Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of George Frideric Handel's sacred choral masterpieces with the upcoming release, "Handel: Chandos Anthems." Set to be released on June 27, 2025, by Alpha Classics, this album is a testament to Handel's enduring genius and his profound ability to blend sacred text with sublime music. Spanning a captivating 75 minutes, this collection features some of Handel's most revered choral works, including "O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song," "Have Mercy Upon Me, O God," "As Pants the Hart," and "Let God Arise." Each piece is a masterclass in choral composition, showcasing Handel's intricate part-writing, rich harmonies, and stirring melodies. The album is a celebration of Handel's sacred choral works, offering a glimpse into the composer's spiritual depth and musical brilliance. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an enriching and uplifting listening experience.
2025 Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France2025 Arcangelo & Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France
Tracks
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song, HWV 249b: I. Sonata. Grave - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song, HWV 249b: II. O Sing Unto the LordGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hilary Cronin
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song, HWV 249b: III. Declare His Honour Unto the HeathenGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song, HWV 249b: IV. The Waves of the Sea Rage HorriblyGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hugo Hymas
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song, HWV 249b: V. O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of HolinessGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hilary Cronin, Samuel Boden
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song, HWV 249b: VI. Let the Whole Earth Stand in AweGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song, HWV 249b: VII. Let the Heav’ns RejoiceGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, HWV 248: I. Sonata. Andante - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, HWV 248: II. Have Mercy Upon Me, O GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Deborah Cachet, Hugo Hymas, Raoul Steffani
Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, HWV 248: III. Wash Me Throughly From My WickednessGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Deborah Cachet, Raoul Steffani
Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, HWV 248: IV. For I Acknowledge My FaultsGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Raoul Steffani
Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, HWV 248: V. Against Thee Only Have I SinnedGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hugo Hymas
Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, HWV 248: VI. Thou Shalt Make Me Hear of Joy and GladnessGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, HWV 248: VII. Make Me a Clean Heart, O GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Deborah Cachet
Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, HWV 248: VIII. Then Shall I Teach Thy WaysGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: I. Sonata. Larghetto - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: II. As Pants the Hart for Cooling StreamsGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hilary Cronin, Samuel Boden, Raoul Steffani
As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: III. Tears Are My Daily FoodGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hilary Cronin
As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: IV. Now When I Think ThereuponGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Samuel Boden
As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: V. In the Voice of Praise and ThanksgivingGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: VI. Why So Full of Grief, O My Soul?George Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Deborah Cachet, Samuel Boden
As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: VII. Put Thy Trust in GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hugo Hymas
Let God Arise, HWV 256a: I. Symphony. Larghetto - Allegro ma non prestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
Let God Arise, HWV 256a: II. Let God ariseGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Daniel Collins, Matthew Long
Let God Arise, HWV 256a: III. Like as the Smoke VanishethGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Daniel Collins, Hugo Hymas, Matthew Long
Let God Arise, HWV 256a: IV. Let the Righteous Be GladGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hilary Cronin, Daniel Collins, Matthew Long
Let God Arise, HWV 256a: V. O Sing Unto GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Daniel Collins, Matthew Long
Let God Arise, HWV 256a: VI. Praised Be the LordGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Hilary Cronin, Daniel Collins, Samuel Boden, Hugo Hymas, Matthew Long, William Gaunt
Let God Arise, HWV 256a: VII. At Thy Rebuke, O GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Daniel Collins, Matthew Long
Let God Arise, HWV 256a: VIII. Blessed Be GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen, Daniel Collins, Matthew Long
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