Treasures of English Baroque | String Sonatas and Harp Consorts by Purcell, Lawes and Locke

Experience the rich tapestry of England's musical golden age.
Step into the refined and expressive world of 17th-century English Baroque with this curated selection of string sonatas, harp consorts, and chamber suites by Henry Purcell, William Lawes, and Matthew Locke — a trio of composers who helped define the sound of the English Baroque in an innovative way.
This recording brings together the elegance of Purcell’s trio sonatas, the ornate textures of Lawes’ Harp Consorts, and the graceful sophistication of Locke’s chamber suites. Performed with historical instruments by Musica Amphion under the direction of Pieter-Jan Belder, and the vibrant Il Caleidoscopio Ensemble, these performances capture the spirit of intimate, courtly music from Restoration England.
✨ 🎧 What to Expect:
Start with Purcell’s elegant Trio Sonata No. 1 (00:00), followed by the rich, harp-tinged textures of Lawes’ Consorts (06:31). At 26:34, return to Purcell’s lyrical sonatas, then enjoy Locke’s graceful dance suite (32:41). The program closes with Purcell’s dramatic and expressive Sonatas Nos. 3–5 (43:52), showcasing the height of English Baroque chamber style.

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🎻Tracklist:
00:00:00 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Z. 790: (Adagio)
00:01:31 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Z. 790: Vivace
00:02:36 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Z. 790: Adagio, presto
00:04:59 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Z. 790: Largo
Artists: Musica Amphion & Pieter-Jan Belder (conductor)

00:06:31 William Lawes: Harp Consort XI: Fantazy
00:11:19 William Lawes: Harp Consort IV: I. Aire
00:13:23 William Lawes: Harp Consort IV: II. Aire
00:14:39 William Lawes: Harp Consort IV: III. Corant
00:16:23 William Lawes: Harp Consort IV: IV. Saraband
00:19:36 William Lawes: Harp Consort VIII: Paven
Artist: Il Caleidoscopio Ensemble

00:26:34 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Z. 791: Adagio
00:28:16 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Z. 791: Largo, presto
00:29:37 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Z. 791: Adagio
00:31:13 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Z. 791: Allegro
Artists: Musica Amphion & Pieter-Jan Belder (conductor)

00:32:41 Matthew Locke: Suite IV “for Several Friends”: I. Pavan
00:37:19 Matthew Locke: Suite IV “for Several Friends”: II. Almand
00:38:43 Matthew Locke: Suite IV “for Several Friends”: III. Courante
00:40:10 Matthew Locke: Suite IV “for Several Friends”: IV. Ayre
00:42:12 Matthew Locke: Suite IV “for Several Friends”: V. Saraband, jig
Artist: Il Caleidoscopio Ensemble

00:43:52 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Z. 792: (Grave), adagio
00:45:30 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Z. 792: Canzona
00:47:18 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Z. 792: Poco largo, allegro
00:50:06 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 4 in F Major, Z. 793: (Adagio)
00:51:59 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 4 in F Major, Z. 793: Canzona
00:53:12 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 4 in F Major, Z. 793: Poco largo
00:54:36 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 4 in F Major, Z. 793: Allegro
00:56:58 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 5 in A Minor, Z. 794: (Canzona)
00:58:08 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 5 in A Minor, Z. 794: Adagio
00:59:52 Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 5 in A Minor, Z. 794: Largo
Artists: Musica Amphion & Pieter-Jan Belder (conductor)

*Background Image: St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England.

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