Selections by Henry Purcell, performed by Nigel North

A selection of compositions by Henry Purcell, newly arranged for lute and performed by Nigel North as part of a concert entitled “circa 1685“ on 20 March 2016. Nigel is playing on an 11-course instrument built by Lars Jonsson in 2005, after Hans Frei. The performance was part of the 2015 — 2016 season of Early Music at the Byron Colby Barn in Prairie Crossing, Grayslake IL. Pieces in this set are: A New Irish Tune (Lilli Burlero) Sefauchi’s Farewell Rondo (Hornpipe) from “Abdelazer” A new ground from “Welcome to All Pleasures” Rondeau (Menuet) Hornpipe on a Ground from “The Married Beau”