16s The - Handel: Esther [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Explore the timeless elegance of Baroque music with 'Handel: Esther' by The Sixteen, a renowned British choir celebrated for their exquisite interpretations. This album presents Handel's dramatic oratorio 'Esther,' a masterpiece that showcases the composer's rich melodic and harmonic textures. Conducted by Harry Christophers, The Sixteen bring to life the emotional depth and intricate beauty of this early English oratorio. Selected for its historical significance and artistic brilliance, this recording captures the essence of Handel's genius, offering listeners an immersive experience into the grandeur of 18th-century sacred music. Ideal for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Overture Andante - Larghetito - Allegro

Recitative Esther/Mordecai: ' Why sits that sorrow on thy brow?'

Recitative Habdonah/Haman: ' 'Tis greater far to spare'

Aria Mordecai: ' Dread not, righteous Queen, the danger'

Aria Haman: ' Pluck root and branch from out the land'

Recitative Esther: 'I go before the King to stand'

Recitative Persian Officer: 'Our souls with ardour glow'

Aria Esther: ' Tears assist me, pity moving'

Chorus: 'Shall we the God of Israel fear?'

Chorus: ' Save us, O Lord'

Recitative First Israelite: ' Now persecution shall lay by her iron rod'

Recitative Ahasuerus/Esther: 'Who dares intrude into our presence'

Aria: ' Tune your harps to cheerfull strains'

Duet Esther/Ahasuerus: ' Who calls my parting soul from death?'

Chorus: ' Shall we of servitude complain'

Aria Ahasuerus: '0 beauteous Queen, unclose those eyes!'

Aria Israelite Woman: ' Praise the Lord with cheerful noise'

Recitative Esther: ' If I find favour in thy sight'

Recitative Israelite Woman: ' 0 God, who from the suckling's mouth'

Aria Ahasuerus: ' How can I stay when love invites?'

Aria Second Israelite: ' Sing songs of praise, bow down the knee'

Recitative Third Israelite/Fourth Israelite: ' With inward joy his visage glows'

Chorus: ' Shall we of servitude complain'

Chorus: ' Virtue, truth and innocence'

Recitative Priest of the Israelites: ' How have our sins provoked the Lord!'

Arioso Priest of the Israelites: ' Jehovah, Crown'd with glory bright'

Chorus: 'Ye sons of Israel mourn'

Chorus: ' He comes, he comes to end our woes'

Aria Priest ofc The Israelites: '0 Jordan, Jordan, sacred tide'

Recitative Ahasuerus/Esther: ' Now, a Queen, thy suit declare'

Chorus: 'Ye sons of Israel mourn'

Arioso Haman: ' Turn not, a Queen, thy face away'

Andante

Aria Esther: ' Flatt' ring tongue, no more I hear thee!'

Allegro

Recitative Ahasuerus: 'Guards, seize the traitor, bear him hence!'

Adagio

Aria Haman: ' How art thou fall'n from thy height!'

Allegro

Chorus: 'The Lord Our enemy has slain'

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 828021601927

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