Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's masterful compositions with this captivating album. Released on August 31, 2001, under the BIS label, this collection showcases the genius of Handel through a diverse array of choral, opera, and classical pieces that span a little over an hour. The album features the enchanting "Salve Regina" with its hauntingly beautiful movements, the dynamic "Trio Sonata in G Minor" with its intricate interplay of instruments, and the uplifting "Laudate Pueri" which is a psalm setting that highlights Handel's ability to blend sacred text with sublime music. Each track is a testament to Handel's unparalleled skill in crafting emotionally resonant and technically brilliant works. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Handel's music, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the enduring legacy of one of history's most influential composers.
2001 BIS2001 BIS
Tracks
Salve Regina, HWV 241: Salve Regina (Largo - Adagio)George Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Salve Regina, HWV 241: Eja ergo advocata nostra (Allegro)George Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Salve Regina, HWV 241: O clemens, o pia (Adagissimo)George Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
O qualis de coelo sonus, HWV 239: SonataGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
O qualis de coelo sonus, HWV 239: Recitativo. O qualis de caelo sonusGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
O qualis de coelo sonus, HWV 239: Ad plausus ad jubilaGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
O qualis de coelo sonus, HWV 239: Recitativo. Eja ergo, mortalisGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
O qualis de coelo sonus, HWV 239: Gaude, tellus benignaGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
O qualis de coelo sonus, HWV 239: AllelujaGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Trio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 8, HWV 393: I. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, London Baroque
Trio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 8, HWV 393: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, London Baroque
Trio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 8, HWV 393: III. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, London Baroque
Trio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 8, HWV 393: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, London Baroque
Coelestis dum spirat aura, HWV 231: SonataGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Coelestis dum spirat aura, HWV 231: Recitativo. Caelestis dum spirat auraGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Coelestis dum spirat aura, HWV 231: Felix dies, praeclara, serenaGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Coelestis dum spirat aura, HWV 231: Recitativo. Vestro, religiosi principesGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Coelestis dum spirat aura, HWV 231: Tam patrono singulariGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Coelestis dum spirat aura, HWV 231: AllelujaGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Laudate pueri DominumGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Laudate pueri, HWV 236, "Psalm 112": Sit nomen Domini benedictumGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Laudate pueri, HWV 236, "Psalm 112": A solis ortu usque ad occasumGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Laudate pueri, HWV 236, "Psalm 112": Excelsus super omnes gentes DominusGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Laudate pueri, HWV 236, "Psalm 112": Quis sicut DominusGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Laudate pueri, HWV 236, "Psalm 112": Ut collocet eum cum principibusGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Laudate pueri, HWV 236, "Psalm 112": Qui habitare facitGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
Laudate pueri, HWV 236, "Psalm 112": Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui SanctoGeorge Frideric Handel, Emma Kirkby, London Baroque
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