Louise Alder; Arcangelo; Jonat - Handel: Theodora, HWV 60 [CD]

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Handel's "Theodora, HWV 60," brought to life by the extraordinary talents of soprano Louise Alder and the renowned period ensemble Arcangelo, under the direction of Jonathan Cohen. This captivating interpretation is a testament to the ensemble's dedication to authenticity and musical excellence. Louise Alder's exquisite vocal performance, combined with Arcangelo's masterful instrumentation, captures the emotional depth and intricate beauty of Handel's composition. Released by Alpha Classics, this recording is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts seeking a profound and moving listening experience.

Overture

Grave - Allegro

Trio

Courante

Part I

Recitative "'Tis Dioclesian's Natal Day" (Valens)

Air "Go, My Faithful Soldier" (Valens)

Chorus "And Draw A Blessing Down" (Chorus Of Heathens)

Recitative "Vouchsafe, Dread Sir" (Didymus, Valens)

Air "Racks, Gibbets,Sword, & Fire" (Valens)

Chorus "For Ever Thus Stands Fix'd The Doom" (Chorus Of Heathens)

Recitative "Most Cruel Edict!" (Didymus)

Air "The Raptur'd Soul Defies The Sword" (Didymus)

Recitative "I Know Thy Virtues" (Septimius)

Air "Descend, Kind Pity, Heav'nly Guest" (Septimius)

Recitative "Tho' Hard, My Friends" (Theodora)

Air "Fond, Flatt'ring World, Adieu!" (Theodora)

Recitative "O Bright Example Of All Goodness!" (Irene)

Air "Bane Of Virtue, Nurse Of Passions" (Irene)

Chorus "Come, Mighty Father, Mighty Lord" (Chorus Of Christians)

Recitative "Fly, Fly, My Brethren" (Messenger, Irene)

Air "As With Rosy Steps The Morn Advancing" (Irene)

Chorus "All Pow'r In Heav'n Above" (Chorus Of Christians)

Recitative "Mistaken Wretches!" (Septimius)

Air "Dread The Fruits Of Christian Folly" (Septimius)

Recitative "Deluded Mortal! (Theodora, Septimius)

Recitative, Accompany'd "O Worse Than Death Indeed!" (Theodora)

Air "Angels, Ever Bright, & Fair" (Theodora)

Recitative "Unhappy Happy Crew!" (Didymus, Irene)

Air "Kind Heav'n, If Virtue Be Thy Care" (Didymus)

Recitative "O Love! How Great Thy Pow'r!" (Irene)

Chorus "Go, Gen'rous, Pious Youth" (Chorus Of Christians)

Part II

Recitative "Ye Men Of Antioch" (Valens)

Chorus "Queen Of Summer, Queen Of Love" (Chorus Of Heathens)

Air "Wide Spread His Name" (Valens)

Recitative "Return, Septimius, To The Stubborn Maid" (Valens)

Chorus "Venus Laughing From The Skies" (Chorus Of Heathens)

[Sinfonia]

Recitative "O Thou Bright Sun!" (Theodora)

Air "With Darkness Deep As Is My Woe" (Theodora)

Symphony Of Soft Musick

Recitative "But Why Art Thou Disquieted, My Soul?" (Theodora)

Air "O That I On Wings Cou'd Rise" (Theodora)

Recitative "Long Have I Known Thy Friendly Social Soul" (Didymus, Septimius)

Air "Tho' The Honours" (Didymus)

Recitative "O Save Her Then, Or Give Me Pow'r To Save" (Didymus, Septimius)

Air "Deeds Of Kindness To Display" (Didymus)

Recitative "The Clouds Begin To Veil The Hemisphere" (Irene)

Air "Defend Her, Heav'n" (Irene)

Recitative "Or Lull'd With Grief" (Didymus)

Air "Sweet Rose, & Lily" (Didymus)

Recitative "O Save Me, Heav'n" (Theodora, Didymus)

Air "The Pilgrim's Home" (Theodora)

Recitative, Accompany'd "Forbid It, Heav'n!" (Didymus)

Recitative "Or Say, What Right Have I" (Didymus, Theodora)

Duet "To Thee, Thou Glorious Son Of Worth" (Theodora, Didymus)

Recitative "'Tis Night" (Irene)

Chorus "He Saw The Lonely Youth" (Chorus Of Christians)

Part III

Air "Lord To Thee, Each Night, & Day" (Irene)

Recitative "But See, The Good, The Virtuous Didymus!" (Irene, Theodora)

Air "When Sunk In Anguish, & Despair" (Theodora)

Chorus "Blest Be The Hand" (Theodora, Chorus Of Christians)

Recitative "Undaunted In The Court Stands Didymus" (Messenger, Irene)

Recitative, Accompany'd "O My Irene, Heav'n Is Kind" (Theodora)

Recitative "Stay Me Not, Dear Friend" (Theodora)

Duet "Whither, Princess, Do You Fly" (Theodora, Irene)

Recitative "She's Gone, Disdaining Liberty & Life" (Irene)

Air "New Scenes Of Joy Come Crowding On" (Irene)

Recitative "Is It A Christian Virtue Then" (Valens, Didymus)

Recitative "Be That My Doom" (Theodora, Septimius)

Air "From Virtue Springs Each Generous Deed" (Septimius)

Air "Cease, Ye Slaves, Your Fruitless Pray'r" (Valens)

Recitative "'Tis Kind, My Friends" (Didymus, Septimius, Theodora)

Chorus "How Strange Their Ends" (Chorus Of Heathens)

Recitative "On Me Your Frowns" (Didymus, Septimius, Valens)

Air "Ye Ministers Of Justice" (Valens)

Recitative "And Must Such Beauty Suffer!" (Didymus, Thodora, Septimius)

Air "Streams Of Pleasure Ever Flowing" (Didymus) - Duet "Thither Let Our Hearts Aspire" (Didymus, Theodora)

Recitative "Ere This Their Doom Is Past" (Irene)

Chorus "O Love Divine, Thou Source Of Fame" (Irene, Chorus Of Christians)

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 3701624510254

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