This page lists all recordings of Dido and Aeneas: Dido's Lament, by Henry Purcell (1659-95) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | ApparitionMusic by George Crumb & Henry Purcell
Christine Schäfer (soprano) & Eric Schneider (piano/amplified piano) “The first part of the disc intersperses Crumb's moderately Coplandesque Three Early Songs (1947) with Purcell favourites like "Sweeter than Roses" and "Music for a While". The sovereign authority of Schäfer's voice and the intensity of her presence makes for a seamless narrative, and the clarity of her diction and innate dramatic sensibility revitalise the Purcell works.” Gramophone Magazine, March 2008 “Given Christine Schäfer's wide-ranging repertoire, this mixing of 17th-century English and 20th-century American songs is no surprise. Her exemplary clarity of tone and diction, and her emotional commitment to both composers, make for a powerful recital.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2008 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Fairest Isle - The Timeless Music of Purcell
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| |  | Stokowski - Symphonic Transcriptions
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, José Serebrier “Jose Serebrier and the Bournemouth orchestra follow up their brilliant disc of Stokowski's Mussorgsky arrangements…The orchestra respond superbly to Serebrier's direction which, as a former pupil of Stokowski, he has based on the maestro's recordings and performances.” Gramophone | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Cinema Classics 2006Classical Music Made Famous In Films
Bach, J S: | Motet 'Jesu, meine Freude' (excerpt) Kingdom of Heaven Scholars Baroque Ensemble | Donizetti: | L'elisir d'amore: 'Una furtiva lagrima' Match Point Vincenzo la Scola (tenor) Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Pier Giorgio Morandi | Elgar: | Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55 - Opening Theme Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, George Hurst | Mozart: | Porgi amor from The Marriage of Figaro The Skeleton Key Marina Mescheriakova (soprano) Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia, Michael Halász First movement from String Quartet No. 21 Monster-in-Law Eder Quartet | Pachelbel: | Canon & Gigue The Upside of Anger Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Müller-Brühl | Purcell: | Dido and Aeneas: Dido's Lament The Downfall (Der Untergang) Kym Amps (soprano) Scholars Baroque Ensemble Rondeau from Abdelazer Pride and Prejudice Terence Charlston (harpsichord) | Rimsky Korsakov: | Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Leaper | Rossini: | Il barbiere di Siviglia Overture Robots Failoni Chamber Orchestra, Will Humburg | Strauss, J, II: | An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314 The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Wildner | Strauss, R: | Sunrise from Also Sprach Zarathustra Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Zdenek Košler | trad.: | Song of the Volga Boatmen Lord of War Red Army Choir & Band, Victor Fedorov |
“Naxos has issued numerous discs in its series Cinema Classics. They offer a wide assortment of music, are generally easy listening, and are a reminder of the frequent use that is made of classical music by film makers. What a resource for film buffs!” FM Program Guide | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | The Best of Lesley GarrettThe Best of Lesley Garrett on 2 CDs - amazingly her first ever ‘best of’ - captures the breadth of material from the artist with songs from operetta, opera, musicals and the folk and contemporary repertoires.
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| |  | The Radiant Voice of Barbara Bonney
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| |  | Music from the English Courts
Tristram Fry (percussion) Fine Arts Brass Ensemble The splendour of royal occasions has inspired some of Britain's finest music. Composers such as Handel and Purcell had an incomparable feel for the expression of musical majesty. Others like John Dowland wrote serene music to "soothe the savage breast" and calm the nerves of anxious monarchs. But perhaps most important of all was the music for courtly dancing, a pastime enjoyed by polite society for the purpose of conversation, gossip and, of course, romancing. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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