Alfred Deller, Henry Purcell, Matthew Locke, John Jenkins - Music Of Henry Purcell Jenkins And Locke

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Review by Nathan Mitchell

A Journey Through Time: "Music Of Henry Purcell Jenkins And Locke" Alright, let’s talk about this gem of an album—Music Of Henry Purcell Jenkins And Locke. Released in 1954 (yeah, that’s right, the year your grandparents were probably still figuring out how to use a rotary phone), it’s one of those records that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a candlelit room where everyone speaks with posh accents and wears frilly collars. This is Classical music, but not the kind you hear at fancy dinner parties just to sound smart. No, this is Baroque and Renaissance gold, dripping with history and soul. First off, props to Alfred Deller, the countertenor whose voice feels like silk wrapped around steel. He doesn’t just sing—he haunts. Then there’s Gustav Leonhardt on harpsichord, tickling those keys like they owe him money. The Consort of Viols? Oh man, they’re the unsung heroes here, weaving these rich tapestries of sound that make you wanna grab a quill and start writing sonnets. Now, let me tell ya about two tracks I can’t get out of my head. First up: “Here The Deities Approve” from the ode Welcome To All The Pleasures. It’s got this regal vibe, like you’re walking into some grand hall where people are bowing left and right. But what gets me is how Deller’s voice dances over the viol harmonies—it’s tender yet commanding, as if he’s whispering secrets only you can hear. You know those moments when you close your eyes and suddenly feel transported somewhere else? That’s this track. Boom. Done. Then there’s “Pavane For Four Viols,” which hits different. If the first track was all pomp and circumstance, this one’s more introspective, almost melancholic. The viols create this slow-moving river of sound, each note rippling outward like ripples in a pond after you toss a pebble. It’s hauntingly beautiful, the kind of thing that makes you stare out the window for no reason and think deep thoughts about life. Like, why do we exist? What’s the deal with gravity? Why does toast always land butter-side down? What’s wild is how fresh this album feels, even though it came out nearly 70 years ago. Maybe it’s because the music itself is so timeless—or maybe it’s because modern playlists could use a little less bass drop and a little more harpsichord. Either way, listening to this record feels like eavesdropping on a conversation between geniuses who lived centuries apart. So yeah, if you’re looking for something that’ll shake up your Spotify algorithm and impress your friends at the same time, give this a spin. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself buying a powdered wig online afterward.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Fantasia In D For Four Viols, 1680
The Plaint, From "The Faerie Queene"
Prelude, Air And Hornpipe, For Harpsicord
Selections From "The Faerie Queene"
Mystery's Song
Suite In D Minor For Harpsichord - Allemande, Courante, Hornpipe
"Since From My Dear Astrea's Sight" From "Dioclesian"
"Here The Deities Approve" From The Ode: "Welcome To All The Pleasures"
"Here Let My Life" From The Cantata: "If Ever I More Riches Did Desire"
Pavane For Four Viols
Consort Of Four Parts, For Viols - Fantasia, Courante, Ayre, Sarabande
Secrecie's Song

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Catalog Numbers

  • BG-547
  • PVL 7047

Labels

Vanguard, The Bach Guild

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP

Credits

RoleCredit
Accompanied ByConsort Of Viols
Composed ByHenry Purcell (tracks: A1-A4, B1-B4), John Jenkins (tracks: B5), Matthew Locke (tracks: A5)
Countertenor VocalsAlfred Deller
HarpsichordGustav Leonhardt
OrchestraLeonhardt Baroque Ensemble

Notes

  • Vanguard Recording Society, Inc., New York
  • Recorded and released under the auspices of The Bach Guild
  • Spine lists album title as "Music of Purcell, Locke and Jenkins"
  • Vanguard red label

About Alfred Deller, Henry Purcell, Matthew Locke, John Jenkins

English composer of the Baroque period. Born: c. 1659-09-10 (Westminster, London, UK). Died: 1695-11-21 (Marsham Street, London, UK).{;}English counter-tenor singer who re-popularized this style of singing and the use of period instruments for early music performances in the 20th century. He also founded and directed the and the Stour Music Festival. He is the father of . b. May 31, 1912 (Margate, England) d. July 16, 1979 (Bologna, Italy)

Real Name

    • Alfred Deller

Name Vars

  • A. Deller
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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Music Of Henry Purcell Jenkins And Locke* features a collaboration between two legendary figures in early music? Alfred Deller, a pioneering countertenor, and Gustav Leonhardt, a renowned harpsichordist, brought these Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces to life. Released in 1954, it was one of the first recordings to showcase Purcell’s works alongside pieces by lesser-known composers like Matthew Locke and John Jenkins. The Consort of Viols adds a rich, haunting texture to tracks like "Fantasia In D For Four Viols," while Deller’s ethereal voice shines in songs from *The Faerie Queene*. It’s wild to think this gem came out over 70 years ago—still captivating listeners today!