"A stunning interpretation of a neglected masterpiece - This is a long overdue recording of Boyce's long neglected masterpiece. Boyce brings together a wonderful combination of instruments and voices. Particularly beautiful are the duets between tenor and counter-tenor. The sensitivity, balance and the joyousness which permeates the whole recording is exquisite. Crucial is the choice of artists who achieve the perfect balance between fine orchestral playing and terrific colour in the singing (solos, duets and choral) to capture the spirit of the early 18th century - from the Hanover Band with their authentic period instruments, each of the soloists and the Choir of New College Oxford. There is not a single weak moment. Above all it is the feeling of spring joy which Boyce creates which will have you playing this fine recording over and over again."
AMAZON (Amazon.co.uk): Customer Reviews - Reviewer: A music fan 20 May 2001
Track Listings
| 1. I. Vivace – Adagio – Allegro | |||
| 2. II. Gavot: Andante | |||
| 3. III. Minuetto Allegro | |||
| 4. See Fam’d Apollo And The Nine | |||
| 5. Immortal Love, With Tuneful Lyres | |||
| 6. Aloft The Strains Melodious Swiftly Fly | |||
| 7. When A Tender, Virtous Passion | |||
| 8. Hark! The Loud Trumpet Calls A Youth To Arms | |||
| 9. The Hero Whom A Fair One Fires | |||
| 10. Ah! Say, Could Painting, Could The Weeping Muse | |||
| 11. What Cruel Pangs The Lover Feels | |||
| 12. Thus, Whilst The Muse Love’s Boundless Influence | |||
| 13. Sprung From Gods, Immortal Love | |||
| 14. Largo – Allegro | |||
| 15. Hail Harmony! | |||
| 16. Gracious Power, To Thee We Owe | |||
| 17. At Music’s Sacred Name | |||
| 18. With Celestial Glory Crown’d | |||
| 19. Mortals, In Hymns Of Tuneful Joy | |||
| 20. Music, Gently | |||
