Notes and Editorial Reviews
During 16th and 17th centuries, English music was highly original and unique both in its forms and its characteristic mood. Melancholy was the prevailing mood everywhere on the continent in those days, but it was particularly characteristic of the work of British intellectuals, writers, and composers — from the most obscure to the likes of Shakespeare, Dowland, Locke, Blow and Purcell. The Anthems and Songs on this CD reveal some of the most touching pieces from this era.
Under the artistic direction of Matthew White, Les Voix Baroques is an ensemble of vocal soloists that works in conjunction with prominent instrumentalists, ensembles and music directors to present vocal works from, and related to, the Renaissance and
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Baroque, in formats ranging from traditional concerts to fully staged operatic events. Alexander Weimann is currently artistic director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, and one of the most sought after ensemble leaders, soloists, and chamber music partners of his generation.
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Works on This Recording
1.
O let me at thy footstool fall by Martin Peerson
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Period: Renaissance
Written: by 1614; England
2.
Songs of Mourning: O poore distracted world by John Coprario
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
3.
Let mine eyes run down with tears, Z 24 by Henry Purcell
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Period: Baroque
Written: circa 1682; England
4.
In guilty night by Robert Ramsey
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Period: Baroque
Written: 17th Century; England
5.
O Lord, give ear to my complaint by Thomas Lupo
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
6.
In guilty night, Z 134 by Henry Purcell
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Period: Baroque
Written: 1693; England
7.
I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Z 20 by Henry Purcell
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Period: Baroque
Written: circa 1682; England
8.
I said in the cutting off of my days by John Blow
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Period: Baroque
Written: England
9.
Rejoice in the Lord by William Croft
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Period: Baroque
Written: 1706; England
10.
In Nomine, M 15 "If that a sinner's sighs" by John Milton
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
11.
O how happy he whom thou protect'st by Thomas Weelkes
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Period: Renaissance
Written: 16th Century; England
12.
The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble by Matthew Locke
Conductor:
Alexander Weimann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Les Voix Baroques
Sound Samples
O Let Me at Thy Footstoole Fall
Songs of Mourning: O Poore Distracted World
Let Mine Eyes Run Down with Tears, Z. 24
O Lord, Give Ear to My Complaint
The Lord Hear Thee in the Day of Trouble
I Said in the Cutting Off of My Days
I Will Give Thanks Unto Thee, O Lord, Z. 20
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