The entire set is outstanding!!!
W. Crone | Northern CA USA | 01/16/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"While some of the works are superior to others the entire set is great in the realm of production. Mostly all of these pieces are just superb and if you are someone who enjoys English Baroque then you absolutely MUST purchase these cds. If you enjoy complex, melancholic or heroic music then I urge you to purchase this cd and the rest of the volumes in the set...you won't be disappointed."
Essential works from an essential composer
R. Rockwell | Brooklyn, NY USA | 10/06/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This volume contain the holy works of Purcell that are composed only for continuo without orchestra. Thw anthems have a haunting immediacy without orchestra. If you can no afford all of the 11 volumes of Purcell, I recommend you buy this volume and Number 1.
Purcell died at a very young age. His output is a deep and important as that of Bach. The 3 volumes I have listened to have demonstrated Purcell's ability to word paint gorgeously all of his texts.
As many of these volumes as you can afford belong in the collection of every classical music lover.
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