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The Gabrielis shine in Purcell's confusing King Arthur

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“McCreesh was not afraid to let Purcell’s more sombre music ache with beauty”
Reviewed at Smith Square Hall, London on 30 October 2019
Purcell, King Arthur
Gabrieli Consort & Players
Anna Dennis, Soprano
Mhairi Lawson, Soprano
Rowan Pierce, Soprano
Jeremy Budd, Tenor
James Way, Tenor
Robert Davies, Baritone
Ashley Riches, Baritone
Paul McCreesh, Conductor
Thrilling King Arthur from the Gabrieli Consort in Adelaide
****1
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*****
A Venetian coronation mass with Gabrieli Consort & Players in Durham Cathedral
*****
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****1
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Weihnachten bei Bach in Leipzig mit Paul McCreeshs Gabrielis
***11
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