Henry Purcell is one the key musical figures of the English early-Baroque era. The Ensemble La Fenice's first recording featuring English music of the 17th century. Jean Tubery, the Ensemble's founder, is renowned internationally for reviving the baroque Cornett (a slender, curved horn), an instrument much in use during the Medieval, Renaissance and into the Baroque eras. The Ensemble La Fenice's early-music repertoire spans more than two centuries of works from all over Europe.
1 Hark How the Wild Musicians Sing - Various Performers
2 Soft Notes and Gently Raised - Various Performers
3 Sonata No. 6 in 3 Parts - la Fenice
4 Fairest Isle, Gentle Murmurs - Various Performers
5 A New Irish Tune - la Fenice
6 Hornpipes - la Fenice
7 Ground Upon Gamut - la Fenice
8 Voluntary on the 100th Psalm Tune - Various Performers
9 How Pleasant Is This Flowery Plain - Various Performers
10 Three Treble Parts Upon a Ground - la Fenice
11 A New Ground - la Fenice
12 Music for a While Shall All Your Cares Beguile - Various Performers
13 No Stars Again Shall Hurt You - Various Performers
Henry Purcell is one the key musical figures of the English early-Baroque era. The Ensemble La Fenice's first recording featuring English music of the 17th century. Jean Tubery, the Ensemble's founder, is renowned internationally for reviving the baroque Cornett (a slender, curved horn), an instrument much in use during the Medieval, Renaissance and into the Baroque eras. The Ensemble La Fenice's early-music repertoire spans more than two centuries of works from all over Europe.