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Philip Ledger
Personb. 1937 · East Sussex, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Bio
Sir Philip Ledger (1937–2012) was an English organist, conductor, composer and academic born in Bexhill-on-Sea. He served as Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge (1974–1982) and later as Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Ledger was renowned for his work in choral and early music, editing major anthologies and composing anthems, carols and organ pieces that remain staples of the Anglican repertoire. He conducted the Bach Choir and recorded extensively for EMI and other labels, collaborating with leading British choirs and soloists.
Popular tracks
- 11:38
Purcell: March and Canzona for Queen Mary's Funeral, Z. 860: March
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- 24:04
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1, Scene 5: Aria. "O Lord, Whose Mercies Numberless" (David)
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- 32:08
Vaughan Williams: Rolling in the Dew
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- 42:40
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: Man That Is Born of a Woman, Z. 27
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- 52:09
Fauré: Messe basse: Benedictus
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- 61:48
Purcell: March and Canzona for Queen Mary's Funeral, Z. 860: Canzona
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- 78:11
Purcell: Rejoice in the Lord Alway, Z. 49
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- 84:38
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: In the Midst of Life, Z. 17A
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- 92:21
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: Thou Know'st, Lord, Z. 58C (Second Verse)
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- 104:49
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air
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- 112:11
Purcell: Hear My Prayer, O Lord, Z. 15
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- 121:57
Handel: The Choice of Hercules, HWV 69: Air. "Come, Blooming Boy" (Pleasure)
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Albums
Purcell: Funeral Music for Queen Mary & Anthems
Album · 1977
Handel: Water & Fireworks Music
Album · 2009
Handel: Saul, HWV 53
Album · 1981
Purcell: The Fairy Queen; Songs And Arias
Album · 2019
J.S. Bach: Six Cantatas
Album · 2019
Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos Vol. 2
Album · 1996
Bach: Orchestral Suites Nos. 1 - 3, BWV 1066 - 1068
Album · 1991
Vivaldi Bassoon Concertos Vol. 1
Album · 1986
Elgar: Choral Works
Album · 1987
Vivaldi: Four Bassoon Concertos, La Tempesta di Mare & Il Piacere
Album · 1981
Haendel : Alexander's Feast
Album · 2010
Handel: Messiah (Highlights)
Album · 1966