Barbara Bonney, the acclaimed soprano, invites you into a world of timeless elegance and profound emotion with her album "Fairest Isle." Released on November 30, 2000, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this collection is a masterful blend of requiem, opera, classical, and choral genres, spanning a rich tapestry of musical heritage.
The album features a stunning array of tracks, including pieces from the First and Second Booke of Songes, such as "Come again: sweet love doth now invite" and "Flow my tears." It also showcases works from renowned operas like "Dido and Aeneas" with the hauntingly beautiful "When I Am Laid In Earth," and "King Arthur" with the enchanting "Fairest Isle (Venus)." Barbara Bonney's exquisite vocals bring a new depth to these classic compositions, making each piece a standout in its own right.
With a duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, "Fairest Isle" is a testament to Barbara Bonney's artistry and her ability to captivate audiences with her voice. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Barbara Bonney's interpretation of these timeless pieces is sure to leave a lasting impression.
First Booke Of Songes, 1597: 17. Come again: sweet love doth now inviteJohn Dowland, Barbara Bonney, Jacob Heringman
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 4. If my complaints could passions moveJohn Dowland, Barbara Bonney, Jacob Heringman
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 21. Away with these self-loving ladsJohn Dowland, Barbara Bonney, Jacob Heringman
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 2. Flow my tearsJohn Dowland, Barbara Bonney, Jacob Heringman
Never Weather Beaten SailThomas Campion, Barbara Bonney, Jacob Heringman
The cypress curtain of the nightThomas Campion, Barbara Bonney, Jacob Heringman
It was a lover and his lasseThomas Morley, Barbara Bonney, Jacob Heringman
O Lord, how vain are all our frail delightsWilliam Byrd, Barbara Bonney, Phantasm
Fantasy No. 9John Jenkins, Phantasm
Though Amaryllis Dance in GreenWilliam Byrd, Barbara Bonney, Phantasm
If music be the food of love (First setting: 1692)Henry Purcell, Barbara Bonney, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Abdelazer, Z.570: AirHenry Purcell, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Abdelazer: AirHenry Purcell, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
The Fairy Queen / Part 3: The Sweet Passion: O let me weep, for ever weepHenry Purcell, Barbara Bonney, Andrew Manze, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691) / Act 5: Fairest Isle (Venus)Henry Purcell, Barbara Bonney, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
She loves and she confesses tooHenry Purcell, Barbara Bonney, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Dido and Aeneas / Act 3: "Thy Hand, Belinda...When I Am Laid In Earth"Henry Purcell, Barbara Bonney, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
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