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Henry Purcell, Terence Charlston
Purcell: Suites and Transcriptions for Harpsichord
Genres: Pop, Classical

Track Listings (38) - Disc #1
1. Ste No.1 in G, Z.660: Prld
2. Ste No.1 in G, Z.660: Almand
3. Ste No.1 in G, Z.660: Corant
4. Ste No.1 in G, Z.660: Minuet
5. Ov in Gamut flat, Z.T693 (The Virtuous Wife)
6. Ste No.2 in g Z.661: Prld
7. Ste No.2 in g Z.661: Almand
8. Ste No.2 in g Z.661: Corant
9. Ste No.2 in g Z.661: Saraband
10. Chaconne in g, Z.T680 (Timon Of Athens)
11. Ste No.3 in G, Z.662: Prld
12. Ste No.3 in G, Z.662: Almand
13. Ste No.3 in G, Z.662: Courante
14. A New Ground in e, Z.T682
15. Ste No.4 in a, Z.663: Prld
16. Ste No.4 in a, Z.663: Almand
17. Ste No.4 in a, Z.663: Corant
18. Ste No.4 in a, Z.663: Saraband
19. Ov in C (Bonduca Z.574/1)
20. Ste No.5 in C, Z.666: Prld
21. Ste No.5 in C, Z.666: Almand
22. Ste No.5 in C, Z.666: Corant
23. Ste No.5 in C, Z.666: Saraband
24. Ov in D, Z.T692 (The Fairy Queen)
25. Ste No.6 in D, Z.667: Prld
26. Ste No.6 in D, Z.667: Almand
27. Ste No.6 in D, Z.667: Hornpipe
28. Ov in d, Z.628/2 (King Arthur)
29. Ste No.7 in d, Z.668: Almand 'Bell-Barr'
30. Ste No.7 in d, Z.668: Corant
31. Ste No.7 in d, Z.668: Hornpipe
32. Round O (Abdelazer) Z.684
33. Ste No.8 in F, Z.669: Prld
34. Ste No.8 in F, Z.669: Almand
35. Ste No.8 in F, Z.669: Courante
36. Ste No.8 in F, Z.669: Minuet
37. Alternative Prld in g For Ste No.2
38. Alternative Prld in a For Ste No.4

CD Details

All Artists: Henry Purcell, Terence Charlston
Title: Purcell: Suites and Transcriptions for Harpsichord
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Naxos
Original Release Date: 1/1/1997
Re-Release Date: 9/16/1998
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Forms & Genres, Suites, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 730099498227

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CD Reviews

Nice

Alexander Mendez | South Pasadena, CA United States | 08/09/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a nice recording. It is well played and has some interesting pieces. The transcriptions of the overtures are from Purcell's time. I bought this cd specifically because of the transcription of the overture from "King Arthur." I love this overture and wanted to hear what it would sound like on the harpsichord.

I must admit, though, that the playing is a little lackluster. There is nothing wrong with it, but it could have been made a little more interesting with some artful decorations or the use of different musical devices. As it is the playing is pretty straightforward. Use of stops, changes in register, heightening of tension are all pretty much absent. There is a certain amount of decoration and art, but not enough to really make the recording exceptional. The harpsichord is a good one with a deep bass. As for the transcriptions, I have to say that while I enjoy the transcription of the overture from "King Arthur," it is a bit thin.

Still, I do overall recommend this recording as it has a number of interesting pieces and has pretty solid playing and a good sound."