| Description |
1 audio disc (62 min., 13 sec.) : digital, stereophonic ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The Music masters series |
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An Introduction to the classics. |
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Music master series.
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An Introduction to the classics.
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| Performer |
Narrated by Arthur Hannes. |
| Summary |
Works of Handel are combined with a narrative of his life. |
| Performer |
Chicago Chamber Orchestra ; Dieter Kober, conductor. |
| Contents |
Water music (2:17) -- Israel in Egypt. "He gave them hailstones" (1:11) -- Organ concerto no. 16 in F major. Larghetto affetuoso (:56) -- Messiah. "I know that my Redeemer liveth" (:58) -- The faithful shepherd. Overture (:54) -- Terpsichore. Overture (:57) -- Julius Caesar. Aria of Ptolemy (:48) -- Sonata no. 1 in B-flat major for recorder and harpsichord. Finale (:36) -- Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6, no. 6. Fugue (2:48) -- Messiah. "Every vally shall be exhalted" (1:10) -- Rodelinda. Overture (1:17) -- Ezio. Overture (:45) -- Organ concerto no. 13 in F major. Larghetto (1:03) -- Water music. Hornpipe (1:10) - Fanatasia in C major (:53) -- Harmonious blacksmith (:44) -- Water music. Andante (:43) -- Julius Caesar. Finale (:53) -- Organ concerto no. 5 in F major. Allegro (:43) -- Alexander's feast. Overture (:55) -- Serse. Largo (:36) -- Israel in Egypt. "He spake the word" (:51) -- Concerto grosso in D major, op. 6, no. 5. Larghetto e staccato (1:32) -- Messiah. "Hallelujah" chorus (1:12) -- Israel in Egypt. "The horse and his rider" (:48) -- Messiah. "Why do the nations" (:58) -- Judas Maccabeus. "Hallelujah amen" (:52) -- Israel in Egypt. "And the children of Israel sighed" (:56) -- Messiah. "Hallelujah" chorus (1:00) -- Water music. Selections (23:09). |
| Note |
GMD: sound recording. |
| Subject |
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
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Composers -- Biography.
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Music appreciation.
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| Added Author |
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
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Hannes, Arthur.
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Kober, Dieter.
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Chicago Chamber Orchestra.
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| Music No. |
MMD 8506 Vox |
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