Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel with this captivating collection of solo cantatas and opera arias. Released on June 1, 2009, under the Phoenix label, this album offers a rich tapestry of classical masterpieces that showcase Handel's unparalleled genius. Spanning a generous duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes, the album is a treasure trove of choral and operatic brilliance, featuring some of Handel's most celebrated works.
The tracklist is a journey through Handel's diverse compositions, beginning with the radiant "Splende l'alba in oriente" and culminating in the dramatic "In tanti affanni miei" from "Armida abbandonata." Each piece is a testament to Handel's ability to evoke deep emotion and tell compelling stories through music. The album also includes the enchanting "Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9," a delightful interlude that highlights Handel's mastery of instrumental composition.
From the stirring overture of "Admeto" to the powerful aria "Fammi combattere mostri e tifei" from "Orlando," this collection offers a comprehensive exploration of Handel's operatic and cantata repertoire. The album is a must-listen for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and those new to Handel's work, providing a profound appreciation for the composer's enduring legacy.
Tracks
Splende l'alba in oriente, HWV 166: Aria: Splende l'alba in orienteGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Splende l'alba in oriente, HWV 166: Recitative: Tu, armonica CeciliaGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Splende l'alba in oriente, HWV 166: Aria: La virtute e un vero NumeGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Figli del mesto cor, HWV 112: Recitative: Figli del mesto corGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Figli del mesto cor, HWV 112: Aria: Son pur le lacrimeGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Figli del mesto cor, HWV 112: Recitative - Aria - Recitative: Cosi mia dura sorteGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Dolc' e pur d'amor l'affanno, HWV 109: Recitative: Il viver sempreGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Dolc' e pur d'amor l'affanno, HWV 109: Aria: Se piu non t'amoGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c: Recitative - Aria - Recitative: Mi palpita il corGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Karl-Heinz Passin, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c: Aria: Ho tanti affanni in pettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Karl-Heinz Passin, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c: Recitative: Clori di te mi lagnoGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Karl-Heinz Passin, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c: Aria: S'un di m'adora la mia crudeleGeorge Frideric Handel, Jochen Kowalski, Karl-Heinz Passin, Siegfried Pank, Christine Schornsheim
Venne voglia ad amore, HWV 176: Recitative: Venne voglia ad AmoreGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Venne voglia ad amore, HWV 176: Aria: Pose Clori ed Amarilli - Recitative: Amor gli maneggiavaGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Venne voglia ad amore, HWV 176: Aria: Or ch'io sono accivettato - Recitative: Talora con speranzaGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Fra pensieri quel pensiero, HWV 115: Aria: Fra pensieri quel pensieroGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Fra pensieri quel pensiero, HWV 115: Recitative: E se fia che volandoGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Fra pensieri quel pensiero, HWV 115: Aria: Pronti l'alle dispiegateGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Christoph Huntgeburth, Anne Schumann, Balázs Máté, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367b: I. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367b: II. VivaceGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367b: III. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367b: IV. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367b: V. Alla breveGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367b: VI. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Raphael Alpermann
Flute Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 9, HWV 367b: VII. A tempo di menuettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Christoph Huntgeburth, Raphael Alpermann
Un'alma innamorata, HWV 173: Recitative: Un' alma innamorataGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Un'alma innamorata, HWV 173: Aria: Quel povero coreGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Un'alma innamorata, HWV 173: Recitative: E pur benche egli vedaGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Un'alma innamorata, HWV 173: Aria: lo godo, rido e speroGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Un'alma innamorata, HWV 173: Recitative: In quanto a me ritrovoGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Un'alma innamorata, HWV 173: Aria: Ben impari come s'amaGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Dietro l'orme fuggaci, HWV 105, "Armida abbandonata": Accompagnato: Dietro l'orme fuggaciGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Dietro l'orme fuggaci, HWV 105, "Armida abbandonata": Aria: Ah! Crudele, e pur ten vaiGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Dietro l'orme fuggaci, HWV 105, "Armida abbandonata": Recitative: Per te mi struggoGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Dietro l'orme fuggaci, HWV 105, "Armida abbandonata": Accompagnato: O voi, dell' incostanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Dietro l'orme fuggaci, HWV 105, "Armida abbandonata": Aria: Venti, venti, fermateGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Dietro l'orme fuggaci, HWV 105, "Armida abbandonata": Recitative: Ma che parlo, che dico?George Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Dietro l'orme fuggaci, HWV 105, "Armida abbandonata": Aria: In tanti affanni mieiGeorge Frideric Handel, Veronika Winter, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max
Admeto, HWV 22: OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Handel Festival Orchestra, Howard Arman
Admeto, HWV 22: Introduction: Balle di LarveGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Handel Festival Orchestra, Howard Arman
Admeto, HWV 22: Act I: Accompanied Recitative: Orride larve - Chiudetevi, miei lumiGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Handel Festival Orchestra, Howard Arman
Admeto, HWV 22: Act II: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Handel Festival Orchestra, Howard Arman
Orlando, HWV 31*: Act I: Fammi combattere mostri e tifeiGeorge Frideric Handel, Axel Köhler, Handel Festival Orchestra, Howard Arman
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