Programme

Program:
„Music for a While, Henry & Daniel Purcell“

Henry Purcell (1659–1695): Music for a while from Oedipus, Z. 583
Hornpipe from The Old Bachelor, Z. 607
Entry Dance from The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
Rondeau from The Fairy Queen, Z. 629
When Orpheus from Celestial Music did the Gods inspire, Z. 322
Almand, Corant & Hornpipe from harpsichord suite in d, Z. 668
Hornpipe from The Fairy Queen, Z. 629

I wandered lonely as a cloud from William Wordsworth
Oh Solitude from Comes Amoris, Z. 406
Second act tune: Air from The Fairy Queen, Z. 629

Triosonata with recorder, discant gamba, & continuo in d from, Z.806, 809 & 796

Daniel Purcell (ca. 1664–1717): Sound the Trumpet (D) from Wellcome glorious day, H409
Now sooth our joy (d) from Wellcome glorious day, H409
Henry Purcell: Prelude in d minor, Z.773
Daniel Purcell: Sonata seconda for fluto solo in d[no titel], Vivace, Largo, Allegro
Daniel Purcell: Aire I, Aire II, Bore, Slow air from The Unhappy Penitent 
Henry Purcell: Her charming strains from Celestial Music did the Gods inspire, Z. 322

Tobias Hume (ca. 1569-1645): Tickle me quickly
Touch me lightly 
Henry Purcell: A new Ground in e from Welcome to all pleasures, Z. T682 
Henry Purcell: Strike the viol, touch the lute from Come ye sons of Art, Z. 323

Let yourself be transported to old England, where music could express the enchantment of love, sorrow, and playful humour with equal eloquence. The Belgian ensemble Musica Gloria and countertenor Pieter De Praetere will present a programme entitled Music for a While, dedicated to the works of Henry and Daniel Purcell and Tobias Hume. The voice will blend with the distinctive timbres of the Baroque oboe, recorders, viola da gamba, and harpsichord. Under the artistic direction of Beniamino Paganini and Nele Vertommen, the world of English songs and instrumental music will come to life, where refinement meets natural vitality. The intimate ensemble allows every detail to shine, highlighting the interplay between voice and instruments. An evening filled with imagination, tenderness, and musical wit will remind us how close music from centuries past can still feel.

Musica Gloria:

Nele Vertommen – baroque oboe, recorder

Barbara Hünninger – viola da gamba

Beniamino Paganini – harpsichord, recorder

Pieter De Praetere – contratenor