When I heard of James Bowman's death I felt it as a personal gut-wrenching bereavement. Since his first LP, borrowed from the local library, I was hooked. He is one of the very rare (in fact I know of no other) singers who is as captivating to watch as to hear - a real communicator . He must have been a delight to work with, so aware of & generous to other performers. His voice & Michel Chance's blend perfectly. Let's not forget that Michael too was/is one of the major treasures of our Early music Revival.
I feel like they got on stage to record this and did this all in 1 take. It just feels effortless and it looks like they're so comfortable with each other. Love it!
One of the best renditions of this beautiful piece by Purcell. If there were ever two voices made to sing this melodic, light lyrical gem it has to be James Bowman and Michael Chance. Simply superb!
There is just one very brief moment at 1.59 when, for what I think is just the one note, we hear Bowman's Baritone - and what a rich tone he makes with it. Then the moment passes, and on they go to the end. Excellent.
The really best interpretation of „sound the trumpet“ I‘ve ever ever heard. Absolutely marvellous !!! It‘s a big joy to see and feel the interaction and harmony between the two beautiful voices. I‘am just listening to these miracle voices over 100 times and I cannot geht enough. Come to Munich/Germany for a concert, please ! Regine
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The rest of the comments are so great, it only remains to add...yes, hautboy , just like they sang, is like Oat Boy, to rhyme with joy, not modernised to oboe.
This was actually composed as a song, not as a trumpet duet. Be interesting to hear it as a trumpet duet - if that's possible - or played by 2 'spritely oboes/ 'hautbois'
Very enjoyable version of this tune thanks to the marvellous countertenors, I enjoy this version better than the Deller one, although this type of chant owes a lot to Alfred Deller
This must be the most exuberant, skilful and moving version of Purcell's celebration of rationalism (...that skilful numbers can employ) - after the ending of the 30 and 80 years wars, heralding a new era. Love the interaction between the two gents; for some very brief moments checking each other while the other is not looking back
Sound the trumpet, sound the trumpet, sound the trumpet! Sound, sound, sound the trumpet till around You make the list'ning shores rebound. On the sprightly hautboy play All the instruments of joy That skillful numbers can employ, To celebrate the glories of this day.
This is one of my favorite duet works. I have sung it occasionally. The countertenors were delightful however,in my opinion, the trip was faster than I like.
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I had the pleasure of singing this -- and the rest of "Come, ye Sons of Art" -- in Norwich a trifle of 26 years ago, with a female contralto as the other soloist. That particular group I performed with on several occasions as bass, baritone, tenor and countertenor soloist; but in all honest, these two dudes are better than I am. :D
