Reviews have praised this recording for its beauty:

"Seldom have these songs of Purcell been given such thoughtful renditions by both singer and harpsichordist...a gorgeous voice, extraordinary continuo playing." American Record Guide.

"If you love beautiful soprano voices, communicative singing or great Purcell songs, I recommend this disc." Fanfare Magazine.

"Ohhh Henry! joyfully transcends... Of the three new soprano collections Morris has the richest imagination in both the selection and interpretation of the music." Washington Post

1. From silent shades and the Elysian groves (Bess of Bedlam) song Z370 (Henry Purcell)
2. I lov'd fair Celia song Z381 (Henry Purcell)
3. Who can from joy refrain (Birthday Ode for the Duke of Gloucester) Z342 (Henry Purcell)
4. A dialogue (Henry Purcell)
5. Prelude Suite for harpsichord No8 in F major (from A Choice Collection of Lessons) Z669 (Henry Purcell)
6. The fatal hour comes on apace song Z421 (Henry Purcell)
7. Chacone Suite for harpsichord No8 in F major (from A Choice Collection of Lessons) Z669 (Henry Purcell)
8. Tell me some pitying angel (The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation) sacred song Z196 (Henry Purcell)
9. Ye gentle spirits of the air appear (from The Fairy Queen) aria for soprano Z62921 (Henry Purcell)
10. Dear pretty youth (from The Tempest) aria Z63110 (Henry Purcell)
11. Minuet Suite for harpsichord No8 in F major (from A Choice Collection of Lessons) Z669 (Henry Purcell)
12. We sing to Him whose wisdom form'd the ear sacred song Z199 (Henry Purcell)
13. Let Us Dance (from Prophetess) aria for soprano Z627app3 (Henry Purcell)
14. Almand Suite for harpsichord No8 in F major (from A Choice Collection of Lessons) Z669 (Henry Purcell)
15. Courante Suite for harpsichord No8 in F major (from A Choice Collection of Lessons) Z669 (Henry Purcell)
16. O lead me to some peaceful gloom (from Bonduca) song Z57417 (Henry Purcell)
17. On the brow of Richmond Hill song Z405 (Henry Purcell)
18. Fairest Isle (from King Arthur) aria for soprano Z62838 (Henry Purcell)
19. Love in their little veins inspires (from Timon of Athens) aria Z6323 (Henry Purcell)
20. Hornpipe Suite for harpsichord No7 in D minor (from A Choice Collection of Lessons) Z668 (Henry Purcell)
21. They say you're angry (The Rich Rival) song Z422 (Henry Purcell)
22. Man is for the woman made (from The Mock Marriage) song Z6053 (Henry Purcell)
23. Beneath the poplar's shadow (from Sophonisba or Hannibal's Overthrow) Z5901 (Henry Purcell)
24. Music for a While (from Oedipus) song Z5832 (Henry Purcell)

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 11/4/2012
Susan Rode Morris lives in California USA

Tagged as: Classical, Opera, Orchestral, Harpsichord, Composer: Henry Purcell

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2. Cancionero by Dufay Collective: instrumental and vocal music from the Middle Ages and Reniassance
3. Vega by Sterling: sublime and ethereal electronic music
4. Renaissance Lute by Ed Durbrow: Renaissance lute music.
5. Soaring by Steve Eulberg: smile-inducing, toe-tapping folkgrass
6. Courante by Edward Martin and Thomas Walker: French lute duets that represent the pinnacle of the High Baroque
7. Musica da Camera by Streicher Trio: classical chamber music on period instruments
8. The First Gate by Eight Gates: charming folk pop/rock with a hint of electronica opening the gates to the land of the fairies
9. Number 1 by Strojovna 07: techno.
10. Sick Songs by Electric Frankenstein: high energy punk rock & roll
11. Designer Bliss by Suchita Parte: ancient Indian songs in a modern blend
12. Dalliance by Emavision: the sound of trees falling between East n' West
13. Mediterranean Cruising by Suchitra Lata: Swirling Chillout, Ambient, World, Progressive Pop, Indian classical veena and much more in between
14. Dreaming by Emma Wallace: angst-free modern ragtime
15. Chameleon by Sulis: heavenly, healing, early music
16. Down the Rabbit Hole by Emma Wallace: angst-free modern ragtime
17. Give Me a Perfect World by Sun Palace: gossamer folk-rock
18. Crowd of Reeds by Emmalee Crane: ambient, orchestral drone music
19. Opus2 by Superdirt2: highly danceable electro beats with virtuouso cello
20. Fever Dreams by Endless Blue: Trashy Beats, Melancholy Keys, Sultry Vocals

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