412

Nancy Argenta 00:01:49

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Lute, MainArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

20 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act III. Song. "When I Have Often Heard"

Nancy Argenta 00:03:14

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Lute, FeaturedArtist - NICHOLAS ROBINSON, Violin, FeaturedArtist - Fiona Huggett, Violin, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

21 Theodosius, Z. 606: No. 9, Song. "Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate"

Nancy Argenta 00:02:27

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Henry Purcell, Composer - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - John Toll, Harpsichord, FeaturedArtist - Nigel North, Theorbo, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1996 Parlophone Records Limited

22 Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III: Recitative. "Thy Hand, Belinda" - Song. "When I Am Laid in Earth" (Dido)

Nancy Argenta 00:04:24

David R. Murray, Producer - Simon Rhodes, Engineer - Richard Boothby, Viola da Gamba, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Trevor Jones, Viola, FeaturedArtist - Nancy Argenta, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Nigel North, Archlute, FeaturedArtist - NICHOLAS ROBINSON, Violin, FeaturedArtist - Fiona Huggett, Violin, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1995 Parlophone Records Limited

About the album

• 2 disc(s) - 42 track(s)
• Total length: 02:31:44

• Main artists: Nancy Argenta
• Composer: Henry Purcell
• Label: Warner Classics
• Genre: Classical
Available in
16-Bit/44.1 kHz Stereo

A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2001 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2001 Parlophone Records Limited