Immerse yourself in the world of George Frideric Handel through the insightful lens of John Mainwaring's "Handel: Memoirs 4". This captivating album, released on August 20, 2024, under the FIN label, offers a unique blend of live performances and historical narratives, providing a comprehensive exploration of Handel's life and work.
The album begins with a powerful live recording of Handel's iconic "Messiah" from the Cathedral of Brixen, featuring the stirring "Sinfony" and the comforting "Comfort Ye My People". These performances offer a taste of Handel's musical genius, setting the stage for the journey into his life that follows.
John Mainwaring's memoirs provide a fascinating glimpse into Handel's world, chronicling his moves, his works, and the challenges he faced. From his time in Covent Garden to his performances in Dublin and his work for the Foundling Hospital, Mainwaring's narratives paint a vivid picture of Handel's life. The memoirs also delve into Handel's health struggles, including his blindness and loss of appetite, offering a poignant look at the man behind the music.
The album also includes a comprehensive list of Handel's works, from his theatrical music like "Amadigi" and "Giulio Cesare" to his later compositions like "Alessandro Severo". This list serves as a testament to Handel's prolific career and his enduring influence on the world of music.
With a duration of 39 minutes, "Handel: Memoirs 4" is a concise yet comprehensive exploration of one of history's most celebrated composers. Whether you're a longtime fan of Handel or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a unique and engaging perspective on his life and music.
Tracks
The Messiah, HWV 56: Pt. 1 No. 1, Sinfony (Orchestra) - Live at Cathedral of Brixen, 08/28/2009George Frideric Handel, Charles Jennens, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
The Messiah, HWV 56: Pt. 1 No. 2, Comfort Ye My People (Tenor) - Live at Cathedral of Brixen, 08/28/2009George Frideric Handel, Charles Jennens, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum, Daniel Johannsen
The Messiah, HWV 56: Pt. 1 No. 3, Every Valley Shall Be Exalted (Tenor) - Live at Cathedral of Brixen, 08/28/2009George Frideric Handel, Charles Jennens, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum, Daniel Johannsen
Memoirs: Move to Covent Garden: He now removed to ConventgardenJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Move to Covent Garden: He could not beleiveJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Move to Covent Garden: The opposition in which they were engagedJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Move to Covent Garden: From hence he graduallyJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Move to Covent Garden: By this journeyJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Move to Covent Garden: There were but few personsJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Move to Covent Garden: At the end of three or four yearsJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Move to Covent Garden: The observation that misfortunesJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Cure in Aachen: In this melancholic stateJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Cure in Aachen: Whoever knows any thingJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: The Haymarket Theatre: Soon after his return to London in 1736John Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: The Haymarket Theatre: He made two operas for his LordshipJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: The Haymarket Theatre: The sense of his abilitiesJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: The Haymarket Theatre: But he was so averseJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: The Haymarket Theatre: Esther was made originally for the Duke of ChandoisJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: The Haymarket Theatre: But the very sacredness and solemnityJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: A turn of attention to Oratorio In times when narrow notionsJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: A turn of attention to Oratorio: Would not action and gesticulationJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: A turn of attention to Oratorio: Racine's Estehr and AthaliahJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: A turn of attention to Oratorio: The distance of this theatreJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: A turn of attention to Oratorio: But at this time his affairsJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: In Dublin Messiah as benefit concert: Dublin has always been famousJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: In Dublin Messiah as benefit concert: There was a preculiar proprietyJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: In Dublin Messiah as benefit concert: Mr. PopeJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: In Dublin Messiah as benefit concert: But soon, ah soon, rebellion will commenceJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Return to London: At his return to LondonJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Return to London: Indeed, in the year 1743John Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Return to London: It is sufficientJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Messiah for the Foundling Hospital, Death: The Foundling Hospital originally restedJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Messiah for the Foundling Hospital, Death: By these vast numbers of the nobilityJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Messiah for the Foundling Hospital, Death: The very successful applicationJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Blindness, Loss of appetite, The character of the man to explain the artist: In the year 1751John Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Blindness, Loss of appetite, The character of the man to explain the artist: This must appear the more surprisingJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Blindness, Loss of appetite, The character of the man to explain the artist: Those, who have blamed himJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Blindness, Loss of appetite, The character of the man to explain the artist: He certainly paid more attention to itJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Blindness, Loss of appetite, The character of the man to explain the artist: Had he hurt his healthJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Blindness, Loss of appetite, The character of the man to explain the artist: It was thought better to leave the ReaderJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Blindness, Loss of appetite, The character of the man to explain the artist: So that this connectionJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Catalogue of the works, Overview and general remarks: Catalogue of the worksJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: Catalogue of the works, Overview and general remarks: In the followin CatalogueJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: List of works: Theatrical MusicJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: List of works: AmadigiJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: List of works: Giulio CesareJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: List of works: AdmetoJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: List of works: SosarmeJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: List of works: AtalantaJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
Memoirs: List of works: Alessandro SeveroJohn Mainwaring, Richard Wistreich, Philipp von Steinaecker, Musica Saeculorum
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