In March 2014, Resonus Classics is delighted to release the world premiere recording of Daniel Purcell’s one-act opera The Judgment of Paris.

Written in 1701 to a libretto newly commissioned from William
Congreve, one of the leading dramatists of the day, the opera was
submitted for the Music Prize established by a group of opera-loving
aristocrats with the aim to foster the development of all-sung opera
in English.
This rarely performed opera is presented here by Spiritato! and the
Rodolfus Choir under the direction of Julian Perkins. The soloists
include: Anna Dennis as Venus – Goddess of Love; Amy Freston as
Pallas – Goddess of War; Ciara Hendricks as Juno – Goddess of
Marriage; Samuel Boden as Paris – a shepherd; and Ashley Riches as
Mercury – Messenger of the Gods.

Released solely in digital formats, these recording will be available from www.resonusclassics.com and other reputable
online retailers in formats ranging from MP3 up to 96kHz/24-bit studio quality masters.