The All-Baroque Box From Monteverdi to Bach

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Annotation

50-CD collection of significant recordings of Baroque works. Includes a 140-page booklet with complete tracklists and credits.

Annotation last modified on 2026-09-10 09:15 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: Claudio Monteverdi: L'Orfeo (Prologue, Acts 1-2)
2▶CD: Claudio Monteverdi: L'Orfeo (Acts 3-5) / Lamento d'Arianna
3▶CD: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine I
4▶CD: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine II
5▶CD: Claudio Monteverdi: Madrigali erotici
6▶CD: Giovanni Gabrieli: Music for San Rocco
7▶CD: Heinrich Schütz: Musikalische Exequien
8▶CD: Monteverdi / Rigatti / Grandi / Cavalli: Venetian Vespers I
9▶CD: Monteverdi / Rigatti / Grandi / Cavalli: Venetian Vespers II
10▶CD: Heinrich I. F. Biber: Missa Salisburgensis
11▶CD: Lully / Cordier / Lambert / Cambert: Le Roi danse
12▶CD: M.-A. Charpentier: Te Deum / Messe de Minuit
13▼CD: Henry Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
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1Dido and Aeneas: Overture
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Overture (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
publisher:
Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626
Henry Purcell2:19
2Dido and Aeneas: Act I. “Shake the cloud from off your brow” (Belinda) / “Banish sorrow, banish care” (Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Belinda, her confidante]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 1. Aria “Shake the cloud from off your brow” (Belinda) – “Banish sorrow, banish care” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell1:02
3Dido and Aeneas: Act I. “Ah! Belinda, I am press'd with torment” (Dido) / “Grief increases by concealing …” (Belinda, Dido) / “When monarchs unite, how happy their state” (Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dido, Queen of Carthage]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Belinda, her confidante]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 2. “Ah! Belinda, I am prest with torment” (Dido) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 3. Recitative “Grief increases by concealing” (Belinda, Dido, Second Woman) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 4. “When monarchs unite” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell4:44
4Dido and Aeneas: Act I. “Whence could so much virtue spring” (Dido, Belinda) / “Fear no danger to ensue” (Belinda, Second Woman, Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dido, Queen of Carthage]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Belinda, her confidante]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Second Woman]:
Sarah Leonard (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 5. Recitative “Whence could so much virtue spring?” (Dido, Belinda, Second Woman) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 6. “Fear no danger to ensue” (Belinda, Second Woman, Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell3:32
5Dido and Aeneas: Act I. “See, your royal guest appears” (Belinda, Aeneas, Dido) / “Cupid only throws the dart” (Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
bass-baritone vocals [Aeneas, a Trojan prince]:
Stephen Varcoe (bass-baritone) (in 1988-07)
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dido, Queen of Carthage]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Belinda, her confidante]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 7. Recitative “See, your royal guest appears” (Belinda, Aeneas, Dido) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 8. “Cupid only throws the dart” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell1:27
6Dido and Aeneas: Act I. “If not for mine, for empire's sake” (Aeneas) / “Pursue thy conquest, Love” (Belinda) / “To the hills and the vales, to the rocks and the mountains” (Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
bass-baritone vocals [Aeneas, a Trojan prince]:
Stephen Varcoe (bass-baritone) (in 1988-07)
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Belinda, her confidante]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 9. Recitative “If not for mine, for empire’s sake” (Aeneas) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 10. Aria “Pursue thy conquest, love” (Belinda) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 11. “To the hills and the vales” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell2:19
7Dido and Aeneas: Act I. The Triumphing Dance
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I, 12. The Triumphing Dance (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
publisher:
Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act I
Henry Purcell1:17
8Dido and Aeneas: Act II. Prelude for the Witches
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [First Witch]:
Elisabeth Priday (soprano) (in 1988-07)
tenor vocals [Sorceress]:
Nigel Rogers (tenor) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 13. Prelude for the Witches – “Wayward sisters” (Sorceress, First Witch) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 14. “Harm’s our delight” (Witches chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 15. Recitative “The Queen of Carthage, whom we hate” (Sorceress) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 16. “Ho ho ho!” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell2:33
