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Royal Welcome Songs for King Charles II Volume III

9/4/2020, 24 Tracks, 1:14:05

Featuring

  • Daniel Collins
  • George Pooley
  • Ben Davies
  • Harry Christophers
  • Katy Hill
  • Mark Dobell
  • Stuart Young
  • Kirsty Hopkins
  • Jeremy Budd
  • The Sixteen
  • The Sixteen Orchestra
  • Henry Purcell

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Performer Biography

Harry Christophers, the conductor, founded The Sixteen almost 40 years ago and has made over 150 recordings.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Purcell's string writing was influenced by the French court orchestra, but he preferred a distribution of two violins, viola, and bass for the 'Twenty-Four Violins' ensemble.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Henry Purcell, the composer, died at age 36, having succeeded Matthew Locke as composer to King Charles II when he was only 18.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

King Charles II, for whom much of this music was written, was described by George Savile, Marquess of Halifax, as lazy, untrustworthy, and recklessly extravagant.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Purcell diversified his career beyond court employment, building a client base in commercial theatre and selling music to amateur performers.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The Sixteen, directed by Harry Christophers, performs music spanning over five centuries, using period instruments.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Purcell's Welcome Songs and Birthday Odes were commissioned for royal occasions such as birthdays and New Year celebrations for the King.

Source: Booklet

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