Handel: The Great Oratorios

~ Release by George Frideric Handel (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▶ CD 1: La Resurrezione - Parte prima
▶ CD 2: La Resurrezione - Parte seconda
▶ CD 3: Acis & Galatea - Act I
▶ CD 4: Acis & Galatea - Act II
▶ CD 5: Esther - Scenes 1-4
▶ CD 6: Esther - Scenes 5 & 6
▶ CD 7: Athalia - Part I
▶ CD 8: Athalia - Part II, Part III
▶ CD 9: Alexander's Feast - Part I
▶ CD 10: Alexander's Feast - Concerto grosso in C major, Part II
▶ CD 11: Saul - Symfonia, Act I
▶ CD 12: Saul - Act II
▶ CD 13: Saul - Act III
▶ CD 14: Israel in Egypt - Part I
▶ CD 15: Israel in Egypt - Part II / Coronation Anthems
▶ CD 16: Messiah - Part I, Part II (beginning)
▶ CD 17: Messiah - Part II (conclusion), Part III
▶ CD 18: Samson - Act I
▶ CD 19: Samson - Act II
▶ CD 20: Samson - Act III
▶ CD 21: Semele - Act I
▶ CD 22: Semele - Act II
▶ CD 23: Semele - Act III
▶ CD 24: Hercules - Act I
▶ CD 25: Hercules - Act II
▶ CD 26: Hercules - Act III
▶ CD 27: Belshazzar - Act I (beginning)
▼ CD 28: Belshazzar - Act I (conclusion), Act II (beginning)
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1Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act One, Scene 4. No. 16 Air: "Let festal joy triumphant reign!" (Belshazzar)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
tenor vocals [Belshazzar]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 1, Scene 4, Air "Let festal joy triumphant reign!" (Belshazzar) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I
5:03
2Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act One, Scene 4. Recitative: "For you, my friends, the noblese of my court" (Belshazzar, Nitocris)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
soprano vocals [Nitocris]:
Arleen Auger (soprano) (in 1990-07)
tenor vocals [Belshazzar]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 1, Scene 4, Recitativo "For you, my friends" (Belshazzar, Nitocris) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I
0:54
3Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act One, Scene 4. No. 17 Air: "The leafy honours of the field" (Nitocris)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
soprano vocals [Nitocris]:
Arleen Auger (soprano) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 1, Scene 4, Air "The leafy honours of the field" (Nitocris) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I
7:34
4Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act One, Scene 4. Recitative: "It is the custom, I may say, the law" (Belshazzar, Nitocris)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
soprano vocals [Nitocris]:
Arleen Auger (soprano) (in 1990-07)
tenor vocals [Belshazzar]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 1, Scene 4, Recitativo "It is the custom, I may say, the law" (Belshazzar, Nitocris) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I
1:23
5Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act One, Scene 4. No. 18 Chorus of Jews: "Recall, oh king! thy rash command"
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 1, Scene 4, Chorus "Recall, oh king! thy rash command" (Jews) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I
3:54
6Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act One, Scene 4. Recitative: "They tell you true" (Nitocris, Belshazzar)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
soprano vocals [Nitocris]:
Arleen Auger (soprano) (in 1990-07)
tenor vocals [Belshazzar]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 1, Scene 4, Recitativo "They tell you true" (Nitocris, Belshazzar) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I
1:23
7Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act One, Scene 4. No. 19 Duet: "Oh dearer than my life, forebear!" (Nitocris, Belshazzar)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
soprano vocals [Nitocris]:
Arleen Auger (soprano) (in 1990-07)
tenor vocals [Belshazzar]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 1, Scene 4, Duet "Oh dearer than my life, forbear!" (Nitocris, Belshazzar) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I
7:15
8Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act One, Scene 4. No. 20 Chorus of Jews: "By slow degrees the wrath of God"
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 1, Scene 4, Chorus "By slow degrees the wrath of God" (Jews) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I
4:23
9Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act Two, Scene 1. No. 21 Chorus [of Persians]: "See, from his post Euphrates flies!" - No. 22 Semichorus I: "Why, faithless river, dost thou leave thy charge" - No. 23 Semichorus II: "Euphrates hath his task fulfill'd" - No. 24 Chorus: " Of things on earth, proud man must own"
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 2, Scene 1, Chorus "See, from his post Euphrates flies!" (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II
6:27
10Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act Two, Scene 1. Recitative: "You see, my friends, a path into the city lies open" (Cyrus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
mezzo-soprano vocals [Cyrus]:
Catherine Robbin (Canadian mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 2, Scene 1, Recitativo "You see, my friends, a path" (Cyrus) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II
0:46
11Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act Two, Scene 1. No. 25 Air: "Amaz'd to find the foe so near" (Cyrus)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
mezzo-soprano vocals [Cyrus]:
Catherine Robbin (Canadian mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 2, Scene 1, Air "Amaz'd to find the foe so near" (Cyrus) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II
4:24
12Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act Two, Scene 1. No. 26 Chorus of Persians: "To arms, to arms! No more delay!"
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 2, Scene 1, Chorus "To arms, to arms! no more delay!" (Persians) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II
0:35
13Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act Two, Scene 2. No. 27 Chorus of Babylonians: "Ye tutelar gods of our empire, look down"
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 2, Scene 2, Chorus "Ye tutelar gods of our empire" (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II
2:59
14Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act Two, Scene 2. No. 28 Air: "Let the deep bowl thy praise confess" (Belshazzar)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
tenor vocals [Belshazzar]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 2, Scene 2, Air "Let the deep bowl thy praise confess" (Belshazzar) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II
2:38
15Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act Two, Scene 2. No. 29 Accompagnato: "Where is the God of Judah's boasted pow'r?" (Belshazzar) - Chorus [of Babylonians]: "Help, help the king! ... Oh dire portentous sight!" (Chorus, Belshazzar)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
choir vocals:
The English Concert Choir (in 1990-07)
tenor vocals [Belshazzar]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 2, Scene 2, Accompagnato "Where is the God of Judah's boasted pow'r?" (Belshazzar, Chorus) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II
2:41
16Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act Two, Scene 2. Recitative: "Call all my Wise Men" (Belshazzar)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
tenor vocals [Belshazzar]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1990-07)
orchestra:
The English Concert (in 1990-07)
conductor:
Trevor Pinnock (conductor / harpsichord) (in 1990-07)
balance engineer:
Hans-Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-11 until 1990-07-19)
recording of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act 2, Scene 2, Recitativo "Call all my Wise Men" (Belshazzar) (in 1990-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1744)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II
0:26
▶ CD 29: Belshazzar - Act II (conclusion), Act III
▶ CD 30: Judas Maccabaeus - Act I
▶ CD 31: Judas Maccabaeus - Act II
▶ CD 32: Judas Maccabaeus - Act III
▶ CD 33: Solomon - Act I
▶ CD 34: Solomon - Act II
▶ CD 35: Solomon - Act III
▶ CD 36: Theodora - Part I
▶ CD 37: Theodora - Part II (& alternative scene 2)
▶ CD 38: Theodora - Part III
▶ CD 39: Jephtha - Act I
▶ CD 40: Jephtha - Act II
▶ CD 41: Jephtha - Act III

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