by Henry Purcell, William Christie, Les Arts Florissants · Alliance · CD · EAN 0745099853525
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«King Arthur» is the album by Henry Purcell with Les Arts Florissants under the direction of William Christie, released by Erato in 1995, on double CD.
King Arthur, subtitled «The British Worthy», is a Baroque «dramatick opera» by Henry Purcell with a libretto by John Dryden, recreating the deeds of the legendary British king. The recording by Les Arts Florissants under the direction of William Christie features soloists such as Véronique Gens, Claron McFadden and Sandrine Piau.
Double CD of 92 minutes with DDD recording, released by Erato in 1995. The back cover includes the French and German subtitles: «Le Roi Arthur ou le vaillant Breton» and «King Arthur oder Britanniens Würde».
For fans of Baroque opera and early music, interested in William Christie's recordings with Les Arts Florissants.
