{"product_id":"762065-1","title":"Cccc\/oxford Phil\/darlington - George Frideric Handel arr. Felix Mendelssohn: Acis and Galatea [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis distinguished album presents a unique arrangement of Handel's pastoral opera, 'Acis and Galatea', reimagined by Mendelssohn, performed by the acclaimed Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Stephen Darlington. This rendition bridges the Baroque and early Romantic eras, showcasing Mendelssohn's profound respect for Handel's original composition while infusing it with his own romantic sensibilities. Selected for its historical significance and musical beauty, the album offers listeners a sublime experience of choral and orchestral harmony, featuring some of the UK's most talented classical musicians. A must-listen for enthusiasts of classical music and choral works.\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Overture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Chorus. Oh the pleasure of the plains\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. Ye verdant plains\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. Hush, ye pretty warbling choir\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. Where shall I seek the charming fai\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. Stay, shepherd, stay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria: Shepherd what art thou suing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. Lo! Here my love!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. Love in her eyes sits playing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. Oh! Didst thou know the plain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Duet \u0026amp; Chorus. Happy, happy we\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Chorus. Wretched lovers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. I rage, I melt, I burn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. O ruddier than the cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. Whiter, fairest, art thou run\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. Cease to beauty to be suing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. Would you gain the tender creature?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. His hideous love provokes my\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. Love sounds th'alarm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. Consider, fond shepherd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. Cease, O cease thou gentle yo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Trio. The flocks shall leave the mountain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. Help! Galatea!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea:Chorus. Mourn, all ye muses!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Chorus. Galatea, must I my Acis still bem\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Recitative. Tis done\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria. Heart, the seat of soft delight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frideric Handel arr. Mendelssohn, Acis and Galatea: Aria \u0026amp; Chorus. 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