Immerse yourself in the timeless masterpieces of George Frideric Handel, as presented by the renowned Choir of King's College in their 2022 release, "Choir of King's College Sings Handel." This extraordinary album, spanning a generous 2 hours and 6 minutes, is a comprehensive journey through Handel's most celebrated choral and operatic works.
The album opens with a selection of choruses from Handel's iconic oratorio "Messiah," including the triumphant "Hallelujah" and the serene "His Yoke Is Easy." It then transitions into the grandeur of Handel's Coronation Anthems, featuring the majestic "Zadok the Priest" and the regal "My Heart Is Inditing," which have been performed at British coronations for centuries.
The Choir of King's College also delves into Handel's dramatic works, with excerpts from "Saul" and "The Choice of Hercules," showcasing the composer's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his music. The album concludes with "Dixit Dominus," a stunning example of Handel's early choral writing, filled with vivid imagery and powerful expressions of faith.
Recorded under the Warner Classics label, this album is a testament to the enduring appeal of Handel's music and the exceptional skill of the Choir of King's College. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 1: Chorus. "And the Glory, the Glory of the Lord"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 2: Chorus. "And He Shall Purify"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 3: Chorus. "For Unto Us a Child Is Born"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 5: Chorus. "His Yoke Is Easy"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2, Scene 1: Chorus. "Behold the Lamb of God"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2, Scene 3: Chorus. "Lift Up Your Heads"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2, Scene 7: Chorus. "Hallelujah"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3, Scene 4: Chorus. "Amen"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury, Academy of Ancient Music
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 "Zadok the Priest": I. Zadok the PriestGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 "Zadok the Priest": II. And All the People RejoicedGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 "Zadok the Priest": III. God Save the KingGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261 "My Heart Is Inditing": I. My Heart Is InditingGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261 "My Heart Is Inditing": II. King's DaughtersGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261 "My Heart Is Inditing": III. Upon Thy HandGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261 "My Heart Is Inditing": IV. Kings Shall Be Thy Nursing FathersGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury
Handel: Alexander's Feast, HWV 75, Pt. 1: Chorus. "The List'ning Crowd Admire the Lofty Sound"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Alexander's Feast, HWV 75, Pt. 1: Chorus. "Behold Darius Great and Good"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Alexander's Feast, HWV 75, Pt. 2: Chorus. "Your Voices Tune and Raise"George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": I. The King Shall RejoiceGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": II. Exceeding Glad Shall He BeGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": III. Glory and Great WorshipGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": IV. Thou Hast Prevented HimGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": V. AllelujaGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: I. Dixit Dominus, Domino meoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Martin Lane, Robert Tear, Teresa Żylis-Gara, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: II. Virgam virtutis tuaeGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Martin Lane, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: III. Tecum principiumGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Teresa Żylis-Gara, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: IV. Juravit DominusGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: V. Secundum ordinem MelchisedechGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: VI. Dominus a dextris tuisGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Janet Baker, John Shirley-Quirk, Robert Tear, Teresa Żylis-Gara, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: VII. De torrente in via bibetGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Janet Baker, Teresa Żylis-Gara, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: VIII. Gloria Patri et FilioGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: The Choice of Hercules, HWV 69: Chorus. "Arise, Arise" (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: The Choice of Hercules, HWV 69: Chorus. "Virtue Will Place Thee"George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1 Scene 1: Chorus. "The Youth Inspired by Thee, Oh Lord" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1 Scene 1: Chorus. "Hallelujah" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1 Scene 3: Chorus. "Welcome, Welcome, Mighty King!" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1 Scene 3: Accompagnato. "What Do I Hear?" (Saul)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Thomas Allen, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1 Scene 3: Chorus. "David His Ten Thousands Slew" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 3 Scene 5: Chorus. "Mourn, Israel" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 3 Scene 5: Chorus. "Gird on Thy Sword" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra