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The Sixteen

Description:

The Sixteen's new series, Purcell! Volume 2 is a collection of welcome songs for King Charles II! The Sixteen's new series of "Works for Royal Occasions" by Henry Purcell, a master composer and conductor of the Royal String Choir, the resident composer and conductor of the Royal Court Chorus, and the manager of the Royal Instrumental Chorus, is now available in a new volume. Purcell's career as the permanent composer and conductor of the royal string choir, the custodian of royal musical instruments, and the organist of the court chapel, among other important positions, brought him to prominence and fame with his "Welcome Songs" and "Ode" to be performed at royal functions and ceremonies upon the king's return to the capital. Composed for Charles II, who, after dissolving the English Parliament in 1660, ascended the throne in 1661, marking the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Restoration of the Monarchy, "Now greet the Almighty King's Agent, Z. 340" was one of Purcell's first court odes, and a representative work that would define his subsequent successes. It is known as one of the masterpieces that determined his subsequent success. Along with "Palestrina," "Victoria," and "Handel," "Purcell" is synonymous with The Sixteen.Expect to hear Purcell's masterful singing by the world's finest choir representing the UK as of 2018. Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Catch: Since the Duke is return'd Z271
2.Welcome Song: Welcome, Vicegerent of the mighty King Z340: Welcome, Vicegerent of the mighty King
3.Welcome Song: Welcome, Vicegerent of the mighty King Z340: Ah! mighty Sir
4.Welcome Song: Welcome, Vicegerent of the mighty King Z340: When the Summer in his glory
5.Welcome Song: Welcome, Vicegerent of the mighty King Z340: Music, the food of love
6.Let mine eyes run down with tears Z24
7.Sleep, Adam, sleep, and take thy rest Z195
8.Beati omnes qui timent Dominum Z131
9.O sing unto the Lord Z44: Symphony / O sing the Lord a new song
10.O sing unto the Lord Z44: Sing unto the Lord, and praise his name
11.O sing unto the Lord Z44: The Lord is great
12.O sing unto the Lord Z44: O worship the Lord
13.O sing unto the Lord Z44: Tell it out among the heathen
14.Great God, and just Z186
15.Welcome Song: Fly, bold rebellion Z324: Symphony
16.Welcome Song: Fly, bold rebellion Z324: Fly, bold rebellion
17.Welcome Song: Fly, bold rebellion Z324: Rivers from their channels turn'd
18.Welcome Song: Fly, bold rebellion Z324: If then we've found
19.Welcome Song: Fly, bold rebellion Z324: Come then, change your notes
20.Welcome Song: Fly, bold rebellion Z324: Be welcome, then, great Sir
21.Welcome Song: Fly, bold rebellion Z324: Welcome to all those wishes fulfill'd