Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of George Frideric Handel's "Chandos Anthems - The Lord Is My Light; As Pants the Hart." This exquisite collection, released in 1968 under Decca Music Group Ltd., showcases the mastery of one of classical music's most revered composers. The album spans a captivating 51 minutes, featuring a blend of choral and operatic genres that highlight Handel's unparalleled ability to evoke deep spiritual and emotional resonance.
The album opens with "The Lord Is My Light," a series of anthems that exude a sense of divine inspiration and solemnity. Each track, from the stirring "Overture" to the uplifting "Sing Praises Unto the Lord," demonstrates Handel's skill in crafting music that is both powerful and deeply moving. The second part of the album, "As Pants the Hart," continues this tradition with a series of equally compelling pieces, including the poignant "As Pants the Hart For Cooling Streams" and the reflective "Why So Full of Grief, O My Soul."
Handel's compositions are brought to life with the precision and passion of the performers, making this album a testament to the enduring power of classical music. Whether you are a longtime fan of Handel or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the composer's unique ability to blend sacred text with sublime melody.
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: The Lord Is My LightGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Partridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: Though an Host Of MenGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: One Thing Have I DesiredGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Partridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: I Will Offer In His DwellingGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: For Who Is God But the Lord?George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: The Lord Is My Strength and My ShieldGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Partridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: It Is the Lord That Ruleth the SeaGeorge Frideric Handel, April Cantelo, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / The Lord Is My Light, HWV 255: Sing Praises Unto the LordGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: SonataGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: As Pants the Hart For Cooling StreamsGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: Tears Are My Daily FoodGeorge Frideric Handel, April Cantelo, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: Now, When I Think ThereuponGeorge Frideric Handel, Ian Partridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: In the Voice of Praise and ThanksgivingGeorge Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: Why So Full of Grief, O My SoulGeorge Frideric Handel, April Cantelo, Ian Partridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Chandos Anthems / As Pants the Hart, HWV 251b: Put Thy Trust in GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Partridge, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
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