Based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream this work by one of England's greatest composers features all the fine qualities for which Henry Purcell is celebrated - wonderful invention keen dramatic instinct and lively characterizations. Highlights include the lovely soprano air O let me weep a series of songs about the seasons and the magnificent bass solo Next winter comes slowly. Reproduced from an early authoritative score it is certain to be prized by musicians and music lovers alike.
SKU: HL.14011322
ISBN 9780853606246. 8.5x11.0x0.26 inches.
Fifteen Songs And Airs for Contralto or Baritone with piano accompaniment. Edited by Gerald Cooper.
SKU: HL.14011323
ISBN 9780853604174. 8.5x11.0x0.262 inches.
This volume for High voice. Edited by Gerald Cooper.
SKU: HL.14010823
ISBN 9781844494026. 7.75x11.0x0.718 inches.
Purcell Society Edition No.12. The Fairy Queen In Full Score. The drama adapted from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The work may be perfomed with a minimum of five soloists: Soprano I, Soprano II, Alto or countertenor, or Tenor, Tenor, Bass. The orchestral scoring consists of two recorders, two oboes, two trumpets, timpani, strings and continuo. Orchestral parts are available for hire from the publisher. Vocal Score available for sale.
SKU: HL.14011325
ISBN 9780853608189. 8.5x11.0x0.17 inches.
Edited for Contralto or Tenor Voice by Gerald Cooper.
SKU: HL.14011324
ISBN 9780853603399. 8.5x11.75x0.175 inches.
Edited by Gerald Cooper.
SKU: HL.49002271
ISBN 9790220100956. UPC: 073999591743. 9.0x12.0x0.097 inches.
2 or 3 recorders and piano.