Henry Purcell: A Choice Collection of Lessons for the Harpsi

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Label
Stradivarius
Release Date
January 9, 2026
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Henry Purcell
    • PERFORMER
      Angelica Selmo
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 09, 2026
    • UPC
      8011570373175
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      STR37317
    • LABEL
      Stradivarius
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Prelude

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    2. II. Almand

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    3. III. Corant

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    4. IV. Minuet

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    5. Chaconne in G Minor, Z. T680, "Timon of Athens"

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    6. I. Prelude

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    7. II. Almand

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    8. III. Corant

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    9. IV. Saraband

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    10. Jig in G Minor, Z. T686

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    11. I. Prelude

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    12. II. Almand

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    13. III. Courante

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    14. Trumpet Tune in C Major, Z. T678, "Cebell" (version for harpsichord)

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    15. I. Prelude

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    16. II. Almand

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    17. III. Corant

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    18. IV. Saraband

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    19. March in C Major, Z. T687

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    20. I. Prelude

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    21. II. Almand

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    22. III. Corant

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    23. IV. Saraband

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    24. A Choice Collection of Lessons: Air in C Major

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    25. Trumpet Tune in C Major, Z. T698

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    26. Ground in C Minor, Z. D221

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    27. I. Prelude

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    28. II. Almand

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    29. III. Hornpipe

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    30. I. Almand

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    31. II. Corant

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    32. III. Hornpipe

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    33. I. Prelude

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    34. II. Almand

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    35. III. Courante

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo

    36. IV. Minuet

      Composer: Henry Purcell

      Performer: Angelica Selmo


Henry Purcell, also known as Orpheus Britannicus for his ability to enchant the public with his music, is the most celebrated English composer of the Baroque period. He was largely appreciated for his dramatic works, but he also wrote a significant number of instrumental compositions such as A Choice Collection of Lessons for The Harpsichord or Spinnet. The title of the collection indicates the intended instruments: "for the Harpsichord or Spinnet". At that time in England, spinnet was a widely used instrument. Due to it's modest size, it became a privileged instrument for the domestic learning, especially in wealthy families. This practice can be traced in multiple artistic representations, where the typical performer was typically young and female. Their composed appearance is very far from the flamboyant virtuosity or exuberance. The Lessons have the same courteous attitude, but they are rich in emotional nuances. Gentleness emerges through an elegant musical style that is never overly sentimental.. Music sometimes can be vigorous, but it's never bold. Two centuries passed before a new composer could rival Purcell's reputation: when Benjamin Britten chose some of Purcell's works and published them in a modern arrangement, he declared that he wanted to maintain that mix of clarity, brightness, tenderness and originality that shines through all his music.