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1 | Saul, HWV 53: Symphony: Allegro - Larghetto - Allegro - Andante larghetto | George Frideric Handel | | 8:00 |
2 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I. Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord" | George Frideric Handel | | 2:37 |
3 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I. Air "An infant raised by thy command" (Soprano) / Trio "Along the monster atheist strode" (Alto, Tenor, Bass)- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 3. Air "An infant raised by thy command" (Soprano) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 4. Trio "Along the monster atheist strode" (Alto, Tenor, Bass) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:09 |
4 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I. "The Youth inspired by Thee, o Lord" (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) / Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord"- choir vocals:
- RIAS Kammerchor (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 2b. Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord" (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 5. "The Youth inspired by Thee, o Lord" (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 3:56 |
5 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II. Recitative "He comes, he comes" (Michal) / Air "O God-like youth!" (Michal) / Recitative "Behold, o King, the brave, victorious youth" (Abner, Saul, David)- bass-baritone vocals:
- Gidon Saks (in 2004-11)
- countertenor vocals:
- Lawrence Zazzo (in 2004-11)
- soprano vocals:
- Rosemary Joshua (in 2004-11)
- tenor vocals:
- Finnur Bjarnason (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 6. Recitative "He comes, he comes" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 7. Air "O God-like youth!" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 8. Recitative "Behold, o King, the brave, victorious youth" (Abner, Saul, David) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 3:38 |
6 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II. Air "O king, your favours with delight" (David) / Recitative "Oh early piety!" (Jonathan)- countertenor vocals:
- Lawrence Zazzo (in 2004-11)
- tenor vocals:
- Jeremy Ovenden (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 9. Air "O king, your favours with delight" (David) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 10. Recitative "Oh early piety!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 5:22 |
7 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II. Air "What abject thoughts a prince can have!" (Merab) / Recitative "Yet think, on whom this honour you bestow" (Merab)- soprano vocals:
- Emma Bell (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 11. Air "What abject thoughts a prince can have!" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 12. Recitative "Yet think, on whom this honour you bestow" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:14 |
8 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II. Air "Birth and fortune I despise" (Jonathan) | George Frideric Handel | | 4:57 |
9 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II. Recitative "Go on, illostrious pair!" (High Priest) / Air "While yet thy tide of blood runs high" (High Priest)- tenor vocals:
- Michael Slattery (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 14. Recitative "Go on, illustrious pair!" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 15. Air "While yet thy tide of blood runs high" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:45 |
10 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II. Recitative "Thou, Merab, first in birth, be first in honour" (Saul, Merab) / Air "My soul rejects the though with scorn" (Merab) / Air "See, with what a scornful air" (Michal) / Air "Ah, lovely youth, wast thou designed" (Michal)- bass-baritone vocals:
- Gidon Saks (in 2004-11)
- soprano vocals:
- Emma Bell (in 2004-11) and Rosemary Joshua (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 16. Recitative "Thou, Merab, first in birth, be first in honour" (Saul, Merab) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 17. Air "My soul rejects the though with scorn" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 18. Air "See, with what a scornful air" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 19. Air "Ah, lovely youth, wast thou designed" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 3:20 |
11 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II. Symphony: Andante Allegro / Recitative "Already see the daughters of the land" (Michal) / Scene III. Chorus "Welcome, welcome, mighty king!"- choir vocals:
- RIAS Kammerchor (in 2004-11)
- soprano vocals:
- Rosemary Joshua (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 20. Symphony: Andante Allegro (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 21. Recitative "Already see the daughters of the land" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 22. Chorus "Welcome, welcome, mighty king!" (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:47 |
12 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III. Accompagnato "What do I hear?" (Saul) / Chorus "David his ten thousands slew" / Accompagnato "To him ten thousands" (Saul) / Air "With rage I shall start burst his praises to hear" (Saul)- bass-baritone vocals:
- Gidon Saks (in 2004-11)
- choir vocals:
- RIAS Kammerchor (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 23. Accompagnato "What do I hear?" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 24. Chorus "David his ten thousands slew" (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 25. Accompagnato "To him ten thousands" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 26. Air "With rage I shall start burst his praises to hear" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:18 |
13 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV. Recitative "Imprudent women!" (Jonathan, Michal) / Air "Fell rage and black despair possessed" (Michal)- soprano vocals:
- Rosemary Joshua (in 2004-11)
- tenor vocals:
- Jeremy Ovenden (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 27. Recitative "Imprudent women!" (Jonathan, Michal) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 28. Air "Fell rage and black despair possessed" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:59 |
14 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV. Recitative "This but the smallest part of Harmony" (High Priest) / Accompagnato "By thee this universal frame" (High Priest) | George Frideric Handel | | 2:47 |
15 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V. Recitative "Racked with infernal pains" (Abner) / Air "O Lord, whose mercies numberless" (David)- countertenor vocals:
- Lawrence Zazzo (in 2004-11)
- tenor vocals:
- Finnur Bjarnason (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 31. Recitative "Racked with infernal pains" (Abner) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 32. Air "Oh Lord, whose mercies numberless" (David) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 3:52 |
16 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V. Symphony: Largo / Recitative "'Tis All In Vain, his fury still continues" (Jonathan)- tenor vocals:
- Jeremy Ovenden (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 33. Symphony: Largo (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 34. Recitative "'Tis All In Vain, his fury still continues" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:15 |
17 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V. Air "A serpent, in my bosom warned" (Saul) / Recitative "Has he escaped my rage?" (Saul)- bass-baritone vocals:
- Gidon Saks (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 35. Air "A serpent, in my bosom warned" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 36. Recitative "Has he escaped my rage?" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:22 |
18 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V. Air "Capricious man" (Merab) | George Frideric Handel | | 3:38 |
19 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI. Accompagnato "O filial piety!" (Jonathan) / Air "No, cruel father, no!" (Jonathan)- tenor vocals:
- Jeremy Ovenden (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 38. Accompagnato "O filial piety!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 39. Air "No, cruel father, no!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 3:00 |
20 | Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI. Air "O Lord, whose providence" (High Priest) / Chorus "Preserve him for the glory of Thy name"- choir vocals:
- RIAS Kammerchor (in 2004-11)
- tenor vocals:
- Michael Slattery (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 40. Air "O Lord, whose providence" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 41. Chorus "Preserve him for the glory of Thy name" (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act I
| George Frideric Handel | | 3:37 |
21 | Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene I. Chorus "Envy! Eldest born of hell!" | George Frideric Handel | | 2:48 |
22 | Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene I. Recitative "Ah! Dearest friend" (Jonathan) / Air "But sooner Jordan's stream, I swear" (Jonathan)- tenor vocals:
- Jeremy Ovenden (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 43. Recitative "Ah! Dearest friend" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act II
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 44. Air "But sooner Jordan's stream, I swear" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act II
| George Frideric Handel | | 2:36 |
23 | Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II. Recitative "Oh strange vicissitude!" (David, Jonathan) / Air "Such haughty beauties rather move" (David)- countertenor vocals:
- Lawrence Zazzo (in 2004-11)
- tenor vocals:
- Jeremy Ovenden (in 2004-11)
- orchestra:
- Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
- conductor:
- René Jacobs (in 2004-11)
- recorded at:
- Teldex Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 45. Recitative "Oh strange vicissitude!" (David, Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act II
- recording of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 46. Air "Such haughy beauties" (David)
- composer:
- George Frideric Handel (in 1738)
- librettist:
- Charles Jennens
- part of:
- Saul, HWV 53: Act II
| George Frideric Handel | | 5:08 |