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Henry Purcell: A Choice Collection of Lessons for the Harpsi

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Composer
Henry Purcell
Artist
Angelica Selmo
Format
CD
Label
Stradivarius
Released
Jan 09, 2026
Catalog #
STR37317
UPC
8011570373175

About

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.

Tracklist 36 tracks

  1. 1 I. Prelude 00:36
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    00:36
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  2. 2 II. Almand 01:11
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Almand
    Duration
    01:11
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  3. 3 III. Corant 01:02
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Corant
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  4. 4 IV. Minuet 00:48
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Minuet
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  5. 5 Chaconne in G Minor, Z. T680, "Timon of Athens" 02:30
    Track
    5
    Title
    Chaconne in G Minor, Z. T680, "Timon of Athens"
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  6. 6 I. Prelude 01:29
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    01:29
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  7. 7 II. Almand 04:35
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Almand
    Duration
    04:35
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  8. 8 III. Corant 02:11
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Corant
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  9. 9 IV. Saraband 02:18
    Track
    9
    Title
    IV. Saraband
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  10. 10 Jig in G Minor, Z. T686 00:54
    Track
    10
    Title
    Jig in G Minor, Z. T686
    Duration
    00:54
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  11. 11 I. Prelude 01:16
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  12. 12 II. Almand 03:24
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Almand
    Duration
    03:24
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  13. 13 III. Courante 01:50
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Courante
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  14. 14 Trumpet Tune in C Major, Z. T678, "Cebell" (version for harpsichord) 01:32
    Track
    14
    Title
    Trumpet Tune in C Major, Z. T678, "Cebell" (version for harpsichord)
    Duration
    01:32
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  15. 15 I. Prelude 00:51
    Track
    15
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    00:51
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  16. 16 II. Almand 02:40
    Track
    16
    Title
    II. Almand
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  17. 17 III. Corant 01:36
    Track
    17
    Title
    III. Corant
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  18. 18 IV. Saraband 01:40
    Track
    18
    Title
    IV. Saraband
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  19. 19 March in C Major, Z. T687 01:26
    Track
    19
    Title
    March in C Major, Z. T687
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  20. 20 I. Prelude 01:22
    Track
    20
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    01:22
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  21. 21 II. Almand 02:43
    Track
    21
    Title
    II. Almand
    Duration
    02:43
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  22. 22 III. Corant 01:05
    Track
    22
    Title
    III. Corant
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  23. 23 IV. Saraband 01:02
    Track
    23
    Title
    IV. Saraband
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  24. 24 A Choice Collection of Lessons: Air in C Major 00:59
    Track
    24
    Title
    A Choice Collection of Lessons: Air in C Major
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  25. 25 Trumpet Tune in C Major, Z. T698 00:53
    Track
    25
    Title
    Trumpet Tune in C Major, Z. T698
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  26. 26 Ground in C Minor, Z. D221 03:11
    Track
    26
    Title
    Ground in C Minor, Z. D221
    Duration
    03:11
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  27. 27 I. Prelude 00:46
    Track
    27
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    00:46
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  28. 28 II. Almand 02:54
    Track
    28
    Title
    II. Almand
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  29. 29 III. Hornpipe 01:38
    Track
    29
    Title
    III. Hornpipe
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  30. 30 I. Almand 04:55
    Track
    30
    Title
    I. Almand
    Duration
    04:55
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  31. 31 II. Corant 01:33
    Track
    31
    Title
    II. Corant
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  32. 32 III. Hornpipe 01:05
    Track
    32
    Title
    III. Hornpipe
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  33. 33 I. Prelude 00:57
    Track
    33
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    00:57
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  34. 34 II. Almand 02:33
    Track
    34
    Title
    II. Almand
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  35. 35 III. Courante 02:07
    Track
    35
    Title
    III. Courante
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo
  36. 36 IV. Minuet 00:43
    Track
    36
    Title
    IV. Minuet
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Angelica Selmo