Get ready to be transported to a world of grandeur and majesty with the RIAS Kammerchor's latest release, 'Handel: Coronation Anthems'. This majestic album, released on 28 April 2023 via Harmonia Mundi, is a masterclass in choral music, showcasing the renowned ensemble's exceptional talent and dedication to their craft.
Featuring a carefully curated selection of George Frideric Handel's most celebrated works, including 'An Occasional Oratorio' and the iconic 'Coronation Anthems', this 59-minute album is a treasure trove of classical delights. From the soaring choruses of 'The Lord is a sun and a shield' to the stately elegance of 'Zadok the Priest', each track is a testament to Handel's genius and the RIAS Kammerchor's ability to bring his music to life.
With its diverse range of genres, including choral, requiem, classical, and opera, 'Handel: Coronation Anthems' is an album that will appeal to a wide range of music lovers. The RIAS Kammerchor's impeccable performance, combined with the superior production quality courtesy of Harmonia Mundi, makes for a truly unforgettable listening experience. So sit back, relax, and let the sublime sounds of the RIAS Kammerchor guide you through a world of beauty and wonder.
Tracks
An Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62: OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
An Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62: AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
An Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62: AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
An Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62: MarcheGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
The Lord is a sun and a shield: No. 1, Chorus "The Lord is a sun and a shield"William Croft, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
The Lord is a sun and a shield: No. 2, Verse "Now I know that the Lord saveth his anointed"William Croft, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
The Lord is a sun and a shield: No. 3, Chorus "For the king trusteth in the Lord"William Croft, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
The Lord is a sun and a shield: No. 4, Verse "His salvation is nigh them that fear him"William Croft, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
The Lord is a sun and a shield: No. 5, Chorus "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel"William Croft, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Chaconne in G MajorJohn Blow, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems, Zadok the Priest, HWV 258George Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems, Let thy hand be strengthened, HWV 259: No. 1, Let thy handGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems, Let thy hand be strengthened, HWV 259: No. 2, Let justice and judgmentGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems, Let thy hand be strengthened, HWV 259: No. 3, AlleluiaGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems,The King shall rejoice, HWV 260: No. 1, The King shall rejoiceGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems,The King shall rejoice, HWV 260: No. 2, Exceeding glad shall he beGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems,The King shall rejoice, HWV 260: No. 3, Glory and great worshipGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems,The King shall rejoice, HWV 260: No. 4, AlleluiaGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems, My heart is inditing, HWV 261: No. 1, My heart is inditingGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems, My heart is inditing, HWV 261: No. 2, King's daughtersGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems, My heart is inditing, HWV 261: No. 3, Upon thy right handGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
Coronation Anthems, My heart is inditing, HWV 261: No. 4, Kings shall be thy nursing fathersGeorge Frideric Handel, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Justin Doyle
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