HANDEL Georg Friedrich (1685-1759)
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Hyperion Records
1 CD
074:36
Chor / Lied
2013-06-01
Chandos Anthem Nr. 8 HWV 253 (O come, let us sing unto the Lord) Händel, Georg Friedrich Sonata: Largo - Allegro Chor: O come, let us sing unto the Lord Arie: O come, let us worship Chor: Glory and worship are before him Arie mit Chor: Tell it out among the heathen that the Lord is King Arie: O magnify the Lord Arie: The Lord preserveth the souls of the saints Arie: For look as high as the heaven is Chor: There is sprung up a light for the righteous Chandos Anthem Nr. 6 HWV 251 (As pants the Hart for cooling streams) (Psalm 42) Händel, Georg Friedrich Sonata: Larghetto - Allegro Chor: As pants the hart for cooling streams Arie: Tears are my daily food Arie: Now when I think thereupon Chor: In the voice of praise and thanksgiving Duett: Why so full of grief, o my soul? Arie mit Chor: Put thy trust in God Chandos Anthem Nr. 5 HWV 250 (I will magnify thee) (Psalm 145) Händel, Georg Friedrich Sonata: Andante - Allegro Chor: I will magnify thee, o God Arie: Ev'ry day will I give thanks unto thee Chor: One generation shall praise thy works unto another Arie: The Lord preserveth all them that love him Arie: The Lord is righteous in all his ways Arie: Happy are the people that are in such a case Arie mit Chor: My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord
HANDEL Georg Friedrich (1685-1759)Orchestra of the Age of EnlightenmentLabel : Hyperion Records
The soloists on this recording include internationally acclaimed Handelians Susan Gritton and Iestyn Davies, and the young tenor Thomas Hobbs, whose warm, lyrical tone is perfect for this repertoire. Trinity College Choir Cambridge sing with their usual youthful exuberance tempered with elegance, style and precision, under the expert guidance of Stephen Layton.
