Nancy Argenta ~ Songs and Airs Purcell

On this CD:

1. Nymphs and Shepherds (from "The Libertine"), song, Z. 600/1
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

2. Amidst the shades and cool and refreshing streams, for soprano & continuo, Z. 355
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

3. Love in their little veins inspires (from "Timon of Athens"), aria for soprano, 2 flutes and continuo, Z. 632/3
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

4. Fly swift, ye hours, song, Z. 369
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

5. They tell us that you mighty powers above (from "The Indian Queen"), soprano aria, Z. 630/19 They tell us that your mighty powers
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

6. O let me weep ("The Plaint" from "The Fairy Queen"), aria, Z. 629/40 The Plaint: O let me weep
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

7. In the black, dismal dungeon of despair, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 190
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

8. See even Night herself is here (from "The Fairy Queen"), soprano aria, Z. 629/11 See, even Night herself is here
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

9. Why should men quarrel (from "The Indian Queen"), soprano aria, Z. 630/4c-4d Why should men quarrel?
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

10. Seek not to know what must not be reveal'd (from "The Indian Queen"), aria, Z. 630/15 Seek not to know
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

11. Retir'd from any mortal's sight (from "The History of King Richard II"), song, Z. 581/1
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

12. To arms, heroic prince, (from "The Libertine"), prelude & song, Z. 600/3
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

13. O lead me to some peaceful gloom (from "Bonduca"), song, Z. 574/17
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

14. Halcyon days (from "The Tempest"), sopoano aria, Z. 631/15 Halcyon days
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

15. Come ye sons of art away (Birthday ode for Queen Mary), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 323 Bid the virtues
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

16. Lord, what is man?, sacred song for soprano & continuo, Z. 192
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

17. Music for a While (from "Oedipus"), song, Z. 583/2
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

18. If music be the food of love, song, Z. 379 (3 settings)
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

19. Sawney is a bonny lad, song, Z. 412
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

20. When I have often heard (from "The Fairy Queen"), soprano aria, Z. 629/23 When I have often heard young maids complaining
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

21. Ah cruel, bloody fate (from "Theodosius"), song, Z. 606/9 Ah! cruel, bloody fate
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

22. Thy hand, Belinda...When I am laid in Earth (from "Dido and Aeneas"), soprano aria, Z. 626/37 Thy hand, Belinda... When I am laid in earth
Composed by Henry Purcell
Performed by Nancy Argenta, Richard Boothby, Nigel North, Nigel North, Nigel North, John Toll

Nancy Argenta ~ Songs and Airs Purcell, Music, Henry Purcell, Nancy Argenta, Nigel North, Richard Boothby, John Toll, Mark Bennett, Pauline Nobes, Nicholas Robinson, Fiona Huggett Paul Nicholson, Marion Scott, Paul Goodwin, Sophia McKenna, Trevor Jones Rachel Becket, Art Song (General), Choral, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Ode, Orchestral & Symphonic, Solo Voice and Solo Instrument, Solo Voice(s) and Small Ensemble, Vocal
Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice Collection
  • PERFECT!
  • Great singing and excellent value for money
  • More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'
 Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , and Nigel North
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B000059LOH
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

  1. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  2. Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  3. Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
  4. Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  5. Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  6. If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  7. Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  8. The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  9. Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
  10. Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  11. Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  12. From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  13. Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  14. From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  15. Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
  16. Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  17. I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
  18. Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  19. Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  20. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Tracks:

  1. Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  2. Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  3. Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/Nigel North
  4. Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  5. They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  6. The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  7. In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
  8. See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
  9. Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
  10. Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  11. Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  12. To Arms, Heoric Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  13. O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  14. Halcyon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  15. Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  16. Lord, What Is Man? (A Divine Hymn) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  17. Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
  18. If Music Be The Food Of Love (1st Setting) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
  19. Sawney Is A Bonny Lad (A Scotch Song) - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  20. When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  21. Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
  22. Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice Collection.......2007-03-05

I have many collections of Purcell's Music. This collection stands up to them at half the price. Solid buy.

5 out of 5 stars PERFECT!.......2006-10-26

There is only a word with which I can describe this set of discs: perfect!
The only flaw there is, is not related to the singing or playing: no text enclosed.

