Experience the captivating artistry of countertenor Iestyn Davies in "Arise, My Muse - Wigmore Hall Live," a live recording that encapsulates the magic of a concert at the renowned Wigmore Hall in London. This album, released on February 10, 2014, under the Wigmore Hall Live label, is a testament to Davies' extraordinary vocal prowess and his ability to breathe life into Baroque and early classical repertoire.
The album features a diverse collection of 26 tracks, spanning operas, choral works, and instrumental pieces by composers such as Blow, Croft, Clarke, Gabrieli, and the iconic Henry Purcell. From the stirring "Ode for Queen Mary’s Birthday" to the enchanting "Venus and Adonis," and the reflective "O Solitude, My Sweetest Choice," each piece showcases Davies' remarkable range and expressive depth.
Accompanied by Richard Egarr on the harpsichord, Davies delivers a performance that is both technically brilliant and deeply resonant. The album's duration of approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes offers a rich and immersive listening experience, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Recorded live on February 27, 2013, this album captures the spontaneity and energy of a live performance, providing a unique glimpse into Davies' artistry.
(C) 2014 Wigmore Hall Live
Tracks
Ode for Queen Mary’s Birthday, Z. 320: No. 2, Arise, My MuseHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Come Ye Sons of Art, Away, Z. 323: No. 4, Strike the ViolHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Welcome To All the Pleasures, Z. 339: No. 3, Here the Deities ApproveHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Yorkshire Feast Song, Z. 333: No. 4, The Pale and the Purple RoseHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, William Carter
Sonata XXIGiovanni Gabrieli, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy
BHail! bright Cecilia, Z. 328: No. 4, ’Tis Nature’s VoiceHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Mark Levy, William Carter
Celebrate This Festival, Z. 321: No. 6, Crown the AltarHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, William Carter
If Music Be the Food of Love (1st setting), Z. 379Henry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Mark Levy, William Carter
Fantasia, Three Parts On a Ground, Z. 731Henry Purcell, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Come, Come Along For a Dance and a Song: The Glory of the Arcadian GrovesJeremiah Clarke, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Mark Levy, William Carter
Amphion Anglicus: Poor Celadon, He sighs In Vain (Loving Above Himself)John Blow, Iestyn Davies, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Mark Levy, William Carter
Ye Tuneful Numbers. A Song With Symphonies: I. SymphonyWilliam Croft, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Ye Tuneful Numbers. A Song With Symphonies: II. Air, Ye Tuneful NumbersWilliam Croft, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Mark Levy, William Carter
Ye Tuneful Numbers. A Song With Symphonies: III. Air, Tell Her I’m WoundedWilliam Croft, Iestyn Davies, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, William Carter
Ye Tuneful Numbers. A Song With Symphonies: IV. Recitative, But Oh Why Shou’d I Blame This Cruel FairWilliam Croft, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, William Carter
Ye Tuneful Numbers. A Song With Symphonies: V. Air, When Thousands More, the Same Must ShareWilliam Croft, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, Mark Levy, William Carter
Venus and Adonis: OvertureJohn Blow, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Venus and Adonis, Prologue: Cupid's EntryJohn Blow, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Venus and Adonis, Act I: A Dance by a HuntsmanJohn Blow, Richard Egarr, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Venus and Adonis, Act II: A Dance of CupidsJohn Blow, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Venus and Adonis, Act I: Act TuneJohn Blow, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Mark Levy, William Carter
Venus and Adonis, Act II: Act TuneJohn Blow, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
Venus and Adonis, Act II: A GroundJohn Blow, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
O Solitude, My Sweetest Choice!, Z. 406Henry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, William Carter
Spoken IntroductionHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies
King Arthur, Z. 628, Act V: Fairest IsleHenry Purcell, Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, Pamela Thorby, Tabea Debus, Bojan Čičić, Stephen Pedder, Julia Kuhn, Mark Levy, William Carter
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