Description
Immerse yourself in the baroque splendour of G.F. Handel's "Judas Maccabaeus," a masterful oratorio that celebrates faith, courage, and triumph. This exquisite album, performed by world-renowned artists, brings to life Handel's dramatic narrative with exceptional clarity and emotional depth. Selected for its rich orchestration and compelling choral arrangements, each track unfolds with precision and grace, showcasing the best of Handel's compositional prowess. Whether you're a baroque aficionado or new to classical music, this rendition of "Judas Maccabaeus" offers a timeless journey through one of Handel's most powerful and inspiring works.
Track Listing
Judas Maccabaeus, Oratorio, HWV 63
Overture
Chorus (Israelites) "Mourn Ye Afflicted Children"
Recitative (Israelitish Man) "Well May Your Sorrows", (Israelitish Woman) "Daughters, Let Your Distressful Cries"
Duet (Israelitish Man & Woman) "From This Dread Scene"
Chorus (Israelites) "For Sion Lamentation Make"
Rectitative (Simon) "Not Vain Is All This Storm Of Grief"
Air (Simon) "Pious Orgies, Pious Airs"
Chorus (Israelites) "O Father, Whose Almighty Pow'r
Recitative (Accomp.) (Simon) "I Feel Te Deity Within"
Air (Simon) "Arm, Arm, Ye Brave"
Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) "Tis Well, My Friends"
Air (Judas Maccabaeus) "Call Forth Thy Pow'rs"
Recitative (Israelitish Woman) "To Heaven's Almighty King We Kneel"
Air (Israelitish Woman) "O Liberty, Thou Choicest Treasure"
Air: "Come, Ever-Smiling Liberty"
Recitative: "Oh Judas, May These Noble Views Inspire" - Air: "'Tis Liberty"
Duet: "Come, Ever-Smiling Liberty"
Chorus (Israelites) "Lead On, Lead On"
Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) "So Will'd My Father"
Chorus (Israelites) "Disdainful Of Danger"
Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) "Ambition!"
Chorus (Israelites) "Hear Us, O Lord"
Chorus (Israelites) "Fall'n Is The Foe"
Recitative (Israelitish Man) "Victorious Hero!"
Air (Israelitish Man) "So Rapid Thy Course Is"
Recitative (Israeitish Woman) "O Let Eternal Honours Crown His Name"
Air (Israelitish Woman) "From Mighty Kings He Took The Spoil"
Duet And Chorus (Israelitish Man And Woman, Israelites) "Hail, Hail, Judea, Happy Land!"
Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) "Thanks To My Brethren"
Air (Judas Maccabaeus) "How Vain Is Man"
Recitative (Messenger) "O Judas"
Air (Israelitish Woman, Chorus) "Ah Wretched"
Recitative (Simon) "Be Comforted"
Air (Simon) "The Lord Worketh Wonders"
Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) "My Arms!"
Air (Judas Maccabaeus) "Sound An Alarm!"
Recitative (Simon) "Enough! To Heaven"
Air (Simon) "With Pious Hearts"
Recitative (Israelitish Man, Woman) "Ye Worshippers Of God"
Recitative: "No More In Sion"
Duet (Israelitish Man, Woman, Chorus) "Oh Never Bow We Down"
Air (Priest) "Father Of Heaven"
Accompagnato "See See Yon Flames Oh Grant It"
Recitative: "Oh Grant It, Heaven"
Air (Israelitish Woman) "So Shall The Lute"
Recitative (Messenger) "From Capharsalama"
Recitative (Messenger) "Yet More, Nicanor"
March
Chorus "Sing Unto God"
Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) "Sweet Flow The Strains"
Air (Judas Maccabaeus) "With Honour Let Desert Be Crown'd"
Recitative (Eupolemus) "Peace To My Countrymen"
Chorus: "To Our Great God"
Recitative (Israelitish Woman) "Again To Earth"
Duet (Israelitish Man, Woman) "O Lovely Peace"
Air (Simon, Chorus) "Rejoice, O Judah Alleluia Amen"
Chorus: "Hallelujah! Amen"
Details
- Genre: Classical
- Product Type: AUDIO CD
- Barcode: 4015023264106
- Release Date: January 11, 2019
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