5 out of 5 stars Great singing and excellent value for money.......2004-09-19

This is probably one of the best anthologies of Purcell songs around, and not just because it's two-for-one pricing means it contains twice as much music (CD1:74'24" & CD2: 77'41")! Nancy Argenta has an irrepressible sense of style and crystal clear diction. But unlike Emma Kirby, whose vocal purity can become tiresome, these renditions radiate warmth. She is also, I have found, more consistently involving than any one of the singers in Hyperion's three disc survey of Complete Secular Songs (recently reissued as a single set). One marvels at how she judiciously balances restraint and emotional forthrightness. The accompaniments (archlute, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and organ) are well judged and blend with the voice, all helped by an excellently defined recording acoustic. This is an absolute winner at any price!

5 out of 5 stars More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'.......2001-08-02

Two CDs, totaling more than 150 minutes of sparsely-arranged (never more than 3-5 instruments at a time), sweetly-sung, 350 year old 'ayres' (a typically English form of secular music). Nancy Argenta's soprano voice is lovely, silvery indeed as her name implies. The instruments are a discreet but friendly accompaniment to her solo voice. Perhaps the instruments are a little too discreet -- there are times when I wish they were a touch more prominent. But that is a very, very minor complaint. A beautiful collection, and quite well worth the money.
O Solitude: Songs & Airs
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • May be High Point of English Song
 O Solitude: Songs & Airs

Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025FZD
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

  1. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  2. Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  3. Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
  4. Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  5. Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  6. If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  7. Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  8. The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  9. Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
  10. Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  11. Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  12. From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  13. Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  14. From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  15. Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
  16. Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  17. I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
  18. Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  19. Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  20. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars May be High Point of English Song.......2007-06-04

Whenever I listen to any renditions of English art songs, going from Elizabethan times to the modern, as by Percy Grainger, I always dispair at how uninteresting they are when compared to the great German, French, and Italian art song repetoires. It seems as if the English can never quite wrest their genre from its folk roots and become a 'classic' music realization. I cringe at the Shakspearean 'hey nonny nonnies' and the 19th century compositions, none of which are as good even as Stephen Foster at his best.

But here is Purcell, and I believe I've found an author of English song I can really enjoy. To be sure, he has not entirely kicked the straw from all of the lyrics, but out of this 74 minutes of performance, I can easily listen to it many times over. And, as it stands at the moment, the prices for these CD's are a real bargain, if you like English song.
Nancy Argenta ~ Songs and Airs Purcell
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    		Nancy Argenta ~ Songs and Airs Purcell
    Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , Nigel North , Richard Boothby , John Toll , Mark Bennett, Pauline Nobes, Nicholas Robinson, Fiona Huggett Paul Nicholson , and Marion Scott, Paul Goodwin, Sophia McKenna, Trevor Jones Rachel Becket
    Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429]
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Purcell, HenryPurcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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    GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    OdesOdes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000005GH4
    Release Date: 2000-05-24

    Tracks:

    1. Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
    2. Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
    3. Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott
    4. Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
    5. They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
    6. The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
    7. In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
    8. See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
    9. Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
    10. Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
    11. Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
    12. To Arms, Heroic Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel/North/John Toll
    13. O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel/North/John Toll
    14. Halycon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel/North/John Toll
    15. Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
    16. Lord, What Is Man? - A Divine Hymn - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
    17. Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
    18. If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
    19. Sawney Is A Bonny Lad - A Scotch Song - Nancy Argenta//Nigel North
    20. When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
    21. Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
    22. Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

    Music Track:

    1. Orchestral Masterworks / Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra / William Steinberg / Ravel: Bolero / Tchaikovsk: Capriccio Italien / Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain / Glinka: Kamarinskaya / Borodin: Polovtsian Dances / Ravel: La Valse
    2. Plays Bach & Scarlatti
    3. Portraits in Sound
    4. Poulenc: Sacred Vocal Music
    5. Proms Favourites
    6. Puccini: Turandot - Highlights [Import]
    7. Ravel: Daphnis et Chloe / Sheherazade / Ma Mere L'Oye Suite / La Valse / Munch / Ansermet / Beer
    8. Ravel: Tzigane, Etc [Import]
    9. Recital Vol. 2
    10. Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Concerto No. 1

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