Harnoncourt conducts Handel - George Frideric Handel - Vinyl LP

Harnoncourt conducts Handel - George Frideric Handel

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Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of George Frideric Handel with the 2009 release "Harnoncourt conducts Handel." This exquisite collection, curated under the esteemed direction of Nikolaus Harnoncourt, offers a comprehensive journey through Handel's most celebrated works. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 34 minutes, the album is a testament to Handel's enduring influence on classical, choral, and operatic traditions.

The album features a diverse array of compositions, including iconic pieces from "Messiah," such as the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus and the soothing "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth." It also showcases Handel's operatic genius with selections from "Giulio Cesare in Egitto" and "Samson," as well as his instrumental mastery through concertos and marches. The inclusion of lesser-known works like "Theodora" and "Jephtha" adds depth and variety, making this a compelling exploration of Handel's oeuvre.

Recorded by Warner Classics International, this album benefits from high-quality production, ensuring that every note and nuance is captured with clarity and precision. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a newcomer eager to explore the genre, "Harnoncourt conducts Handel" promises an enriching and captivating listening experience.

June 1, 2009© 2009 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd℗ 2009 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd

Tracks

Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Stockholm Chamber Choir
3:38
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 1: Accompagnato. "Comfort Ye My People"George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Werner Hollweg
3:02
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 1: Aria. "Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted"George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Werner Hollweg
3:47
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 3: Chorus. "For Unto Us a Child Is Born"George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Stockholm Chamber Choir
5:07
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 5: Aria. "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion"George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Elizabeth Gale
4:43
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2, Scene 7: Chorus. "Hallelujah"George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Stockholm Chamber Choir, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:44
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3, Scene 1: Aria. "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth"George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Elizabeth Gale
6:01
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act 3: Finale. "Ritorni omai nel nostro core" (Coro, Cesare, Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Lucia Popp, Paul Esswood, Roberta Alexander, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:28
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17, Act 3: Aria. "Da tempeste il legno infranto" (Cleopatra)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Roberta Alexander, Concentus Musicus Wien
6:15
Handel: Concerto grosso in C Major for "Alexander's Feast", HWV 318: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt, Erich Höbarth, Rudolf Leopold, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:38
Handel: Alexander's Feast, HWV 75, Pt. 1: Chorus. "The Many Rend the Skies with Loud Applause"George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Stockholm Bach Choir
3:54
Handel: Samson, HWV 57, Act 3, Scene 2: Dead March - Recitative. "The body comes" (Micah, Manoah)George Frideric Handel, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Anton Scharinger, Jochen Kowalski, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:43
Handel: Samson, HWV 57, Act 3, Scene 2: Aria with Chorus. "Glorious hero" - Recitative. "Come, come! No time for lamentation now" (Manoah, Israelites, Israelite Woman)George Frideric Handel, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Anton Scharinger, Maria Venuti, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
5:13
Handel: Samson, HWV 57, Act 3, Scene 2: Aria. "Let the bright Seraphim in burning row" (Israelite Woman)George Frideric Handel, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Maria Venuti, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:13
Handel: Samson, HWV 57, Act 3, Scene 2: Chorus. "Let their celestial concerts all unite" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:18
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: I. Larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Anita Mitterer, Christophe Coin, Concentus Musicus Wien
2:03
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Anita Mitterer, Christophe Coin, Concentus Musicus Wien
2:00
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: III. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Anita Mitterer, Christophe Coin, Concentus Musicus Wien
4:05
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: IV. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Anita Mitterer, Christophe Coin, Concentus Musicus Wien
2:33
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Anita Mitterer, Christophe Coin, Concentus Musicus Wien
2:31
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5, HWV 323: VI. Menuet. Un poco larghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Anita Mitterer, Christophe Coin, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:04
Handel: Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3, HWV 291: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert Tachezi, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:18
Handel: Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3, HWV 291: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert Tachezi, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:42
Handel: Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3, HWV 291: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert Tachezi, Concentus Musicus Wien
0:43
Handel: Organ Concerto in G Minor, Op. 4 No. 3, HWV 291: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert Tachezi, Concentus Musicus Wien
1:54
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1, Scene 5: Aria. "O Lord, Whose Mercies Numberless" (David)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:20
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 3, Scene 5: Dead MarchGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:06
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 3, Scene 5: Chorus. "Gird on Thy Sword" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Concentus Musicus Wien
5:43
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:49
Handel: Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: Air. "What Passion Cannot Music Raise and Quell"George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Felicity Palmer, Concentus Musicus Wien
8:42
Handel: Theodora, HWV 68, Act 1: Chorus. "And draw a blessing down" (Heathens)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Concentus Musicus Wien
2:19
Handel: Theodora, HWV 68, Act 1: Air. "Kind Heav'n if virtue be thy care" (Didymus)George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Jochen Kowalski
2:42
Handel: Theodora, HWV 68, Act 3: Chorus. "Oh Love divine, thou source of fame" (Irene, Christians)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Herbert Tachezi, Jard van Nes, Concentus Musicus Wien
2:58
Handel: Te Deum in D Major, HWV 278 "Utrecht": I. (a) We Praise Thee, O GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Concentus Musicus Wien
2:32
Handel: Apollo e Dafne, HWV 122: XVII. Aria. "Mie piante correte, mie braccie stringete" (Apollo)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:05
Handel: Belshazzar, HWV 61, Act 1: Air. "Oh sacred oracles" (Daniel)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus Wien
5:22
Handel: Belshazzar, HWV 61, Act 2: Chorus. "See from his post" (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Stockholm Chamber Choir, Concentus Musicus Wien
6:30
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 3 No. 6, HWV 317: I. VivaceGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Aline Zylberajch, Concentus Musicus Wien
3:04
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 3 No. 6, HWV 317: II. Ad libitumGeorge Frideric Handel, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Aline Zylberajch, Concentus Musicus Wien
1:10
Handel: Concerto grosso in D Major, Op. 3 No. 6, HWV 317: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Aline Zylberajch
3:23
Handel: Jephtha, HWV 70, Act 3: Chorus. "Ye house of Gilead, with one voice" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Mozart Sängerknaben, Erwin Ortner
3:25
Handel: Jephtha, HWV 70, Act 1: Chorus. "When loud his voice in thunder spoke" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor
4:29

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About George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel, born in 1685 in Halle, Germany, is one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era, renowned for his enduring influence on classical music. His prolific career spanned various genres, including operas, oratorios, anthems, and concerti grossi. Handel's compositions, such as the iconic 'Water Music' and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks', continue to captivate audiences today. After settling in London in 1712, he became a prominent figure in British musical life, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural landscape. Handel's works are celebrated for their grandeur and emotional depth, making him a cornerstone of the Baroque period and a symbol of European musical heritage. His final resting place is in the south transept of Westminster Abbey, a testament to his enduring legacy.