Lauda Musicam of Atlanta Baroque Orchestra: English Masters of the Theatre and Court

By the end of the 17th century, a growing middle class created a demand for musical and theatrical productions, while the availability of sheet music and instruments in shops resulted in a more musically-literate society. Lauda Baroque performs selections by Henry Purcell, Godfrey Finger, and John Blow, and Daniel Purcell—a few of the central figures in 17th and 18th century England—while also paying homage to other composers who helped bring music to the masses. Incidental music from Venus and Adonis (John Blow) 0:00:00 Cupid's Entry 0:01:45 Tune for Flutes 0:03:20 The Act Tune [from Act I] 0:05:30 The Act Tune [from Act III] 0:07:25 The Graces' Dance 0:09:02 Gavatt 0:10:05 Saraband for the Graces 0:11:25 A Ground Sonata IV in G Major (Godfrey Finger) 0:14:35 [Adagio] 0:16:00 Vivace 0:17:37 Poco Largo 0:19:01 Presto 0:20:15 Ground in C minor (Henry Purcell) Trio Sonata in F Major (Daniel Purcell) 0:23:35 Largo 0:25:15 Allegro 0:26:40 Adagio 0:27:14 Vivace Incidental music from Amphitryon (Henry Purcell) 0:28:16 Overture 0:31:07 Saraband 0:32:20 Hornpipe 0:33:40 Scotch Tune 0:35:43 Air 0:37:10 Minuet 0:38:20 Hornpipe 0:39:07 Bouree