Dive into the sacred and profound with Les Arts Florissants' "Purcell: Divine Hymns," a masterful collection of Baroque masterpieces released in 2007. Under the baton of William Christie, this ensemble delivers a captivating performance that showcases the genius of Henry Purcell and his contemporaries. The album features 16 tracks, including Purcell's iconic "Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes" and "Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel," as well as works by Croft, Blow, and Humfrey. With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a testament to the timeless beauty of Baroque vocal music. Les Arts Florissants, renowned for their authentic and expressive interpretations, bring these divine hymns to life with stunning clarity and depth. The album, originally released on Warner Classics, is a perfect addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection, offering a rich and spiritual listening experience.
Purcell: Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes, Z. 135Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Claire Debono, Hannah Morrison, Konstantin Wolff, Paul Agnew, Thomas Michael Allen
Croft: What art thouWilliam Croft, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Purcell: Lord, What is Man, Z. 192Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Paul Agnew
Purcell: Hosanna to the Highest, Z. 187Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Konstantin Wolff, Paul Agnew
Purcell: Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel, Z. 196Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Claire Debono
Purcell: Since God so Tender a Regard, Z. 143Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Konstantin Wolff, Paul Agnew, Thomas Michael Allen
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: In the Midst of Life, Z. 17A & Thou Know'st, Lord, Z. 58CHenry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Hannah Morrison, Konstantin Wolff, Paul Agnew, Thomas Michael Allen
Blow: Peaceful is he and most secureJohn Blow, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Claire Debono
Humfrey: Lord! I have sinnedPelham Humfrey, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Thomas Michael Allen
Purcell: O All Ye People, Clap Your Hands, Z. 138Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Claire Debono, Hannah Morrison, Konstantin Wolff, Thomas Michael Allen
Purcell: Saul and the Witch of Endor, Z. 134: Trio. "In Guilty Night"Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Claire Debono, Konstantin Wolff, Paul Agnew
Purcell: The Night Is Come, Z. 77Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Konstantin Wolff, Thomas Michael Allen
Purcell: Upon a Quiet Conscience, Z. 184: "Close Thine Eyes and Sleep Secure"Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Hannah Morrison, Konstantin Wolff
Humfrey: A Hymn to God the FatherPelham Humfrey, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Paul Agnew
Purcell: An Evening Hymn, Z. 193Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Hannah Morrison
Blow: Salvator MundiJohn Blow, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Claire Debono, Hannah Morrison, Konstantin Wolff, Paul Agnew, Thomas Michael Allen