CD John Blow Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell Harmonia Mundi Deller Consort

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Description

Classical early music audio CD, illustrated with a black and white cover depicting a baroque-style engraving, probably a portrait of Henry Purcell. The front cover of the case features a sober layout typical of classical editions: the composer John Blow's name appears in red, followed by the work's title "Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell". The ensemble is performed by the Deller Consort under the direction of Alfred Deller, mentioned in red capital letters.

The case is a standard transparent crystal CD case, revealing the front cover. On the left, a vertical black band bears the inscription "musique d'abord" (music first) in white, characteristic of Harmonia Mundi editions in this collection. In the upper right, the "harmonia mundi FRANCE" logo is visible, accompanied by a reference: 190201. No other visual, pattern, or notable graphic element is present on the visible side.

The cover is in good visual condition, with no apparent creases, tears, or stains in the photographed area. The plastic case appears transparent and clean, with no major scratches or cracks detectable on this side. The colors are sober, dominated by black, white, and red text, faithful to the aesthetic of early music editions intended for a demanding classical music audience.

The inscriptions are perfectly legible: "John Blow," "Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell," "Deller Consort," "Alfred Deller," "musique d'abord," "harmonia mundi FRANCE," "190201." No details about the disc's content, tracklist, or year of release are visible on this side.

This CD, by its presentation, is aimed at those seeking an authentic interpretation of English Baroque music, in a Harmonia Mundi edition renowned for its sound and editorial quality. The photographed object highlights a sober and refined aesthetic, typical of early classical music productions.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible side in very good overall condition, with no major apparent defects on the cover or case in the photographed area.

Did you know? John Blow, a 17th-century English composer, was the teacher of Henry Purcell, one of the greatest British Baroque musicians. The "Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell" was composed in tribute to his prematurely deceased student and remains a major work in the English vocal repertoire of the Baroque period.

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