Purcell: The Fairy Queen

Lorraine Hunt, Mark Padmore, Howard Crook, Roger Norrington & London Classical Players

• Released on 1/1/94 by Warner Classics
• Main artists: Lorraine Hunt Mark Padmore Howard Crook Roger Norrington London Classical Players
• Genre: Opera

1 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: First Music. Prelude

Roger Norrington 00:01:52

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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2 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: First Music. Hornpipe

Roger Norrington 00:01:12

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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3 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Second Music. Air

Roger Norrington 00:00:47

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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4 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Second Music. Rondeau

Roger Norrington 00:01:43

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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5 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Overture

Roger Norrington 00:01:33

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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6 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 1: Duet. "Come, Let Us Leave the Town"

Roger Norrington 00:02:39

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Richard Wistreich, Bass Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Lorraine Hunt, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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7 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 1: Scene of the Drunken Poet. "Fill up the Bowl"

Roger Norrington 00:05:33

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - David Wilson-Johnson, Bass Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Susan Bickley, Mezzo-soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Catherine Pierard, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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8 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 1: First Act Tune. Jig

Roger Norrington 00:01:05

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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9 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2. Song. "Come All Ye Songsters of the Sky"

Roger Norrington 00:02:03

Howard Crook, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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10 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Prelude

Roger Norrington 00:00:50

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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11 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Trio. "May the God of Wit Inspire"

Roger Norrington 00:00:47

Howard Crook, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Richard Wistreich, Bass Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Mark Padmore, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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12 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Echo

Roger Norrington 00:01:03

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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13 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Chorus. "Now Join Your Warbling Voices All"

Roger Norrington 00:00:34

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Schütz Choir of London, Choir, FeaturedArtist

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14 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Song and Chorus. "Sing While We Trip It"

Roger Norrington 00:02:21

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Schütz Choir of London, Choir, FeaturedArtist - Catherine Pierard, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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15 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2. Song. "See, Even Night Herself Is Here"

Roger Norrington 00:03:38

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Susan Bickley, Mezzo-soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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16 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2. Song. "I Am Come to Lock All Fast"

Roger Norrington 00:00:49

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Lorraine Hunt, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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17 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2. Song. "One Charming Night"

Roger Norrington 00:01:51

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Mark Padmore, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1993 Parlophone Records Limited

18 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Song and Chorus. "Hush, no More"

Roger Norrington 00:02:32

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Richard Wistreich, Bass Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Schütz Choir of London, Choir, FeaturedArtist

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19 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Dance for the Followers of Night

Roger Norrington 00:01:28

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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20 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Second Act Tune. Air

Roger Norrington 00:01:17

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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21 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3. Song and Chorus. "If Love's a Sweet Passion"

Roger Norrington 00:02:05

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Catherine Pierard, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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22 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3. Symphony While the Swans Come Forward

Roger Norrington 00:01:36

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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23 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Dance for the Fairies

Roger Norrington 00:00:59

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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24 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Dance for the Green Men

Roger Norrington 00:01:29

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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25 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Song. "Ye Gentle Spirits of the Air"

Roger Norrington 00:04:54

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Lorraine Hunt, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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26 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Dialogue Between Coridon and Mopsa. "Now the Maids and the Men"

Roger Norrington 00:03:20

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Richard Wistreich, Bass Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer - Mark Padmore, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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27 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Dance for the Haymakers

Roger Norrington 00:00:47

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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28 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3. Song. "When I Have Often Heard"

Roger Norrington 00:03:42

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Catherine Pierard, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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29 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Duet. "A Thousand, Thousand Ways"

Roger Norrington 00:02:36

Howard Crook, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Richard Wistreich, Bass Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Henry Purcell, Composer

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30 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Third Act Tune. Hornpipe

Roger Norrington 00:01:13

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1993 Parlophone Records Limited

DISC 2

1 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Symphony

Roger Norrington 00:06:04

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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2 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song and Chorus. "Now the Night Is Chased Away"

Roger Norrington 00:02:07

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Schütz Choir of London, Choir, FeaturedArtist - Catherine Pierard, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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3 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Duet. "Let the Fifes and the Clarions"

Roger Norrington 00:01:19

Howard Crook, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Mark Padmore, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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4 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Entry of Phoebus

Roger Norrington 00:00:38

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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5 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song and Chorus. "When a Cruel Long Winter"

Roger Norrington 00:03:00

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Mark Padmore, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1993 Parlophone Records Limited

6 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Chorus. "Hail! Great Parent of Us All"

Roger Norrington 00:01:53

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Schütz Choir of London, Choir, FeaturedArtist

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7 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song. "Thus the Ever Grateful Spring"

Roger Norrington 00:02:16

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Lorraine Hunt, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1993 Parlophone Records Limited

8 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song. "Here's the Summer, Sprightly, Gay"

Roger Norrington 00:01:32

Howard Crook, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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9 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song. "See, See My Many Colour'd Fields"

Roger Norrington 00:02:58

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Mark Padmore, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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10 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song. "Now Winter Comes Slowly"

Roger Norrington 00:02:17

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - David Wilson-Johnson, Bass Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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11 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Chorus. "Hail! Great Parent of Us All" (Reprise)

Roger Norrington 00:01:03

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Schütz Choir of London, Choir, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1993 Parlophone Records Limited

12 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Fourth Act Tune. Air

Roger Norrington 00:01:07

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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13 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 5. Prelude

Roger Norrington 00:01:24

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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14 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 5. Epithalamium. "Thrice Happy Lovers"

Roger Norrington 00:02:48

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Susan Bickley, Mezzo-soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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15 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 5: The Plaint. "O Let Me Ever, Ever Weep"

Roger Norrington 00:05:55

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Lorraine Hunt, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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16 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 5: Entry Dance

Roger Norrington 00:01:32

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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17 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 5: Symphony

Roger Norrington 00:01:14

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

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18 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 5: Song. "Thus the Gloomy World"

Roger Norrington 00:04:14

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Mark Padmore, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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19 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 5: Song and Chorus. "Thus Happy and Free"

Roger Norrington 00:00:44

Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer - Catherine Pierard, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist

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20 The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 5: Song. "Yes, Daphne"

Roger Norrington 00:02:15

Howard Crook, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Woods, Producer - William Shakespeare , Poet - Roger Norrington, Conductor, MainArtist - London Classical Players, Orchestra - Henry Purcell, Composer

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 1993 Parlophone Records Limited

About the album

• 2 disc(s) - 60 track(s)
• Total length: 02:02:02

• Main artists: Lorraine Hunt Mark Padmore Howard Crook Roger Norrington London Classical Players
• Composer: Henry Purcell
• Label: Warner Classics
• Genre: Classical Opera
Available in
16-Bit/44.1 kHz Stereo

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1993 Parlophone Records Limited