Ode for St. Cecilia's Day

Album by Henry Purcell & Alfred Deller & Ambrosian Singers & Sir Michael Tippett & Kalmar Chamber Orchestra of London

Ode for St. Cecilia's Day is a secular choral ode by English Baroque composer Henry Purcell, composed in 1692. Rooted in the English Baroque tradition, the piece blends soloists, chorus and instrumental ensemble with expressive counterpoint, vivid word‑setting and contrasting textures, representing Purcell's mature approach to ceremonial odes and contributing to the development of English vocal and ceremonial music.
First released: 1956

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Overture: Symphony
    10:42
  2. 2.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Soli and Chorus: Hail! Bright Cecilia
    4:50
  3. 3.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: Hark, each tree
    5:12
  4. 4.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: 'Tis nature noice
    4:19
  5. 5.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Chorus: Soul of the world
    3:20
  6. 6.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Soprano Solo: Thou tun'st this world
    4:09
  7. 7.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Trio: With that sublime celestial lay
    3:00
  8. 8.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Bass Solo: wond'rous machine
    3:08
  9. 9.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: The airy violin
    1:46
  10. 10.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: In vain the am'rous flute
    5:13
  11. 11.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Alto Solo: The fife and all the harmony of war
    3:04
  12. 12.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Duet: Let these among themselves contest
    3:21
  13. 13.
    Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, Z. 328 "Hail! Bright Cecilia": Great Chorus: Hail! Bright Cecilia
    5:00

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