Rare video footage of these two great artists from Japanese television, 9 February 1956. The concert also featured Britten's "Michelangelo Sonnets" with some folksong settings.
1. "I attempt from love's sickness to fly"
2. "Man is for the woman made"
And here is a link to many wonderful rare recordings and performances with Peter Pears:
http://www.youtube.com/user/kadoguy2006#grid/user/56BC9315D6954644
The entire concert from Tokyo is available at the playlist.
@Dulciethecat If they "agreed" with Purcell ?... Well, the song is from "The Mock Marriage". Wonderful music-making indeed. And thank you Kadoguy for no less than three versions of "I Attempt form Love's Sickness": 1956, 1967 & 1972 !
FaDiezeMineur 1 month ago
Pears is unbelievable here!
grrrstick 2 months ago
great artists!
robimarcucci 2 months ago
Talent of the highest order.
BazzasBest 8 months ago
The famous Gay Anthem! :)
ellandelachapelle 8 months ago
Do you suppose they agreed with Purcell about man being made for woman? :)
Wonderful footage, wonderful music-making of the highest order. What phrasing!
Dulciethecat 9 months ago
Wonderful performances! Thank You (once more) for these rare and precious videos!
budd51 9 months ago