Henry Purcell - Strike the viol, from Come Ye Sons of Art () [Andreas Scholl, Accademia Bizantina]

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Strike the viol Come, ye sons of art, away, - No. 5 (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary, 1694) Strike the viol, touch the lute; wake the harp, inspire the flute: sing your patroness’s praise, in cheerful and harmonious lays. (Nahum Tate) Andreas Scholl, countertenor Accademia Bizantina Stefano Montanari, direction & violin Recorded in Bagnacavallo (Ravenna, Italy), Chiesa di San Girolamo, 18 July 2010