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1 | Theodora, HWV 68: 24. Act 2: Recitative: Long have i known thy friend social soul (Didimus, Septimius)- harpsichord:
- Harold Lester
- choir vocals:
- Amor Artis Chorale
- tenor vocals:
- Alexander Young
- orchestra:
- English Chamber Orchestra
- conductor:
- Johannes Somary
- recording of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 1, no. 30. Chorus “Queen of summer, queen of love” (Chorus of Heathens)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel
- part of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act II
- recording of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 3, no. 40. Recitative “Long have I known thy friendly social soul” (Didymus, Septimius)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel
- part of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act II
| | 5:38 |
2 | Theodora, HWV 68: 25. Act 2: Recitative: O save her, then (Didimus, Septimius) | | 0:43 |
3 | Theodora, HWV 68: 26. Act 2: Recitative: The clouds begin to veil (Irene) | | 8:12 |
4 | Theodora, HWV 68: 27. Act 2: Recitative: Or lulled with grief (Didimus) | | 3:29 |
5 | Theodora, HWV 68: 28. Act 2: Recitative: O save me, Heaven (Theodora, Didimus) | | 1:15 |
6 | Theodora, HWV 68: 29. Act 2: Air: The pilgrim's home, the sick man's health (Theodora) | | 1:58 |
7 | Theodora, HWV 68: 30. Act 2: Recitative: Forbid it, Heaven! (Didimus, Theodora) | | 2:00 |
8 | Theodora, HWV 68: 31. Act 2: Duet: To thee, thou glorious son of worth (Theodora, Didimus) | | 5:08 |
9 | Theodora, HWV 68: 32. Act 2: Recitative: 'Tis night; but night's sweet blessing is denied (Irene) | | 0:42 |
10 | Theodora, HWV 68: 33. Act 2: Chorus: He saw the lovely youth | | 6:38 |
11 | Theodora, HWV 68: 34. Act 3: Air: Lord, to thee, each night and day (Irene) | | 6:30 |
12 | Theodora, HWV 68: 35. Act 3: Recitative: But see, the good, the virtuous Didimus (Irene, Theodora) | | 0:43 |
13 | Theodora, HWV 68: 36. Act 3: Chorus: Blest be the hand, and blest the power (Chorus, Theodora) | | 3:21 |
14 | Theodora, HWV 68: 37. Act 3: Recitative: Undaunted in the court stands Didimus (Messenger, Irene, Theodora) | | 1:52 |
15 | Theodora, HWV 68: 38. Act 3: Duet: Whither, Princess, do you fly? (Irene, Theodora) | | 1:43 |
16 | Theodora, HWV 68: 39. Act 3: Recitative: She's gone, disdaining liberty and life (Irene) | | 0:33 |
17 | Theodora, HWV 68: 40. Act 3: Recitative: It is a Christian virtue then (Valens, Didimus, Theodora, Septimius)- harpsichord:
- Harold Lester
- choir vocals:
- Amor Artis Chorale
- contralto vocals:
- Maureen Forrester
- soprano vocals:
- Heather Harper
- tenor vocals:
- Alexander Young
- orchestra:
- English Chamber Orchestra
- conductor:
- Johannes Somary
- recording of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 4–5, no. 62. Recitative “Is it a Christian virtue then” (Valens, Didymus, Theodora, Septimius)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel
- part of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act III
- recording of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 5, no. 63. Air “From virtue springs each gen’rous deed” (Septimius)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel
- part of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act III
| | 7:40 |
18 | Theodora, HWV 68: 41. Act 3: Air: Cease, Ye slaves, your fruitless prayer (Valens) | | 1:19 |
19 | Theodora, HWV 68: 42. Act 3: Recitative: 'Tis kind, my friends (Didimus, Theodora) | | 1:13 |
20 | Theodora, HWV 68: 43. Act 3: Chorus: How strange their ends | | 3:31 |
21 | Theodora, HWV 68: 44. Act 3: Recitative: On me your frowns your utmost rage exert (Didimus, Theodora, Valens, Septimius)- harpsichord:
- Harold Lester
- baritone vocals:
- John Lawrenson
- choir vocals:
- Amor Artis Chorale
- contralto vocals:
- Maureen Forrester
- soprano vocals:
- Heather Harper
- tenor vocals:
- Alexander Young
- orchestra:
- English Chamber Orchestra
- conductor:
- Johannes Somary
- recording of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 5, no. 67. Recitative “On me your frowns” (Didymus, Theodora, Valens)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel
- part of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act III
- recording of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 6, no. 69. Recitative “And must such beauty suffer?” (Didymus, Theodora, Septimius)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel
- part of:
- Theodora, HWV 68: Act III
| | 1:44 |
22 | Theodora, HWV 68: 45. Act 3: Duet: Streams of pleasure ever flowing (Didimus, Theodora) | | 5:31 |
23 | Theodora, HWV 68: 46. Act 3: Recitative: Ere this their doom is past, and they are gone (Irene) | | 0:25 |
24 | Theodora, HWV 68: 47. Act 3: Chorus: Oh love divine, thou source of fame | | 3:54 |