"Mad Songs" by Catherine Bott is a captivating journey through the world of opera and medieval music, released in 1992 under Decca Music Group Ltd. This album spans a rich hour and eleven minutes, featuring a collection of tracks that showcase Bott's remarkable vocal prowess. From the hauntingly beautiful "Mad Bess of Bedlam" to the dramatic "Don Quixote" and the enchanting "Morpheus, thou gentle God," each piece is a testament to Bott's ability to bring historical and operatic works to life. The album is a blend of well-known and lesser-known pieces, offering a diverse listening experience that highlights the depth and range of Bott's artistry. Whether you're a fan of opera, medieval music, or simply appreciate exceptional vocal performances, "Mad Songs" is a compelling addition to any music collection.
Tracks
Mad Bess of Bedlam ("From Silent Shades And The Elysian Groves"), Z.370Henry Purcell, Catherine Bott, David Roblou
Must then a faithful lover go?John Eccles, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Paula Chateauneuf, Anthony Pleeth
Reason, what art thou?John Weldon, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Mark Levy
Take him gently from the pileJohn Eccles, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Anthony Pleeth
Mad MaudlinAnonymous, Catherine Bott, Paula Chateauneuf
Don Quixote, Z.578: From rosy bowersHenry Purcell, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Mark Levy
Let all be gayJohn Eccles, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Mark Levy
Restless in ThoughtJohn Eccles, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Mark Levy
I burn, my brain consumes to ashesJohn Eccles, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Paula Chateauneuf, Anthony Pleeth
While I with wounding grief did lookGottfried Finger, Catherine Bott, Paula Chateauneuf
A Fool's Preferment, or The Three Dukes of Dunstable, Z.571: I'll Sail Upon The Dog-StarHenry Purcell, Catherine Bott, David Roblou
Morpheus, thou gentle GodDaniel Purcell, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Mark Levy
Love's but the frailty of the mindJohn Eccles, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Mark Levy
Tom of BedlamAnonymous, Catherine Bott, David Roblou
Don Quixote, Z.578: Let The Dreadful EnginesHenry Purcell, Catherine Bott, David Roblou, Paula Chateauneuf, Tom Finucane, Anthony Pleeth
Cease of Cupid to complainJohn Eccles, Catherine Bott, Paula Chateauneuf, Tom Finucane
Not All My Torments Can Your Pity Move, Z.400Henry Purcell, Catherine Bott, David Roblou
Lysander I pursue in vainJohn Blow, Catherine Bott, David Roblou
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