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Reviewer: Nigel
Simeone
A Purcell collection by Collegium Vocale Gent brings together two
discs: the first (from 1993) ranging from the noble solemnity of the Queen
Mary Funeral Sentences to a group of anthems including Rejoice in
the Lord alway and My Heart is inditing. The Te Deum in D
major is particularly impressive, with stylish solo singing and brilliant
trumpets. This disc is now coupled with the 1998 recording of Hail!
Bright Cecifia and Welcome to all the pleasures. The sheer
vitality ‑ and the range of colour and character that Philippe Herreweghe
and bis musicians draw out of this music ‑ makes these performances
irresistible. This is as good a two‑disc collection as any for anyone
wanting a cross‑section of Purcell's choral works, beautifully sung and
played.
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