Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with George Frideric Handel's "Winter Romance," a captivating album set to release on November 26, 2024, under UME - Global Clearing House. This exquisite collection spans a variety of genres, including classical, choral, and opera, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that will resonate with both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
The album opens with Handel's Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243, showcasing the grandeur and majesty of his choral works. It then transitions seamlessly into the beloved Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, a series of cantatas that narrate the Christmas story with unparalleled beauty and depth. Each movement, from the joyous "Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage" to the tender "Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh," is a testament to Handel's masterful composition.
The album also features Handel's Concerto Grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast," a vibrant and dynamic piece that highlights the intricate interplay between soloists and orchestra. The Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351, adds a festive touch with its lively and celebratory tones, while the Dettingen Te Deum in D Major, HWV 283, offers a solemn and reverent contrast.
Vivaldi's "L'estro armonico" concertos bring a different flavor to the collection, with their lively rhythms and melodic brilliance. The album concludes with selections from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," performed live at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles in 2013. These enchanting pieces, including the Overture and the famous "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy," add a touch of magic and whimsy to the album.
With a duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes, "Winter Romance" is a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved works of Handel and other classical masters. Whether you're looking to relax, celebrate, or simply appreciate the beauty of classical music, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: Chorus: "Magnificat"Johann Sebastian Bach, Kimberly McCord, Julia Gooding, Robin Blaze, Paul Agnew, Neal Davies, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas": No. 1, Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die TageJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas": No. 2, Es begab sich aber zu der ZeitJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas": No. 3, Nun wird mein liebster BräutigamJohann Sebastian Bach, Hugh Cutting, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas": No. 4, Bereite dich, Zion, mit zärtlichen TriebenJohann Sebastian Bach, Hugh Cutting, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas": No. 5, Wie soll ich dich empfangenJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas": No. 7, Er ist auf Erden kommen armJohann Sebastian Bach, Frederick Long, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas": No. 8, Großer Herr, o starker KönigJohann Sebastian Bach, Frederick Long, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas": No. 9, Ach, mein herzliebes JesuleinJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 10, SinfoniaJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 11, Und es waren Hirten in derselben GegendJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 12, Brich an, o schönes MorgenlichtJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 13, Und der Engel sprach zu ihnenJohann Sebastian Bach, Nick Pritchard, Alison Ponsford-Hill, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 14, Was Gott dem Abraham verheißenJohann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Webb, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 15, Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eiletJohann Sebastian Bach, Jonathan Hanley, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 17, Schaut hin, dort liegt im finstern StallJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 18, So geht denn hinJohann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Webb, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 19, Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der RuhJohann Sebastian Bach, Hugh Cutting, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 21, Ehre sei Gott in der HöheJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas": No. 23, Wir singen dir in deinem HeerJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Concerto Grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": II. Largo – AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": III. Allegro – AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto Grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": IV. Andante non prestoGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. La Paix. Largo alla sicilianaGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La RéjouissanceGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Va. Menuet IGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Vb. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Dettingen Te Deum in D Major, HWV 283: I. We Praise Thee, O GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Christopher Tipping, Simon Preston, The English Concert, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: II. Largo e spiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549, Op. 3 No. 1: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Major, RV 519, Op. 3 No. 5: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Major, RV 519, Op. 3 No. 5: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in A Major, RV 519, Op. 3 No. 5: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, RV 578, Op. 3 No. 2: I. Adagio e spiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, RV 578, Op. 3 No. 2: II. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, RV 578, Op. 3 No. 2: III. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, RV 578, Op. 3 No. 2: IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Micaela Comberti, Jaap Ter Linden, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 310, Op. 3 No. 3: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 310, Op. 3 No. 3: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 310, Op. 3 No. 3: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in E Minor, RV 550, Op. 3 No. 4: I. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in E Minor, RV 550, Op. 3 No. 4: II. Allegro assaiAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in E Minor, RV 550, Op. 3 No. 4: III. Adagio – IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, Elizabeth Wilcock, Micaela Comberti, Miles Golding, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 / Act 2: No. 12c Divertissement: Tea (Chinese Dance) - Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2013Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 / Act 2: No. 14d Pas de deux. The Prince and the Sugar-Plum Fairy: Coda - Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2013Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 / Act 2: No. 14c Pas de deux. The Prince and the Sugar-Plum Fairy: Variation II (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy) - Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2013Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 / Act 2: No. 12d Divertissement: Trépak (Russian Dance) - Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2013Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14: Overture - Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2013Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel
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