9Dido and Aeneas: Act II. “Ruin'd ere the set of sun” (Witches, Sorceress) / “Ho, ho, ho” (Chorus) / “But ere we this perform” (Witches)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Second Witch]:
Carol Hall (operatic mezzo‐soprano) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [First Witch]:
Elisabeth Priday (soprano) (in 1988-07)
tenor vocals [Sorceress]:
Nigel Rogers (tenor) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 17. Recitative “Ruin’d ere the set of sun?” (Two Witches, Sorceress) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 18. “Ho ho ho!” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 19. “But ere we this perform” (Two Witches) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell2:22
10Dido and Aeneas: Act II. “In our deep-vaulted cell the charm we'll prepare” (Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 20. “In our deep vaulted cell” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell1:41
11Dido and Aeneas: Act II. Echo Dance of Furies
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene I, 21. Echo Dance of Furies (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell0:57
12Dido and Aeneas: Act II. Ritornelle / “Thanks to these lonesome vales” (Belinda, Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Belinda, her confidante]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 22. Ritornelle (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
publisher:
Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 23. Aria and Chorus “Thanks to these lonesome vales” (Belinda, Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell3:19
13Dido and Aeneas: Act II. “Off she visits this lone mountain” (Second Woman) / Ritornelle
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
soprano vocals [Second Woman]:
Sarah Leonard (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 24. Aria “Oft she visits this lone mountain” (Second Woman) / Ritornelle (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell2:17
14Dido and Aeneas: Act II. “Behold, upon my bending spear” (Aeneas, Dido) / “Haste, haste to town” (Belinda, Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
bass-baritone vocals [Aeneas, a Trojan prince]:
Stephen Varcoe (bass-baritone) (in 1988-07)
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dido, Queen of Carthage]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Belinda, her confidante]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 25. Recitative “Behold, upon my bending spear” (Aeneas, Dido) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 26. Aria and Chorus “Haste, haste to town” (Belinda, Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell1:22
15Dido and Aeneas: Act II. “Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove's command” (Spirit, Aeneas)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
bass-baritone vocals [Aeneas, a Trojan prince]:
Stephen Varcoe (bass-baritone) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Spirit]:
Kym Amps (English soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II, Scene II, 27. Recitative “Stay, Prince, and hear great Jove’s command” (Spirit, Aeneas) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act II
Henry Purcell2:47
16Dido and Aeneas: Act III. Prelude / “Come away, fellow sailor, your anchors be weighing” (First Sailor, Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
tenor vocals [First Sailor]:
Nigel Rogers (tenor) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 28. Prelude “Come away, fellow sailors, your anchors be weighing” (First Sailor, Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
publisher:
Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell1:33
17Dido and Aeneas: Act III. The Sailor's Dance / “See the flags and streamers curling” (Sorceress, Witches)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
mezzo-soprano vocals [Second Witch]:
Carol Hall (operatic mezzo‐soprano) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [First Witch]:
Elisabeth Priday (soprano) (in 1988-07)
tenor vocals [Sorceress]:
Nigel Rogers (tenor) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 29. The Sailors’ Dance (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
publisher:
Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 30. Recitative “See, the flags and streamers curling” (Sorceress, Witches) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell1:43
18Dido and Aeneas: Act III. “Our next motion” (Sorceress) / “Destruction's our delight” (Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
tenor vocals [Sorceress]:
Nigel Rogers (tenor) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 31. “Destruction’s our delight” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III. Aria “Our next motion” (Sorceress) (interstitial, unnumbered, latter part of Act III, 30) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell1:13
19Dido and Aeneas: Act III. The Witches' Dance
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 32. The Witches’ Dance (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
publisher:
Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell1:12
