When his voice broke, he continued singing in his high register, eventually settling as a. Founded by countertenor alfred deller in 1948, it was instrumental in popularizing. Alfred deller purcell the plaint from the faeries queene duration. Check out music of henry purcell the complete alfred deller vanguard recordings, volume 2 by alfred deller and the deller consort on amazon music.
Alas, my love, you do me wrong to cast me off discourteously for i have loved you oh so long delighting in your company greensleeves was all my joyand ah, greensleeves was my delight greensleeves, my. He released the major hit album gunman greensleeves, upon which channel ones scientist and barnabas worked on the sound. Alfred george deller, cbe 31 may 1912 16 july 1979, was an english singer and one of the main figures in popularising the return of the countertenor voice in. The consort was originally founded in 1948 by the countertenor alfred deller. Alfred deller, festes song hey, ho, the wind and the rain. Playback options listening on switch spotify device. Find the song lyrics for deller consort top tracks. Alfred deller sings the oak and the ash by salomesslave. English countertenor alfred deller with lutenist desmond dupre perform two songs by john dowland. Baroquecountertenor the art of alfred deller the most.
If you like progressive rock and heavy metal, watch us here and like, comment and share our videos to support o. Video footage of the famed deller consort performing several english madrigals for french television in 1964. March 4, 2008 get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Watch the video for greensleeves from alfred deller s the art of alfred deller. The deller consort 1,3,4,5,7 mark deller 8,12 leonhardt baroque ensemble 9,14 oriana consert orchestra 12 the deller consort sopranos. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. He joined the canterbury cathedral choir in 1940, where michael tippett heard him and invited him to london to make his debut. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Video footage of the great english countertenor singing thomas campions elizabethan lovesong. Nicholas anderson admirers of this most celebrated of all countertenors will be delighted by emis reissue of records which deller made between 1949 and 1954, after which he recorded mainly for vanguard and subsequently, harmonia mundi. Ralph vaughan williams, alfred deller, desmond dupre.
The first book of canzonets to two voices, 1595 sweet nymph, come to thy lover. As a child, deller studied voice first with his father as a boy soprano, and when his voice changed he continued his singing as a countertenor. Deller was born in margate, and as a boy sang in his local church choir. He joined the canterbury cathedral choir in 1940, where michael tippett. Greensleeves, a song by alfred deller, desmond dupre on. Alas, my love, you do me wrong to cast me off discourteously for i have loved you well and long delighting in your. Greensleeves, a song by alfred deller, the deller consort on spotify. Quam pulcra es the deller consort with musica antiqua of vienna alfred deller 17. He came to the attention of the english public after a 1946. Deller, deller consort english folk song collection.
Greensleeves by alfred deller and the deller consort. Greensleeves, a song by anonymous, deller consort on spotify. Shakespeare songs is a 1967 lp album of elizabethan songs which is one of the most. Lyrics to greensleeves by alfred deller and the deller consort. Greensleeves alfred deller and the deller consort shazam. Greensleeves, a song by alfred deller, the deller consort.
Provided to youtube by believe sas greensleeves blackmores night shadow of the moon. The music is all of one period, of course, but within that remarkably varied and interesting, from the soulful full version of greensleeves to some very catchy rounds full of life and vigour. Folk songs of britain to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Alfred deller 31 may 1912 16 july 1979 was an english singer, one of the main figures in popularising the use of the countertenor voice in renaissance and baroque music. April cantelo, sally le sage, eileen mcloughlin, eileen poultar, honor sheppard, mary thomas counter tenors. Buy alfred deller s album titled ralph vaughan williams.
Alfred deller s singing is remarkable for its beauty and sensitivity he presents the words most expertly. Deller consort, desmond dupre shakespeare songs amazon. Provided to youtube by entertainment one distribution us greensleeves alfred deller the art of alfred deller. Alfred deller, gustav leonhardt, leonhardt baroque ensemble messe in b minor, bwv 232.
Videography by zara a emily balivet paintings emily balivet, is an entirely selftaught, freelance colorist who has been producing art in the. It would be difficult to overstate the role of the deller consort in the early music revival, particularly that of the english repertoire, though it has also enjoyed great success in italian music. Listen to greensleeves, the plaint and more from alfred deller. Greensleeves, a song by alfred deller and the deller. Find alfred dellers songs, tracks, and other music. Best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news. The countertenor legacy for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.