Mr. Henry Purcell's Most Admirable Composures

We sing to Him

Henry Purcell - We sing to him, whose wisdom form'd the ear, Z. 199

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What shall I do to show how much I love her?

Henry Purcell - The Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, Z. 627: Act 3. Prelude for Hautboys – Aria "What shall I do?"

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How long, great God?

Henry Purcell - How long, great God?, Z. 189

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Not all my torments

Henry Purcell - Not All My Torments Can Your Pity Move, Z. 400

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Music for a while

Henry Purcell - Music for a While

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Fairest Isle, all isles excelling

Henry Purcell - King Arthur, Z. 628: Act V, Scene II, 38. “Fairest Isle” (Venus)

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The Knotting Song

Henry Purcell - Hears not my Phillis 'The Knotting Song', Z. 371

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The plaint

Henry Purcell - The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part III "The sweet passion": "The Plaint: O let me weep, for ever weep!"

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With him he brings

Henry Purcell - Ye tuneful muses (Welcome Ode for Charles II), for soloists, chorus & instruments, Z. 344: With him he brings the partner of his throne

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Ah! how sweet it is to love

Henry Purcell - Tyrannic Love, or The Royal Martyr, Z. 613: Act IV "Ah! How Sweet It Is to Love"

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Celia has a thousand charms

Henry Purcell - The Rival Sisters: Celia Has a Thousand Charms

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The fatal hour comes on

Henry Purcell - The fatal hour comes on apace, Z. 421

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If music be the food of love

Henry Purcell - If Music Be the Food of Love, Z. 379

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One charming night

Henry Purcell - The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "One charming night"

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Since from my dear Astrea's sight

Henry Purcell - The Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian, Z. 627: Act 5. Song "Since from my dear Astrea's sight"

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Here the Deities approve

Henry Purcell - Ode for St. Cecilia's Day "Welcome to All the Pleasures", Z. 339: Here the deities approve / While joys celestial

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An Evening Hymn

Henry Purcell - An Evening Hymn, Z. 193 "Now that the sun hath veiled his light"

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