Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's "Ode for St Cecilia's Day" with this exquisite 2018 release from Linn Records. This album is a masterful blend of classical brilliance, showcasing Handel's unparalleled ability to compose both choral and operatic masterpieces. The Ode for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76, is a celebration of music and its divine power, featuring a rich tapestry of recitatives, arias, and choruses that highlight the grandeur and intricacy of Handel's style. The album also includes the Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4, a stunning example of Handel's instrumental prowess, with its dynamic interplay between soloists and orchestra. Spanning just over an hour, this collection is a testament to Handel's enduring legacy, offering a captivating journey through the heights of Baroque music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Handel's work, this album promises a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: I. Overture. Larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: II. Overture. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: III. Overture. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: IV. Recitative. From Harmony, from Heav’nly HarmonyGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Ian Bostridge
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: V. Accompagnato. When Nature Underneath a HeapGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Ian Bostridge
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: VI. Chorus. From Harmony, from Heav’nly HarmonyGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Polish Radio Choir
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: VII. Aria. What Passion Cannot Music Raise and Quell!George Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Carolyn Sampson
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: VIII. Aria and Chorus. The Trumpet’s Loud ClangourGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Ian Bostridge, Polish Radio Choir
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: IX. MarchGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: X. Aria. The Soft Complaining FluteGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Carolyn Sampson
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: XI. Aria. Sharp Violins ProclaimGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Ian Bostridge
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: XII. Aria. But Oh! What Art Can TeachGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Carolyn Sampson
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: XIII. Aria. Orpheus Could Lead the Savage RaceGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Carolyn Sampson
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: XIV. Accompagnato. But Bright Cecilia Rais’d the WonderGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Carolyn Sampson
Ode for St Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76: XV. Solo and Chorus. As from the Pow’r of Sacred LaysGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt, Carolyn Sampson, Polish Radio Choir
Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4: I. Larghetto affettuosoGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt
Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt
Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4: III. Largo e pianoGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt
Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6 No. 4: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Dunedin Consort, John Butt
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