An early edition of an encyclopedia of music, possibly Chambers or Pears - I forget but no matter - in its article on Purcell, concluded with a statement that became burned on my mind ... and so died the great Purcell, buried with honour in Westminster Abbey. His early death must be regarded as a national calamity.
'And the peace of God which passeth all understanding.....', well, Purcell, despite Civil war, plague, fire, seems to comprehend it...sublime..a glimpse of an England that might have been..
There is, I think, something so very refreshing about Baroque music, like taking a breath of fresh air. It encompassed the Age of Reason & the Enlightenment & revolution was in the air.
Rejoice in the Lord Sung during Coventry Peace Festival 12/11/2011 by Zimbabwe Singers in Songs of the Nations - Music Unites us
espeecee 3 months ago
I find this piece so inspiring and calming. It is performed perfectly by Chanticleer! Thank you! This absolutely soothes my weary soul.
medivalmusic 4 months ago
An early edition of an encyclopedia of music, possibly Chambers or Pears - I forget but no matter - in its article on Purcell, concluded with a statement that became burned on my mind ... and so died the great Purcell, buried with honour in Westminster Abbey. His early death must be regarded as a national calamity.
Amen.
peteacher52 10 months ago
'And the peace of God which passeth all understanding.....', well, Purcell, despite Civil war, plague, fire, seems to comprehend it...sublime..a glimpse of an England that might have been..
andykiss4ever 10 months ago
Soothing, Calming, Relaxing and most of all......WELL DONE by Chanticleer....Bravo
Mackaronni 1 year ago
Lovely!
Janicedean 1 year ago
LOVE THIS! Thank you so much for sharing
yamiyugikun 1 year ago
My Desert Island choice of music
edmundworthy 2 years ago
Very nice! I performed this piece last summer at the Lamèque International Baroque Music Festival (Canada).
suzannerioux 2 years ago
Refreshing!
DanielDHowe 2 years ago 3
There is, I think, something so very refreshing about Baroque music, like taking a breath of fresh air. It encompassed the Age of Reason & the Enlightenment & revolution was in the air.
mmedefarge 2 years ago
Beautiful, thank you.
DJGrenola 2 years ago 6