The volume and variety of Purcell’s output is incredible. Hear my prayer and Let mine eyes run down with tears are two great anthems of English church music, displaying Purcell’s rich harmonic and melodic language at its most original. However, the tour de force of the programme is Scarlatti’s setting of the Stabat mater – a work that perfectly showcases the virtuosity of The Sixteen.
Performers
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers conductor
Programme
Scarlatti ‘Kyrie’ and ‘Gloria’ from Missa breve
Purcell Remember not, Lord, our offences
Purcell Miserere mei
Purcell O praise the Lord, all ye heathen
Scarlatti Te Deum laudamus
Purcell Let mine eyes run down with tears
Scarlatti Iste confessor
Purcell Hear my prayer
Purcell O all ye people, clap your hands
Purcell Close thine eyes and sleep secure
Purcell Beati omnes qui timent Dominum
Scarlatti Stabat mater a10
