A beautiful selection of English Restoration and Baroque song, performed by the radiant clear soprano of Kate Semmens. Famous pieces such as Henry Purcell’s Music for a While and If Music be the Food of Love are presented alongside a gem of a cantata by John Stanley, Pleasure Garden songs by William Boyce and Maurice Greene and other repertoire by John Blow, Henry Purcell and William Croft. There are also harpsichord solos by Henry Purcell, John Blow and Maurice Greene, played by Steven Devine. "Wholeheartedly recommended" Clifford Bartlett, Early Music Review Recorded in Sendesaal, Bremen, November 2012 The performers would like to acknowledge the kind support of the following people: Christian and Sabine Kuhlman for their hospitality and provision of the harpsichord Renate Wolter-Seevers for her expert production Emma Jane Semmens for her creative advice and beautiful design