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Paul Esswood (06 Jun 1942 - )

Male Person - United Kingdom countertenor

Recordings by (13)

  1. Lamento: Ach, daß ich Wassers genug hätte ?:?? (1975)
  2. Jubilate Domino ?:?? (1975)
  3. Was betrübst du dich, meine Seele ?:?? (1975)
  4. Alma Redemptoris Mater ?:?? (1975)
  5. Ach Herr, strafe mich nicht ?:?? (1975)
  6. Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1: "O Lord, whose mercies numberless" (David) 3:34 (05 Jan 2009)
  7. Epilogue From Akhnaten ?:?? (2009)
  8. Hymn To The Sun from Akhnaten 6:17 (13 Jan 2012)
  9. Happy This Embassy, My Charming Iphis - Dull Delay, in Piercing Anguish 4:47 (24 Mar 2024)
  10. Glad Tidings of Great Joy to Thee, Dear Iphis 1:10 (24 Mar 2024)
  11. Up the DreadfulSteep Ascending 5:27 (24 Mar 2024)
  12. If Such Thy Cruel Purpose - On Me Let Blind Mistaken Zeal 1:51 (24 Mar 2024)
  13. With Transport, Iphis - 'Tis Heaven's All-ruling Power 5:41 (24 Mar 2024)

On Recordings (50)