20Dido and Aeneas: Act III. “Your counsel all is urg'd in vain” (Dido, Belinda, Aeneas) / “Great minds against themselves conspire” (Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
bass-baritone vocals [Aeneas, a Trojan prince]:
Stephen Varcoe (bass-baritone) (in 1988-07)
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dido, Queen of Carthage]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-07)
soprano vocals [Belinda, her confidante]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 33. Recitative “Your counsel all is urg’d in vain” (Dido, Belinda, Aeneas) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 34. Recitative “But death, alas! I cannot shun” (Dido) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 35. “Great minds against themselves conspire” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell5:02
21Dido and Aeneas: Act III. “Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me” (Dido) / “When I am laid in earth” (Dido)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dido, Queen of Carthage]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989) and Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 36. Recitative “Thy hand, Belinda; darkness shades me” (Dido) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 37. Ground, Aria and Ritornello “When I am laid in earth” (Dido) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 36. Recitative “Thy hand, Belinda; darkness shades me” (Dido)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 37. Ground, Aria and Ritornello “When I am laid in earth” (Dido)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell4:22
22Dido and Aeneas: Act III. “With drooping wings ye Cupids come” (Chorus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
choir vocals:
Choir of the English Concert (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1988-07)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann (engineer)
concertmaster:
Simon Standage (English violinist and conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III, 38. “With drooping wings” (Chorus) (in 1988-07)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689)
librettist:
Nahum Tate
part of:
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Act III
Henry Purcell4:54
14▶CD: Henry Purcell: Ode for St. Cecilia's Day / Verse Anthems
15▶CD: Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti Grossi op. 6 nos. 1-6
16▶CD: Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti Grossi op. 6 nos. 7-12
17▶CD: Couperin Family: Pièces de clavecin
18▶CD: Gasparini / Scarlatti / Pasquini / Marcello: Cantatas
19▶CD: Pachelbel / Handel / Vivaldi / Bach: Canon & Gigue / Sonatas / Suites
20▶CD: Antonio Vivaldi: L'estro armonico op. 3 nos. 1-9
21▶CD: Antonio Vivaldi: L'estro armonico op. 3 nos. 10-12 / Le quattro stagioni
22▶CD: Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria / Stabat Mater / Nisi Dominus
23▶CD: G. P. Telemann: Wind Concertos
24▶CD: Jean-Philippe Rameau: Dardanus (Prologue, Acts 1-2)
25▶CD: Jean-Philippe Rameau: Dardanus (Acts 3-5)
26▶CD: Jean-Philippe Rameau: Une symphonie imaginaire
27▶CD: J. D. Heinichen: Dresden Concertos
28▶CD: J. S. Bach: Organ Toccatas & Fugues
29▶CD: J. S. Bach: Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue / Preludes & Fugues / Suites
30▶CD: J. S. Bach: Goldberg Variations
31▶CD: J. S. Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo I
32▶CD: J. S. Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo II
33▶CD: J. S. Bach: Six Suites for Violoncello Solo I
34▶CD: J. S. Bach: Six Suites for Violoncello Solo II
35▶CD: J. S. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos nos. 1-5
36▶CD: J. S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 6 / Violin Concertos BWV 1041-1043
37▶CD: J. S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 82, 140, 147
38▶CD: J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion (Part I, Part II nos. 1-35)
39▶CD: J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion (Part II nos. 36-68)
40▶CD: J. S. Bach: Mass in B minor (Kyrie, Gloria)
41▶CD: J. S. Bach: Mass in B minor (Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei)
42▶CD: G. F. Handel: Guilio Cesare (Act I nos. 1-15)
43▶CD: G. F. Handel: Giulio Cesare (Act I no. 16, Act II)
44▶CD: G. F. Handel: Giulio Cesare (Act III)
45▶CD: G. F. Handel: Messiah (Part I, Part II nos. 19-20)
46▶CD: G. F. Handel: Messiah (Part II nos. 21-39, Part III)
47▶CD: G. F. Handel: Water Music / Music for the Royal Fireworks
48▶CD: G. F. Handel: Dixit Dominus / Coronation Anthems
49▶CD: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonatas
50▶CD: G. B. Pergolesi: Stabat Mater / Salve Regina / G. Allegri: Miserere

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Release

art direction and illustration:Fred Münzmaier
photography:Christy Lee Rogers (Underwater photographer) (task: box photos)
miscellaneous support:David Butchart (task: project management)
booklet editor:Eva Zöllner (booklet editor)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/10675829 [info]
ASIN:DE: B008BP1LS6 [info]
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discography entry:https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/cat/4790441 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mr0003743072 [info]