 | from Blow: An Ode on the Death of Mr Henry Purcell & other works (CDA68149) 1 Mark how the lark and linnet sing – [3'38] 19 minutes 50 seconds 7 tracks2 But in the close of night – [3'54] 3 So ceas'd the rival crew when Purcell came – [2'43] 4 We beg not hell our Orpheus to restore – [1'55] 5 The power of harmony too well they know [2'35] 6 The heavenly choir, who heard his notes from high – [3'03] 7 Ye brethren of the lyre, and tuneful voice [2'02] ‘For many, getting to know these pieces will be persuasion enough, but the performances complete the seduction with their expert playing and singing, vigorous but tastefully realised sense of style an ...  BBC Music Magazine The Guardian |