Peter Pears sings Purcell songs (3) - LIVE! - 1972

Three songs by Henry Purcell from one of the last performances given by Benjamin Britten with his lifelong partner Peter Pears. Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh, September 22, 1972. This magical musical duo had been performing together for 35 years.

1. "Morning Hymn"
2. "I Attempt from Love's Sickness to Fly"
3. "Hears not my Phyllis how the birds" (The Knotting Song)

Here is a link to many wonderful rare recordings and performances with Peter Pears:
http://www.youtube.com/user/kadoguy2006#grid/user/56BC9315D6954644

Category:

Music

Tags:

• peter
• pears
• benjamin
• britten
• henry
• purcell
• aldeburgh

[gnativerson]

absolutely beautiful and nuanced singing - Pears sounds very youthful and powerful at this point in time