Russell Oberlin Sings Blow & Purcell

Rare early recordings (1953-54 Esoteric Records) by the celebrated countertenor Russell Oberlin of Blow’s “An Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell” and various Purcell Odes and Songs. Mrr. Oberlin is joined by an elite ensemble including Charles Bressler, Bernard Krainis, Seymour Barab, Paul Maynard and others. John Blow “An Ode to the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell” (tr 1- 3) Purcell Songs “ Whilst I With Grief” (On Hearing Mistress Bracegirdle Sing “I Burn, I Burn” “ What a Sad Fate” “ Strike the Viol” Oberlin, Charles Bressler (contertenors), Bernard Krainis, La Noue Davenport (recorders), George Koutzen (cello), Herman Chessid (harpsichord) Hark! The Echoing Air a Triumpph Sings Thou Can’st Hear Tho’ Thou art Blind Ye Gentle Spirits of the Air, Appear Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing Sylvia, Now Your Scorn Give Over Ah, How Sweet It Is to Love I Love and I Must Music for a While Fly Swift Ye Hours Turn Then Thine Eyes Sweeter than Roses Oh How Happy’s He Lovely Albina’s Come Ashore An Evening Hymn on a Ground Oberlin, Seymour Barab (viola da gamba), Paul Maynard (harpsichord)