Bedlam transports us to 17th and 18th century Europe, when so-called ‘madness’ was regarded with both fascination and fear, and was a popular theme in the arts. Its title is an old nickname for London’s famous ‘Bethlem Royal Hospital’, a psychiatric facility with a notorious past.

The album presents an unprecedented combination of thrilling operatic arias by Jean-Philippe Rameau, ‘Mad Songs’ of Restoration England by Henry Purcell and John Eccles, and dramatic instrumental works within the theme, including Antonio Vivaldi’s masterful La Follia (‘Madness’) trio sonata.

Follow the links below to purchase a physical or digital CD, and read the full CD liner notes in our digital booklet.

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