In this edition of Club9 (live on April 16, 2026 on Freies Radio Salzkammergut), we turn to Henry Purcell — composer of the late 17th century, and in many ways the Hans Zimmer of his time: widely present, emotionally direct, and deeply influential. One could even say — a pop star of the 1690s.

We explore Purcell’s world, his historical context, and the clarity and expressive power of his music, which continues to resonate today — on stage, in film, and in concert halls.

The program moves between original performances on historical instruments and a wide range of reinterpretations: from Thomas Dunford & Lea Desandre  and Collegium Musicum 90 to crossover approaches by artists such as Jakob Józef Orliński, Sting, Hayato Sumino, Bjarte Eike & Barokksolistene, and Christina Pluhar with L’Arpeggiata and Philipp Jaroussky.

We also listen to Dario Marianelli’s hommage to Purcell in the 2005 film Pride and Prejudice, tracing how his musical language continues to shape contemporary sound worlds.

Finally, we feature If Music Be The Food of Love by the Austrian trio AEON, who present English song repertoire from Dowland to Britten and performed in Bad Ischl the day following the broadcast.

A listening session across centuries — between past and present, original and reinterpretation.

Tracklist:

1. Henry Purcell, Jakub Jozef Orlinski, Alexander Debicz, Wojciech Ulminski, Marcin Ulanowski. Sound the Trumpet
2. Henry Purcell, Richard Hickox, Collegium Musicum 90. Timon of Athens, Masque: Curtain Tune on a Ground
3. Dario Marianelli, Jean-Yves Thibaudet. A Postcard to Henry Purcell – From «Pride and Prejudice» Original Soundtrack
4. Sting. Cold Song
5. Henry Purcell, Hayato Sumino. Purcell: Ground
6. Henry Purcell, Thomas Dunford, Lea Desandre, Jupiter. Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III: When I Am Laid In Earth
7. Henry Purcell, Bjarte Eike, Barokksolistene. Hole in the Wall (From Abdelazer)
8. Henry Purcell, Jakub Jozef Orlinski, Alexander Debicz, Wojciech Ulminski, Marcin Ulanowski. Strike the Viol
9. Henry Purcell, Barokksolistene, Bjarte Eike. The Washerwoman Set (Arr. for Ensemble by Bjarte Eike & Barokksolistene)
10. Henry Purcell, Christina Pluhar, L’Arpeggiata, Philippe Jaroussky. Purcell / Arr. Pluhar: Oedipus, Z. 583: No. 2, Song. «Music for a While»
11. Henry Purcell, Trio AEON. If Music Be The Food Of Love (Arr. by Trio AEON: Martha Fritz, Julia Klampfer, Korbinian Schlag)