Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of George Frideric Handel with this captivating collection of oratorio highlights. Released on March 11, 1968, under the Corona Classics Collection label, this album spans a mere 58 minutes yet encapsulates the essence of Handel's choral and operatic genius. The album features excerpts from some of Handel's most celebrated works, including "Judas Maccabaeus," "Hercules," "Jephtha," "Messiah," "Belshazzar," and "Semele." Each track showcases Handel's unparalleled ability to blend profound emotion with intricate musical composition. From the triumphant "Hallelujah!" chorus to the poignant arias like "How dark, O Lord, are thy Decrees!" and "Seht, wie schnell der Euphrat Flieht," this collection offers a rich tapestry of vocal and instrumental mastery. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Handel's works, this album promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Part I: Klagt, ihr gebeugten KinderGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Part II: Du sinkst, ach, armes IsraelGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Part III: Dem grossen Gott sei aller PreisGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II: Holder Gott der LiebesglutGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III: Nicht mehr schutzt dein Arm HinfortGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III: Stimmt an den PreisgesangGeorge Frideric Handel, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Leipzig
Jephtha, HWV 70: Act II: How dark, O Lord, are thy Decrees!George Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Jephtha, HWV 70: Act I: When his loud voice in thunder SpokeGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah!George Frideric Handel, Solistenvereinigung des Berliner Rundfunks, Großer Chor Des Berliner Rundfunks, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Helmut Koch
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act II: Seht, wie schnell der Euphrat FliehtGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Belshazzar, HWV 61: Act I: Verwirf', o HerrGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Semele, HWV 58: Act I: Wend' ab die Zeichen, ew'ge Macht!George Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Semele, HWV 58: Act II: Wie so freundlich, wie BegluckendGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
Semele, HWV 58: Act III: Seli, selig lasst uns RuhnGeorge Frideric Handel, Leipzig Radio Chorus, Berlin Singakademie, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild, Marcus Creed, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, RIAS Kammerchor, Dietrich Knothe, Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Koch, Berlin Academy for Old Music, Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung
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