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The Emma Kirkby Collection | 
| Artists: Claudio Monteverdi, George Frideric Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Sigismondo D'India, John Dowland, Guillaume de Machaut, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Campion, Henry Lawes, Henry Purcell, Michael East, The Consort of Musicke, Taverner Consort Players, Roy Goodman, Anthony Rooley, Emma Kirkby, Christopher Page, Denys Darlow, Andrew Parrott, Parley of Instruments, London Handel Orchestra, Gothic Voices, David Reichenberg, Instrumental Ensemble
Label: Hyperion UK
Category: Music
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Sales Rank: 132045
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 034571162270
EAN: 0034571162270
ASIN: B000002ZJG
Release Date: November 12, 1993
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| Tracks:
| • | Confitebor tibi, Domine III (Terzo alla francese), motet for 5 voices/or 1 voice & 4 strings (from Salve morale e spirituale), SV 267 | | • | Now Hath Flora Rob'd Her Bowers for voice, lute & bass viol | | • | Stript of their green our groves appear, song, Z. 444 | | • | Voglio di vita uscir, madrigal for soprano | | • | Piangono al pianger mio (from 'Le Musiche... da cantar solo nel Clavicordo...et altri istromenti simili') | | • | Flow not so fast ye fountains, for 4 voices & lute (Third Book of Songs) | | • | Foy porter, honneur garder, virelai for voice | | • | Columba aspexit, sequence for St Maximinus | | • | Cantata No. 208, 'Was mir behagt,' (Hunt Cantata), BWV 208 (BC G1, G3): Recitative & aria. Schafe können sicher weiden ("Sheep may sa | | • | Time stands still, for voice, lute & bass viol (Third Book of Songs) | | • | Diana (Questo Dardo, Quest'Arco), for voice | | • | Quel sguardo sdegnosetto, madrigal for soprano (from Scherzi musicali), SV 247/1: Quel sguardo sdegnosetto | | • | Maledetto sia l'aspetto, madrigal for soprano (from Scherzi musicali), SV 246 | | • | The Lark ('Swift through the yielding air') | | • | Move now with measured sound (from A Wedding Maske) for voice, lute & bass viol | | • | The Triumph of Time and Truth, oratorio, HWV 71: Sharp thorns despising | | • | Cantata No. 202, 'Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten' ('Wedding Cantata'), BWV 202 (BC G41): Recitative & Aria. "Sich üben im Lieben" | | • | You Meaner Beauties of the Night for 5 voices |
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 this collection belongs in your collection October 15, 2009
Robert D. Harmon (Mill Valley, CA)
She has a voice as high and clear as a mountain stream, and this album shows the full range of her ability, along with some unusual composers and arrangements. J.S. Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze" is here, but Ms. Kirkby gives it a fresh interpretation (including the preliminary recitative), and it's in its original baroque-ensemble arrangement. Hildegard of Bingen's "Columba aspexit" has an ethereal beauty, Ms. Kirkby singing it practically a capella (against only drones as background). Monteverdi's "Confitebor tibi, Domine", the lead track, has a power and loveliness to it that should hook you from the first notes. Campion's "Move Now With Measured Sound" is a personal favorite, soothing and graceful in this version.
This album is a sampler; listeners will certainly want to go on to her other work, notably her treatments of Hildegard of Bingen. Nonetheless, this CD is splendid listening in its own right, and lovers of baroque or earlier music will find this album indispensable. "Time Stands Still" indeed when this plays.
Highest recommendation.
 Interesting music interestingly sung February 1, 2007
Steven A. Peterson (Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL))
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Much of this vocal music is from an era with which I am unfamiliar. It ranges from the work of Hildegarde of Bergen (1098-1179) to Handel (1685-1759); obviously, this album covers much territory! Emma Kirkby displays her virtuosity on this CD. The notes from the CD say that "One of the favorite adjectives used by critics. . .is the word 'celestial.'" At a later point, the notes speak of Kirkby further: "There is a freshness, an openness, an honesty about her voice. . ."
Some comments on works randomly selected.
Monteverdi's "Confitebor tibi, Domine." Here, Kirkby displays a clean light voice. She exhibits a spirited "Gloria Patri" with some spare but interesting ornamentation.
Campion's "Now hath Flora robbed her bowers." This cut shows off to good effect the agility in her voice.
John Dowland, "Flow not so fast, ye fountains." Here is displayed her smooth voice; her singing flows smoothly from one note to the next. There is a poignancy in her singing on this piece.
Guillaume de Machaut, "Foy porter." She treats the redoubtable de Machaut well; his works are some of the best of his time. This is smoothly song and does his work justice.
Hildegarde of Birgen, "Columba aspexit." This is the oldest composition on this CD by far. The work is spare, but well sung. There is a hypnotic quality to the work and Kirkby sings it well.
Lawes, "The Lark." Again, nice agility of her voice is displayed.
Other compositions on this CD are by Purcell, J. S. Bach, Sigismondo d'India, and Handel.
All in all, a nice sampling of the work of Emma Kirkby. I was not much familiar with her work before listening to this CD, but I am delighted that I did purchase this work.
The marriage of skill and magic January 11, 2007
S. Tolleson-Rinehart (Chapel Hill, NC USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Ms. Kirby's voice is limpid, exquisitely pitched, strong, and yet beautifully refined. Her command of her voice is extraordinary, with phrasing, delicate embellishments and what I think are some vocal cadenzas, all showing the skill and craft of an artist who has brought her artistry to its highest state. But she makes her artistry sound so easy, so natural: nothing of bravura, nothing forced here. The selections are wonderfully chosen; together, they give us the whole range of early to late Baroque, in every mood. Each listening refreshes the spirit. What an artist!
There is no such thing as too much Emma Kirkby July 15, 2002
Craig Matteson (Ann Arbor, MI)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
The only defect in this disk is that it isn't a three or four disk set. Some people don't appreciate her beautiful voice and I feel sorry for them. I first heard her voice live in a concert here in Ann Arbor in December of 1980 and she stunned me. The memory of her beautiful voice still lives in my mind and heart.Well, this disk gives us 18 selections from a number of different composers from the Baroque. Every one of them is a treasure and has its own charms. I can't pick a favorite, but I can say that each of these pieces show off her voice and singing style in different ways. Yes, I wish she had included more Purcell and something even nicer than what we have on track 3, but what would I give up? Well, that is where I say we need this to have been a two or three disk collection. You won't go wrong with this wonderful disk!
emma's pure and magical voice. October 16, 2000
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
This cd shows Emma's versatility as a Baroque and early music performer. Her pure voice matches the music so well. I really enjoy the song "You meaner beauties of the night." This is only one among many cd's which shows Emma's great voice. I highly recommend the Emma Kirkby collection.
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