The recordings are by Diversimode - the early music group I play with. We've entered a competition and have chosen these pieces... Recording quality not ideal but given our resources it's not too bad.
This one's called Genius of England - it's by H. Purcell for trumpet, soprano & continuo.http://www.maketunes.com/audio/1-genius-of-england
This is called Sauny the Scot. It's music from a theatre piece by D. Purcell. This is two short songs that follow each other in the play. It's based on the Taming of the Shrew. In the first piece a Scot (cleverly called 'Jocky') knocks up the maiden. In the second she laments becoming involved (and pregnant).
http://www.maketunes.com/audio/sauny-the-scot
This is the dodgiest. It's a set of variations called 'Simon ye King' from the Division Violin - played on Cornett, running into another piece for 'cello and continuo called 'Hit her on the Bum'.
http://www.maketunes.com/audio/old-simon-ye-king-hit-her-on-the-bum
3 comments:
TC... is this you playing the horn?
That click and comment Monday looks cool...but ya know I have the Matinee on Monday's!
Awesome - love Purcell. I thought that I heard Baroque trumpet here when I first came. Is that your specialization? I noticed you also did a Messiah - bet that was super. Sets up the Christmas season just the right way.
these I'd love to listen to... but it's 3am, and I've got to be up in a couple of hours - I'll be back! :-D
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