- published: 13 Dec 2013
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Handel Messiah, by London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Colin Davis 1966
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
The Messiah Oratorio -- complete.
Heather Harper (sopr...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Handel Messiah, by London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Colin Davis 1966
Handel Messiah, by London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Colin Davis 1966
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) The Messiah Oratorio -- complete. Heather Harper (soprano) Helen Watts (contralto) John Wakefield (tenor) John Shirley-Quirk (bass) Ralph Downes (organ) Leslie Pearson (harpsichord) William Lang (trumpet)si London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Sir Colin Davis. Let me say at once, notwithstanding any qualifications, that I haven't enjoyed any performance of Messiah --live, radio, or record -- half as much as this one for 20 years or so, since the dawnings of my musical sophistication. I put this subjectively, because I don't think everyone will feel the same. This not a traditional Messiah. It is a modern one, by which I mean that it is one which sweeps away the late eighteenthand the nineteenth-century glosses and aims at a performing style as near to Handel's as can be (though occasionally the aim is, I think, a little off-centre -- but more of that below). Of course, we can never quite return to Messiah as Handel gave it in Dublin in 1742 or at the Foundling Hospital in the 1750s: first, it is impossible totally to recapture the performing conventions of those days; second, performances with 25 singers and an orchestra of 35 wouldn't be generally acceptable nowadays -- and in a sense rightly, for instruments and vocal techniques have changed, and merely to use the numbers Handel used (and evidently preferred) would not give us the sound he heard. This new version has an orchestra of 31 strings, two oboes, two bassoons (Handel used four of each), trumpets, tympani, harpsichord and chamber organ, with a choir of 40; a mixed choir, with female sopranos and (to judge by the sound) altos of both sexes (of which I heartily approve) -- the women provide warmth and body of tone, the men definition and attack. The choral singing is marvellously agile; it compares with that of traditional performances like a panther to an elephant. And you can actually hear it: with so few voices the textures are light, and every note can be heard -- and the orchestra too can be heard even when the choir is at full blast. Colin Davis -- as may be guessed from the fact that the work, given without a single cut, fits on to three discs -- favours lively tempi; lively, not just fast. Traditionalists may be a shade disconcerted to hear "And the glory of the Lord" taken at a pretty good allegro (which is how Handel marked it). It sounds suitably joyful. "And he shall purify", too, is brisk, and Mr Davis (or it may be the doing of that excellent chorusmaster, John Alldis) has the semiquaver runs so precisely articulated that it comes very near to the German way of aspirating each note. The same goes for other choruses, notably "All we like sheep" and "For unto us" -- this last splendidly done, light and joyous as I have never heard it before (though I do wish they would say gov-ernment", not "gov-a-ment"; and here and there ensemble imperfections show up as they would not with a big chorus). Among the other choruses on which I find I have particularly commented in my detailed notes are "Glory to God" -- spirited, and with dynamics nicely managed, though Handel's trumpets da lontano are just a shade too distant at first; "Behold the Lamb", which is no less solemn for its comparative lack of weight, and in which some moderately sharpened rhythms sound just right; "Lift up your heads", which has a delightful vitality; "Let us break", which is admirably athletic (so difficult to sing!) in texture than I can ever remember hearing before -- and presumably Handel actually meant these violin parts to be audible. Slightly on the debit side I would place "Since by man came death", the two slow a cappella passages of which are oversophisticated in dynamics and accentuation, and the "Amen", which after a vigorous "Worthy is the Lamb" doesn't sound quite imposing or climactic enough -- the contrasts between full forces and those episodes for just the violins seem underdone.- published: 13 Dec 2013
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Georg Friedrich Handel Concerti Grossi Op 6 N 1-12
info and buy:
http://www.amazon.com/George-Frideric-Handel-Concerti-Grossi/dp/B003RTM9E6...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Georg Friedrich Handel Concerti Grossi Op 6 N 1-12
Georg Friedrich Handel Concerti Grossi Op 6 N 1-12
info and buy: http://www.amazon.com/George-Frideric-Handel-Concerti-Grossi/dp/B003RTM9E6- published: 13 Dec 2013
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Relaxation Piano Music I - Chopin, Schubert, Handel, Brahms & Others
A compilation of some of the more relaxing piano performances I've uploaded to YouTube. Al...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Relaxation Piano Music I - Chopin, Schubert, Handel, Brahms & Others
Relaxation Piano Music I - Chopin, Schubert, Handel, Brahms & Others
A compilation of some of the more relaxing piano performances I've uploaded to YouTube. All pieces of music in this collection are played and recorded by myself. I've added in links/starting times (the starting times after the hour mark don't seem to link, I am sorry to say) for each piece in the collection, for those who wish to browse, or jump to a favourite spot. I will try to add links/times to my other compilation videos when time permits. :-) The pieces in this collection are: Moment Musicaux #6 (Schubert) Handel's Largo (9:58) Bethena Waltz (Scott Joplin) (16:14) Waltz in #15 A Flat (Brahms) (23:46) Ave Maria (Schubert) (26:11) Waltz #2 (Brahms) (28:58) Intermezzo in A Minor, Op. 116 #2 (Brahms) (31:44) Intermezzo Op. 76 #7 (Brahms) (35:31) Intermezzo In A Op. 118 #3 (Brahms) (39:38) Intermezzo Op. 119 #2 (Brahms) (46:46) Romanze (Brahms) (54:36) Nocturne #2 (Chopin; yes, that is a typo in the title!) (59:11) Nocturne #16 (Chopin) (1:04:38) Nocturne #18 (Chopin) (1:10:07) Prelude #17 (Chopin) (1:16:52) Prelude #23 (Chopin) (1:20:35) Waltz #3 (Chopin) (1:21:43) Waltz #9 '(Chopin) (1:28:56) Prelude #4 (Chopin) (1:33:39) Arabesque #1 (Debussy) (1:36:05) Deep River (Samuel Taylor Coleridge Arr.) (1:41:42)- published: 13 Dec 2013
3 min 31 sec
Handel - Sarabande
Title : George Frederic Handel , Sarabande
Handel 's Sarabnande was played in the movie ...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Handel - Sarabande
Handel - Sarabande
Title : George Frederic Handel , Sarabande Handel 's Sarabnande was played in the movie " Barry Lyndon "- published: 13 Dec 2013
17 min 50 sec
Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6. No. 11
George Frideric Handel
Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 11, in A major
I. Andante larghetto, e ...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6. No. 11
Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6. No. 11
George Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 11, in A major I. Andante larghetto, e staccato II. Allegro III. Largo, e staccato IV. Andante V. Allegro Raymond Leppard English Chamber Orchestra- published: 13 Dec 2013
4 min 23 sec
George Frideric Handel's - Water Music
Read Before Watching:
Due to the unexpected success of my first "Best of Beethoven and Tc...
