Kirkby, Bott, Bowman, Deller, Christopher Hogwood – The Glory Of Purcell (CD, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 1995, L’Oiseau-Lyre 444 620 2)

Why This CD Matters
The compilation brings together Purcell vocal and instrumental works performed by singers including Emma Kirkby, Catherine Bott, James Bowman, and Alfred Deller. Its recordings span 1953 to 1994, with Christopher Hogwood among the credited artists.

Collector Note
This US CD is a BMG Direct club edition on L’Oiseau-Lyre, catalog number 444 620 2, manufactured for BMG Direct Marketing. The disc was made in the USA by PMDC; the matrix reads 444 620-2 02@.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Label: L’Oiseau-Lyre – 444 620 2
Country: US
Released: 1995
Genre: Classical
Style: Baroque

Matrix / Runout
444 620-2 02@; IFPI L006; IFPI 0310; MADE IN USA BY PMDC

Tracklist
The Double Dealer: Overture — Hornpipe 3:40
Come Ye Sons Of Art — Sound The Trumpet 4:53
The Old Bachelor: Rondeau — Menuet — Boree — March — Jig 4:08
Birthday Song For Queen Mary: Crown The Altar, Deck The Shrine 2:24
Oedipus: Music For A While 3:42
Amphitryon: Hornpipe — Scotch Tune 2:15
King Arthur: Fairest Isle 1:53
Bonduca: Divine Andate, President Of War… To Arms, Your Ensigns Straight Display… Britons, Strike Home! 5:48
The Fairy Queen: The Plaint: O, O Let Me Weep 6:32
Sonata No. 9 In F Major (Ten Sonatas In Four Parts): [Allegro] — Adagio — Canzona — Grave — Allegro 6:23
Dido And Aeneas: Thy Hand, Belinda… When I Am Laid In Earth… With Drooping Wings 8:22
Abdelazer: Overture — Rondeau 4:56
Bess of Bedlam 3:42
The Married Beau: Trumpet Air — March — Hornpipe On A Ground 4:44
Hear My Prayer, O Lord 2:40
Rejoice In The Lord Alway 7:38

Shipping & Handling
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Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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