For all their supreme refinement of inspiration, Purcell’s melodies retain a very direct charm, thus perpetuating a tradition of English song born with the Elizabethan madrigalists, which has come down to us through the incomparable voice and artistic commitment of Alfred Deller.
Blow up the Trumpet in Sion, Z10
Hear my prayer, O Lord, Z15
My song shall be always, Z31
O Lord God of hosts, Z37
O give thanks unto the Lord, Z33
O solitude, my sweetest choice, Z406