published: 13 Dec 2013
George Frideric Handel's - Water Music
George Frideric Handel's - Water Music
Read Before Watching: Due to the unexpected success of my first "Best of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky" vid (see link below to watch) I have decided to make another classical style/ Baroque era music vid. Again, same warning as my last two vids. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RWcNC32UEA Thanks and, as always, leave your comments and ratings.- published: 13 Dec 2013
20 min 5 sec
Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks (1749 original version)
The King's Consort, Robert King...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks (1749 original version)
Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks (1749 original version)
The King's Consort, Robert King- published: 13 Dec 2013
5 min 47 sec
Handel - Zadok the Priest (BEST VERSION EVER !!!)
WITH LYRICS!
Coronation Anthem No. 1 by George Frideric Handel
Chapions League Theme Song
...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Handel - Zadok the Priest (BEST VERSION EVER !!!)
Handel - Zadok the Priest (BEST VERSION EVER !!!)
WITH LYRICS! Coronation Anthem No. 1 by George Frideric Handel Chapions League Theme Song Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet anointed Solomon king. And all the people rejoic'd, rejoiced and said: God save the king! Long live the king! May the king live for ever! Amen! Amen! Alleluia! Zadok der Priester und Nathan der seher erhöh'ten Salomos Thron. Und alles Volk rings frohlockt, frohlocket und rief: Gott sei dein Schild, Heil sei mit dir! Heil dem König auf ewig! Amen! Amen! Alleluia!- published: 13 Dec 2013
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Handel: Organ Concerto
UC Davis Symphony and Chorus perform works by Beethoven and Handel. Series: "Mondavi Cente...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Handel: Organ Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Handel: Organ Concerto
UC Davis Symphony and Chorus perform works by Beethoven and Handel. Series: "Mondavi Center Presents" [11/2007] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 12596]- published: 13 Dec 2013
15 min 8 sec
Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 5
George Frideric Handel
Concerto Grosso in D, Op.6, No.5, HWV323
1.Larghetto e staccato
2....
published: 13 Dec 2013
Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 5
Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 5
George Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso in D, Op.6, No.5, HWV323 1.Larghetto e staccato 2.Allegro 3.Presto 4.Largo 5.Allegro 6.Menuetto (Un poco larghetto) Raymond Leppard English Chamber Orchestra- published: 13 Dec 2013
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Händel: Solomon (compleet)
Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht - vrijdag 23 december 2011
Radio Kamer Filharmonie
Groo...
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Händel: Solomon (compleet)
Händel: Solomon (compleet)
Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht - vrijdag 23 december 2011 Radio Kamer Filharmonie Groot Omroepkoor Kenneth Montgomery, dirigent Edward Caswell, koordirigent Handel - Solomon Solomon: Paula Murrihy, mezzosopraan Queen / 1st Harlot: Dominique Labelle, sopraan Queen of Sheba / 2nd Harlot: Sherezade Panthaki, sopraan Zadok / Attendant: Thomas Cooley, tenor Levite: Christian Immler, bas- published: 13 Dec 2013
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Handel: Messiah - Koopman/NYP(2008Live)
George Friderec Handel (1685-1759)
The Messiah
Soprano: Sunhae Im
Counter Tenor: Andreas S...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Handel: Messiah - Koopman/NYP(2008Live)
Handel: Messiah - Koopman/NYP(2008Live)
George Friderec Handel (1685-1759) The Messiah Soprano: Sunhae Im Counter Tenor: Andreas Scholl Tenor: Jörg Dürmüller Baritone: Detlef Roth Westminster Symphonic Choir Ton Koopman New York Philharmonic Avery Fisher Hall, New York, 18 12/2008- published: 13 Dec 2013
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Handel - Alcina (1999)
Staatsorchester Stuttgart, 1999
Conductor: Alan Hacker
Stage Directors: Jossi Wieler, Ser...
published: 13 Dec 2013
Handel - Alcina (1999)
Handel - Alcina (1999)
Staatsorchester Stuttgart, 1999 Conductor: Alan Hacker Stage Directors: Jossi Wieler, Sergio Morabito Catherine Nagletstad - Alcina Alice Coote - Ruggiero Helene Schneiderman - Bradamante Catriona Smith - Morgana Rolf Romei - Oronte Michael Ebbecke - Melisso Claudia Mahnke - Oberto Heinz Gerger - Astolfo- published: 13 Dec 2013