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Canada 150: La Nef

Hannah French introduces a concert given by Quebec-based ensemble La Nef, featuring instrumental and vocal arrangements by members of the group of music by Purcell.

As part of Radio 3's Canada 150 celebrations, Hannah French introduces a concert by Quebec-based ensemble La Nef featuring instrumental & vocal arrangements by members of the ensemble of music by Purcell

Purcell arr. Gr茅goire Jeay: Air (La Furstenburg) from 'The Virtuous Wife'; Gigue from 'Abdelazar'

Purcell arr. Gr茅goire Jeay: 'Music for a while' from 'Oedipus'

Purcell arr. Se谩n Dagher: Halcyon Suite

Purcell arr. Gr茅goire Jeay: 'If Love's a sweet passion' from 'The Fairy Queen'

Purcell arr. Amanda Keesmaat: King Arthur Suite

Purcell arr. Michael Slattery: 'Fairest Isle' from 'King Arthur'

Michael Slattery, tenor
La Nef Ensemble

CANADA 150: a week of programmes from across Canada, marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of the nation and exploring the range and diversity of Canadian music and arts.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 26 Jun 2017 00:00

Music Played

  • Henry Purcell

    The Virtuous Wife - Air (La Furstenburg)

    Music Arranger: Gr茅goire Jeay. Ensemble: La Nef.
  • Henry Purcell

    Abdelazer - Gigue

    Music Arranger: Gr茅goire Jeay. Ensemble: La Nef.
  • Henry Purcell

    Oedipus - Music for a while

    Music Arranger: Gr茅goire Jeay. Singer: Michael Slattery. Ensemble: La Nef.
  • Henry Purcell

    Halcyon Suite

    Music Arranger: Se谩n Dagher. Singer: Michael Slattery. Ensemble: La Nef.
  • Henry Purcell

    The Fairy Queen - If Love's a Sweet Passion

    Music Arranger: Gr茅goire Jeay. Singer: Michael Slattery. Ensemble: La Nef.
  • Henry Purcell

    King Arthur Suite

    Music Arranger: Amanda Keesmaat. Ensemble: La Nef.
  • Henry Purcell

    King Arthur - Fairest Isle

    Music Arranger: Micheal Slattery. Singer: Michael Slattery. Ensemble: La Nef.

Broadcast

  • Mon 26 Jun 2017 00:00

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