Leonhardt conducts Purcell
Wednesday January 11, 2006 - Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Johannette Zomer, soprano
Michael Chance, coutertenor
Charles Daniels, tenor
Maarten Koningsberger, bass
Harry van der Kamp, bass-bariton
Capella Amsterdam
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Gustav Leonhardt (conductor)
Very pleasant start of the new concert year. I know the Hail, Bright Cecilia Ode by the great recording of Paul McCreesh and this was a good chance to hear this music live, conducted by the 77-years old Leonhardt. Very good performances, but I was by one point disappointed: the wonderful song 'Tis Nature's Voice was sung by Michael Chance, instead of Charles Daniels (as on the recoring by McCreesh), and though Chance is a good singer, Charles Daniels has one of the most beautiful voices I know. But alas, he was there and sung some wonderful parts. A great evening.
Purcell: Welcome to all the Pleasures (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day)
Purcell: Now does the Glorious Day Appear (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary II)
Purcell: Hail, Bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia's Day)
Johannette Zomer, soprano
Michael Chance, coutertenor
Charles Daniels, tenor
Maarten Koningsberger, bass
Harry van der Kamp, bass-bariton
Capella Amsterdam
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Gustav Leonhardt (conductor)
Very pleasant start of the new concert year. I know the Hail, Bright Cecilia Ode by the great recording of Paul McCreesh and this was a good chance to hear this music live, conducted by the 77-years old Leonhardt. Very good performances, but I was by one point disappointed: the wonderful song 'Tis Nature's Voice was sung by Michael Chance, instead of Charles Daniels (as on the recoring by McCreesh), and though Chance is a good singer, Charles Daniels has one of the most beautiful voices I know. But alas, he was there and sung some wonderful parts. A great evening.
posted by Jan Anton Brouwer at 3:22 PM
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