BBC Proms - 2009 - Proms Chamber Concerts - PCM 07 - Purcell Tribute

From Cadogan Hall, London. Presented by Suzy Klein. The 2009 Chamber Prom series concludes with a tribute to Henry Purcell in his 350th anniversary year. The programme includes a sequence of his solo songs and keyboard pieces, concluding with his powerful Evening Hymn. There is also John Blow's Ode on the Death of Mr Henry Purcell, a moving response to Purcell's genius. Iestyn Davies (countertenor) Simon Wall (tenor) Members of the Academy of Ancient Music Richard Egarr (harpsichord/director) Purcell: Suite in D (excerpts); Hail, Bright Cecilia - Tis nature's voice; A New Ground; Music for a while; Suite in D (excerpts); Sweeter than roses Blow: Ode on the Death of Mr Henry Purcell Purcell: Evening Hymn.