Purcell: Z 35. O God, thou art my God - Christophers (live)

'O God, thou art my God', Z 35

Full anthem with verses for soloists (SSATB), chorus (SATB decani and cantoris) and basso continuo

Text: Psalms LXIII, 1-5 and 8, in 'The Book of Common Prayer' (1662)

Music: Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Composed circa 1680-1682

Published in 'Cathedral Music', volume II (London: William Boyce, 1768)
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0:00 - 1. 'O God, thou art my God' (SATB)
0:32 - 2. 'My soul thirsteth for thee' (ATB cantoris)
1:02 - 3. 'Thus have I look'd for thee' (SATB)
1:36 - 4. 'For thy loving kindness' (S decani, SA cantoris)
2:08 - 5. 'As long as I live' (SATB)
3:00 - 6. 'Alleluia' (SATB)
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The Sixteen,
conducted by Harry Christophers

Concert: 3 September 1983 in Utrecht, Netherlands (Muziekcentrum Vredenburg)

Pitch: A = 440 Hz
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The score featured in this video is from 'Anthems and other sacred pieces' (London: Benjamin Goodison, circa 1799).

Marc D.

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