Handel Classics (Includes 'Let the Bright Seraphim', Dead March from Saul, 'Ombra mai fu' & the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba)

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Handel Classics (Includes 'Let the Bright Seraphim', Dead March from Saul, 'Ombra mai fu' & the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba)
Collegium Musicum 90, Sophie Yates (harpsichord), The Purcell Quartet, Scottish Chamber Orchestra. The Sixteen, etc

[ Chandos 241 / 2 CD ]

Release Date: Thursday 1 April 2004

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"Handel poured out music faster that a copyist could copy it. This outstanding 40-track selection celebrates his genius in real style."
Classic FM Magazine

'This outstanding 40-track selection celebrates his genius in real style.'
Classic FM Magazine

''Handel poured out music faster that a copyist could copy it. This outstanding 40-track selection celebrates his genius in real style.''
Classic FM Magazine

The music is drawn from Chandos' distinguished catalogue and features such works as the rarely recorded 'Silent Worship' as well as some of the composer's most popular works.

This two-disc set is available for the price of one full-price disc.

Tracks:

'The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' from Solomon
Collegium Musicum 90/Simon Standage
'For unto us' from Messiah, First Part
Collegium Musicum 90/Richard Hickox
'Silent Worship' from Ptolemy
James Gilchrist/Collegium Musicum 90/Richard Hickox
Alla Hornpipe from Water Music (Suite No. 2)
Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Sir Alexander Gibson
'Ombra mai fu' from Serse
Collegium Musicum 90/Simon Standage
Allemande from Suite No. 8 in G major for harpsichord
Sophie Yates
'Tra le fiamme' (aria) from Tra le fiamme
Catherine Bott/The Purcell Quartet
Allegro from Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 5
Collegium Musicum 90/Simon Standage
'Be ye sure that the Lord he is God' from Chandos Anthem 1
Lynne Dawson/Ian Partridge/The Sixteen
Gigue from Water Music (Suite No. 3)
Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Sir Alexander Gibson
Menuet from Water Music (Suite No. 2)
Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Sir Alexander Gibson
'Dixit Dominus' (chorus) from Dixit Dominus
The Sixteen/Harry Christophers
Sonata from Suite No. 1 in B flat major for harpsichord
Sophie Yates
'See, the conqu'ring hero comes!' from Judas Maccabaeus
Collegium Musicum 90/Simon Standage
'Rejoice greatly' from Messiah, First Part
Collegium Musicum 90/Richard Hickox

and many many more