What Kings do in Covid
mainMembers of The Kings Consort have been documenting their displacement activities in the heart of England’s green and pleasant.
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Could somebody please name the first piece in the video? Thank you in advance!
It’s the opening of the third of Purcell’s “Sonatas of Three Parts” in D minor – ravishing, poignant music. The recording catalogue number is VIVAT 110, played by The King’s Consort and available on the Vivat label – more at http://www.vivatmusic.com
What fun and lovely music!