Handel: Jephtha - George Frideric Handel - Vinyl LP UK

Handel: Jephtha - George Frideric Handel

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the powerful and dramatic world of George Frideric Handel's "Jephtha," a masterful orchestration that showcases the composer's unparalleled ability to blend choral and operatic elements. Released on April 1, 2013, under the Brilliant Classics label, this album is a testament to Handel's enduring legacy in the classical music realm.

Spanning nearly two hours and five minutes, "Jephtha" is a three-act oratorio that tells the biblical story of Jephtha, a judge of Israel who makes a tragic vow to God. The album features a rich tapestry of arias, choruses, and recitatives, performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth. Handel's intricate compositions and the vivid storytelling make this a compelling listen for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

The album is a showcase of Handel's genius, with each track offering a unique blend of drama, pathos, and triumph. From the stirring overture to the poignant arias and the powerful choruses, "Jephtha" is a journey through the heights and depths of human emotion. The performances are brought to life by a talented cast of singers and musicians, each contributing to the overall richness and complexity of the work.

"Jephtha" is not just an album; it's an experience that highlights the timeless appeal of Handel's music. Whether you're a fan of choral works, opera, or classical music in general, this album is a must-listen that will leave you in awe of Handel's artistic brilliance.

1 april 20132012 Brilliant Classics2013 Brilliant Classics

Tracks

Jeptha: OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
5:29
Jeptha: MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
1:37
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 1: Accompagnato. "It Must Be So" (Zebul)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
1:30
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 1: Air. "Pour Forth No More Unheeded Prayr's" (Zebul)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:58
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 1: Chorus. "No More to Ammon's God and King"George Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
2:38
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 2: Recitative. "But Jephtha Comes" (Zebul/Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
1:05
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 2: Air. "Virtue My Soul Shall Still Embrace" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:06
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 2: Recitative. "'Twill Be a Painful Separation" (Storgè)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:29
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 2: Air. "In Gentle Murmurs Will Mourn" (Storgè)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
5:09
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 3: Recitative. "Happy This Embassy, My Charming Iphis" (Hamor)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:51
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 3: Air. "Dull Delay, in Piercing Anguish" (Hamor)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
3:05
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 3: Recitative. "Ill Suits the Voice of Love" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:30
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 3: Air: "Take the Heart You Foundly Gave" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
3:57
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 3: Recitative. "I Go - My Soul Inspir'd by Thy Command" (Hamor)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:30
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 3: Duet. "These Labours Past, How Happy We" (Iphis/Hamor)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
5:46
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 4: Recitative. "What Mean These Doubtful Fancies" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:56
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 4: Accompagnato. "If, Lord, Sustain'd by Thy Almighty Pow'r" (Jephtha) - Recitative. "'Tis Said. Attend, Ye Chiefs" [Jephtha]George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
1:09
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 4: Chorus. "O God, Behold Our Sore Distress"George Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:10
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 5: Recitative. "Some Dire Event Hangs o'er Our Heads" (Storgè)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:28
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 5: Air. "Scenes of Horror, Scenes of Woe" (Storgè)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:17
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 6: Recitative. "Say, My Dear Mother" (Iphis/Storgè)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:58
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 6: Air. "The Smiling Dawn of Happy Days" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
3:18
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 7: Recitative. "Such, Jephtha, Was the Haughty King's Reply" (Zebul/Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:28
Jeptha, Act 1 Scene 7: Chorus. "When His Loud Voice in Thunder Spoke"George Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:20
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 1: Recitative. "Glad Tidings of Great Joy" (Hamor)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
1:19
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 1: Chorus. "Cherub and Seraphim, Unbodied Forms"George Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
3:06
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 1: Air. "Up the Dreadful Steep Ascending" (Hamor)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:32
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 1: Recitative. "'Tis Well. Haste, Haste, Ye Maidens" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:22
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 1: Air. "Tune the Soft Melodious Lute" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:19
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 2: Recitative. "Heav'n Smiles Once More" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:33
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 2: Air. "His Mighty Arm" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
5:25
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 2: Chorus. "In Glory High"George Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
2:23
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: SymphonyGeorge Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
1:12
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Recitative. "Hail, Glorious Conqueror!" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:23
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Air. "Welcome, As the Cheerful Light" (Iphis) - Chorus. "Welcome Thou, Whose Deeds Conspire"George Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
3:56
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Recitative. "Horror! Confusion!" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:25
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Air. "Open Thy Marble Jaws, O Tomb" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:32
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Recitative. "Why Is My Brother Thus Afflicted?" (Zebul/Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
1:06
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Accompagnato and Arioso. "First Perish Thou - Let Other Creatures" (Storgè)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
2:13
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Recitative. "If Such Thy Cruel Purpose" (Hamor)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:23
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Air. "On Me Let Blind Mistaken Zeal" (Hamor)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
1:35
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 3: Quartet. "O Spare Your Daughter!" (Storgè/Hamor/Jephtha/Zebul)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
2:47
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 4: Recitative. "Such News Flies Swift" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:29
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 4: Accompagnato. "For Joys So Vast" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:49
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 4: Air. "Happy They!" (Iphis)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
3:40
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 4: Accompagnato. "Deeper and Deeper Still" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
3:37
Jeptha, Act 2 Scene 4: Chorus. "How Dark, O Lord, Are Thy Decrees!George Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
7:08
Jeptha, Act 3 Scene 1: Arioso. "Hide Thou Thy Hated Beams" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
2:39
Jeptha, Act 3 Scene 1: Accompagnato. "A Father, Off Ring Up" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
0:26
Jeptha, Act 3 Scene 1: Air. "Waft Her, Angels" (Jephtha)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed
4:05

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About George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel, a titan of the Baroque era, was a German-British composer whose works continue to resonate across centuries. Born in 1685, Handel's compositions, spanning classical, choral, and opera genres, are celebrated for their dramatic intensity and melodic richness. His masterpieces, such as "Messiah" and "Water Music," showcase his unparalleled ability to blend German precision with British grandeur. Handel's music, filled with passion and innovation, offers a journey through the grandeur of the Baroque period, making him a cornerstone of classical music history.

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