Iestyn Davies presents 'Elegy - Countertenor duets by Purcell and Blow', a captivating album that delves into the enchanting world of opera and choral music. Released on 27 September 2019 under the esteemed label Vivat, this collection of duets showcases the exquisite vocal talents of Iestyn Davies.
Featuring a diverse range of tracks, including 'Hark how the songsters', 'In vain the am'rous flute', and 'The Queen’s Epicedium: Incassum Lesbia', this album is a masterful tribute to the works of Purcell and Blow. With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, 'Elegy' is a sonic journey that will transport you to a bygone era of musical sophistication.
Iestyn Davies' soaring countertenor voice brings to life the intricate harmonies and poignant melodies that define these iconic compositions. From the lively 'Sound the trumpet' to the haunting 'O solitude, my sweetest choice', each track is a testament to the artist's technical prowess and emotional depth.
Through 'Elegy', Iestyn Davies invites you to experience the beauty and expressiveness of Purcell and Blow's duets, reimagined for a modern audience. With its rich, evocative soundscapes and Iestyn Davies' extraordinary vocal artistry, this album is a must-listen for fans of opera, choral music, and classical excellence.
Tracks
Hark how the songstersHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
In vain the am'rous fluteHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
O solitude, my sweetest choiceHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, The King's Consort, Robert King
Chaconne from DioclesianHenry Purcell, The King's Consort, Robert King
Ah heav'n, what is't I hear?John Blow, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
Sound the trumpetHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
Since the toils and the hazards of warHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, The King's Consort, Robert King
Sing, sing, ye druidsHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
Paratum cor meumJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
The Queen’s Epicedium: Incassum LesbiaHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, The King's Consort, Robert King
The Queen’s Epicedium: No, Lesbia, you ask in vainJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, The King's Consort, Robert King
O dive custos Auriciae domusHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
Mark how the lark and linnet singJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
But in the close of nightJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
So ceas’d the rival crew when Purcell cameJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, The King's Consort, Robert King
We beg not hell, our Orpheus to restoreJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, The King's Consort, Robert King
The pow’r of harmony too well they knewJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, The King's Consort, Robert King
The heav’nly quire, who heard his notes from highJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
Ye brethren of the lyre, and tuneful voiceJohn Blow, Iestyn Davies, James Hall, The King's Consort, Robert King
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