The Fairy Queen - Henry Purcell
Information about the opera The Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Recommended recordings on CD
Christie/Argenta/Terakado (Harmonia Mundi HMC90 1308/09)
A vivid performance.
Les Arts Florissants, conducted by William Christie, 1989.
Harmonia Mundi HMC90 1308/09
Recommended recordings on DVD
Christie/Crowe (Opus Arte OA 1031 D)
A witty, compelling production.
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Glyndebourne Chorus, conducted by William Christie, 2009.
Opus Arte OA 1031 D