Vocals

  1. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Aria (Soprano 1, Altus 1, Chorus 2): So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen 3:52 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971) countertenor vocals
  2. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Recit (Altus 1): Du lieber Heiland du 1:06 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971) countertenor vocals
  3. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Aria (Altus 1): Buß' und Reu' 5:17 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971) alto vocals, countertenor vocals
  4. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Aria (Altus 1, Chorus 2): Ach, nun ist mein Jesus hin! (Chorus: Wo ist denn) 4:21 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971) alto vocals, countertenor vocals
  5. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Recit (Altus 1): Ach Golgatha! 1:38 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971) countertenor vocals
  6. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Aria (Altus 1, Chorus2): Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand (Chorus: Wohin?) 3:28 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971) countertenor vocals
  7. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Recit (Soprano 1, Altus 1, Tenore 1, Basso 1, Chorus 2): Nun ist der Herr zur Ruh gebracht (Chorus: Mein Jesu, gute Nacht) 1:45 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971) countertenor vocals
  8. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Aria (Altus 1): Erbarme dich, mein Gott 6:13 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971) alto vocals, countertenor vocals
  9. Kantate, BWV 29 "Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir": VII. Aria (Alto) "Halleluja, Stärk und Macht" 1:52 Hans Gillesberger, Chorus Viennensis, Paul Esswood, Wiener Sängerknaben, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1974) solo, countertenor vocals, countertenor vocals
  10. Cantata, BWV 28 "Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende": V. Aria (Duetto: Alto, Tenore) "Gott hat uns im heurigen Jahre gesegnet" 2:32 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1974) solo, alto vocals, countertenor vocals
  11. Kantate, BWV 29 "Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir": VI. Recitativo (Alto) e Coro "Vergiß es ferner nicht, mit deiner Hand" 0:25 Hans Gillesberger, Chorus Viennensis, Paul Esswood, Tölzer Knabenchor, Wiener Sängerknaben, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1974) solo, countertenor vocals, countertenor vocals
  12. Cantata, BWV 30 "Freue dich, erlöste Schar": Teil I, V. Aria (Alto) "Kommt, ihr angefochtnen Sünder" 4:40 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1974) solo, alto vocals, countertenor vocals
  13. Cantata, BWV 30 "Freue dich, erlöste Schar": Teil I, IV. Recitativo (Alto) "Der Herold kömmt und meldt den König an" 0:35 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1974) solo, alto vocals, countertenor vocals
  14. Jubilate Domino ?:?? Paul Esswood (1975) solo, countertenor vocals
  15. Alma Redemptoris Mater ?:?? Paul Esswood (1975) solo, countertenor vocals
  16. Lamento: Ach, daß ich Wassers genug hätte ?:?? Paul Esswood (1975) solo, countertenor vocals
  17. Ach Herr, strafe mich nicht ?:?? Paul Esswood (1975) solo, countertenor vocals
  18. Was betrübst du dich, meine Seele ?:?? Paul Esswood (1975) solo, countertenor vocals
  19. O Give Thanks Unto the Lord, Z. 33 10:09 Lynton Atkinson, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Stafford Dean, Paul Esswood, Ian Partridge, John Scott, George Guest (1976) countertenor vocals
  20. Cantata No 63 Christen, ätzet diesen Tag BWV63 : V Duet - "Ruft und fleht den Himmel an" 4:23 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1976) alto vocals
  21. Behold, I Bring You Glad Tidings 4:21 The Schütz Choir of London (1976) countertenor vocals
  22. I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me, O Lord, Z. 19 9:49 Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Stafford Dean, Paul Esswood, Ian Partridge, John Scott, George Guest (1976) alto vocals, countertenor vocals
  23. O Lord God of Hosts, Z. 37 5:12 Lynton Atkinson, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Anthony Dawson, Stafford Dean, Paul Esswood, Ian Partridge, John Scott, George Guest (1976) countertenor vocals
  24. Cantata No 62 Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV62 : V Recitative - "Wir ehren diese Herrlichkeit" 0:57 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1976) alto vocals
  25. Cantata No 63 Christen, ätzet diesen Tag BWV63 : II Recitative - "O selger Tag! o ungemeines Heute" 3:32 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1976) alto vocals
  26. In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust (Verse Anthem) Z16 13:24 Paul Esswood, Ian Partridge, Stafford Dean, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, John Scott, George Guest (1976) countertenor vocals
  27. Behold, I bring you glad tidings, Z.2 12:04 Paul Esswood, Ian Partridge, Stafford Dean, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, John Scott, George Guest (1976) countertenor vocals
  28. Stabat Mater: III. Quis est homo 2:38 Paul Esswood, Felicity Palmer, Philomusica of London, George Guest (1978) countertenor vocals
  29. Stabat Mater: XI. Fac me plagis vulnerari 2:51 Paul Esswood, Philip Langridge, Philomusica of London, George Guest (1978) countertenor vocals
  30. Stabat Mater: VII. Fac me vere tecum flere 4:42 Paul Esswood, Don McVeigh, Christopher Wellington, Philomusica of London, George Guest (1978) countertenor vocals
  31. Stabat Mater: V. Eia, Mater, fons amoris 4:31 Paul Esswood, John Willison, Philomusica of London, George Guest (1978) countertenor vocals
  32. Then shall be brought / Recitative, countertenor 0:20 Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall (1982) countertenor vocals
  33. Thou art gone / Air, countertenor 3:05 Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall (1982) countertenor vocals
  34. Then shall the eyes / Recitative, countertenor 0:30 Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall (1982) countertenor vocals
  35. Behold, a virgin / Recitative, countertenor 0:30 Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall (1982) countertenor vocals
  36. He shall feed His flock / Duet, alto & soprano 5:25 Paul Esswood, Yvonne Kenny, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall (1982) countertenor vocals
  37. But who may abide / Air, countertenor 4:20 Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall (1982) countertenor vocals
  38. O thou that tellest / Air, countertenor & chorus 5:43 Stockholm Bach Choir, Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall (1982) countertenor vocals
  39. He was despised / Air, countertenor 10:55 Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall (1982) countertenor vocals
  40. Cantata, BWV 26 "Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig": III. Recitativo (Alto) "Die Freud wird zur Traurigkeit" 0:49 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1985) alto vocals
  41. Cantata, BWV 24 "Ein ungefärbt Gemüte": I. Aria (Alto) "Ein ungefärbt Gemüte" 3:34 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1985) alto vocals
  42. Kantate 22 „Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe” BWV22: II. Aria (Alto): „Mein Jesu, ziehe mich nach dir“ 5:04 Leonhardt‐Consort, Gustav Leonhardt (1985) alto vocals
  43. Cantata, BWV 154 "Mein liebster Jesus ist verloren," IV. Aria (alto). Jesu, laß dich finden 3:41 Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1985) alto vocals
  44. Requiem (Missa pro defunctis): V. Offertorium ?:?? James Bowman, Mark Brown, John Elwes, Paul Esswood, Brian Etheridge, James Lewington, Kevin Smith, David Thomas, Hamburger Bläserkreis für Alte Musik Instrumental-Ensemble, Bruno Turner, James Griffett, Pro Cantione Antiqua (1985)
  45. Missa “L'Homme armé super voces musicales”: I. Kyrie ?:?? James Bowman, Mark Brown, Paul Esswood, Brian Etheridge, Michael George, James Lewington, Ian Partridge, Kevin Smith, David Thomas, Bruno Turner, James Griffett, Pro Cantione Antiqua (1985)
  46. Missa “L'Homme armé super voces musicales”: III. Credo ?:?? James Bowman, Mark Brown, Paul Esswood, Brian Etheridge, Michael George, James Lewington, Ian Partridge, Kevin Smith, David Thomas, Bruno Turner, James Griffett, Pro Cantione Antiqua (1985)
  47. Missa “L'Homme armé super voces musicales”: IV. Sanctus ?:?? James Bowman, Mark Brown, Paul Esswood, Brian Etheridge, Michael George, James Lewington, Ian Partridge, Kevin Smith, David Thomas, Bruno Turner, James Griffett, Pro Cantione Antiqua (1985)
  48. Missa “L'Homme armé super voces musicales”: V. Agnus Dei ?:?? James Bowman, Mark Brown, Paul Esswood, Brian Etheridge, Michael George, James Lewington, Ian Partridge, Kevin Smith, David Thomas, Bruno Turner, James Griffett, Pro Cantione Antiqua (1985)
  49. Kantate, BWV 12 "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen": IV. Aria (Alto) "Kreuz und Krone sind verbunden" 6:27 Johann Sebastian Bach (1985) alto vocals
  50. Kantate, BWV 13 "Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen": III. Choral (Alto) "Der Gott, der mir hat versprochen" 3:09 Johann Sebastian Bach (1985) alto vocals

Credited as (107)

  1. Paul Esswood
  2. Mária Zádori & Paul Esswood
  3. Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall
  4. Stockholm Bach Choir, Paul Esswood, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall
  5. Paul Esswood, Yvonne Kenny, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Anders Öhrwall
  6. Handel; Mária Zádori, Paul Esswood
  7. Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
  8. Kurt Equiluz, Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
  9. Paul Esswood, Helmut Wittek, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
  10. Paul Esswood, Mária Zádori, Capella Savaria, Pál Németh
  11. Paul Esswood, Capella Savaria, Pál Németh
  12. Kurt Equiluz, Paul Esswood, Leonhardt‐Consort, Gustav Leonhardt
  13. Max van Egmond, Kurt Equiluz, Paul Esswood, Leonhardt‐Consort, Gustav Leonhardt
  14. Max van Egmond, Paul Esswood, Leonhardt‐Consort, Gustav Leonhardt
  15. Paul Esswood, Alexander Raymann, Leonhardt‐Consort, Gustav Leonhardt
  16. Paul Esswood, Leonhardt‐Consort, Gustav Leonhardt
  17. Tobias Eiwanger, Paul Esswood, Leonhardt‐Consort, Gustav Leonhardt
  18. Paul Esswood, Edda Moser, Maria Stader, Jakob Stämpfli, August Wenzinger, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
  19. Paul Esswood, Ernst Haefliger, August Wenzinger, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
  20. Paul Esswood, Jakob Stämpfli, August Wenzinger, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
  21. Paul Esswood, Ernst Haefliger, Jakob Stämpfli, August Wenzinger, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
  22. Telemann, Christoph Bach, Buxtehude; Paul Esswood
  23. Mozart; Mária Zádori, Iván Fischer, Paul Esswood, Alexander Oliver, László Polgár, Chorus "Jeunesses Musicales", Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Iván Fischer
  24. Yvonne Kenny feat. Members of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stockholm Bach Choir, Martyn Hill & Paul Esswood
  25. Haendel; Elizabeth Harwood, Janet Baker, Paul Esswood, Raimund Herincx, Ambrosian Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
  26. Paul Esswood, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
  27. Paul Esswood, English Chamber Orchestra, Philip Ledger
  28. Ulrik Cold, Paul Esswood, Jean‐Claude Malgoire, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy
  29. Paul Esswood, Robert Tear, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
  30. George Frideric Handel; Carolyn Watkinson, Barbara Hendricks, Paul Esswood, Ortrun Wenkel, Anne-Marie Rodde, Ulrik Cold, Ulrich Studer, Ensemble Vocal Jean Bridier, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy & Jean‐Claude Malgoire
  31. Handel; Carolyn Watkinson, Barbara Hendricks, Paul Esswood, Ortrun Wenkel, Anne-Marie Rodde, Ulrik Cold, Ulrich Studer, Ensemble Vocal Jean Bridier, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy & Jean‐Claude Malgoire
  32. Paul Esswood, Alexander Young, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
  33. Jürgen Jürgens, Sheila Armstrong, Paul Esswood, Barry McDaniel, Tatiana Troyanos, Kammerorchester des Norddeutschen Rundfunks, Charles Mackerras
  34. Jürgen Jürgens, Paul Esswood, Barry McDaniel, Kammerorchester des Norddeutschen Rundfunks, Charles Mackerras
  35. Paul Esswood, Michael Rippon, Roland Tatnell, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
  36. Paul Esswood, Michael Rippon, Roland Tatnell, Alexander Young, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
  37. Henry Purcell; Tatiana Troyanos, Barry McDaniel, Simon Woolf, Paul Esswood, Alexander Young, Michael Rippon, John Shirley‐Quirk, Sir Charles Mackerras
  38. Paul Esswood, John Shirley‐Quirk, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
  39. Georg Philipp Telemann; József Gregor, Katalin Farkas, Éva Vámossy, Éva Bártfai-Barta, Julia Paszthy, Guy de Mey, Paul Esswood, Martin Klietmann, Gáti István, Savaria Vocal Ensemble, Capella Savaria, Nicholas McGegan
  40. Paul Esswood, Katalin Farkas, Éva Vámossy, Capella Savaria, Nicholas McGegan
  41. Paul Esswood, Capella Savaria, Nicholas McGegan
  42. Paul Esswood, Katalin Farkas, József Gregor, Capella Savaria, Nicholas McGegan
  43. Paul Esswood, Katalin Farkas, Capella Savaria, Nicholas McGegan
  44. Paul Esswood, Katalin Farkas, József Gregor, Gáti István, Guy de Mey, Éva Vámossy, Capella Savaria, Nicholas McGegan
  45. Agostino Steffani; Daniela Mazzucato, Carolyn Watkinson, Paul Esswood, John Elwes, Alan Curtis
  46. Agostino Steffani; Daniela Mazzucato, Carolyn Watkinson, Paul Esswood, John Elwes, Wouter Möller, Alan Curtis
  47. Carolyn Watkinson, Paul Esswood, Wouter Möller, Alan Curtis
  48. Paul Esswood, John Elwes, Wouter Möller, Alan Curtis
  49. Paul Esswood, Ian Partridge, Stafford Dean, Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, John Scott, George Guest
  50. The Ambrosian Singers, Dame Janet Baker, Paul Esswood, Elizabeth Harwood, Raimund Herincx, Robert Tear, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
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Official Homepages

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Wikipedia

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