The Best Of Handel - Sir Neville Marriner, Jaap Schroder, John Eliot Gardiner, Sir Colin Davis, Raymond Leppard, Lorin Maazel, Bernard Haitink; Janet Baker, Aafje Heynis, Daniel Chorzempa, Ida Presti / Philips Classics 2x Audio CD 1996 / 454 029-2 UPC 028945402925 /// Label: Philips Classics – 454 029-2 Series: Duo Format: 2 x CD, Compilation Country: Europe Released: 1996 Genre: Classical Style: Baroque //// Tracklist: 1-1 Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba Conductor – Sir Neville Marriner Orchestra – The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields 2:58 Harp Concerto In B Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 Flute – André Pépin, Jean-Claude Hermanjat Harp – Ursula Holliger Orchestra – I Musici 1-2 Andante Allegro 5:53 1-3 Larghetto 4:39 1-4 Allegro Moderato 2:31 Concerto Grosso In C "Alexander's Feast" Conductor – John Eliot Gardiner Ensemble – The English Baroque Soloists 1-5 Allegro 3:29 1-6 Largo 1:50 1-7 Allegro 3:26 1-8 Andante Non Presto 4:05 1-9 Chaconne In G Guitar – Alexandre Lagoya, Ida Presti 13:11 1-10 Fugue In G Guitar – Alexandre Lagoya, Ida Presti 2:10 1-11 Allegro In D Minor Guitar – Alexandre Lagoya, Ida Presti 1:47 Oboe Concerto No. 3 In G Minor Conductor – Raymond Leppard Oboe – Heinz Holliger Orchestra – English Chamber Orchestra 1-12 Grave 3:08 1-13 Allegro 1:52 1-14 Sarabande. Largo 2:48 1-15 Allegro 2:05 Messiah Conductor – Hans Gillesberger Contralto Vocals – Aafje Heynis Orchestra – Wiener Symphoniker 1-16 He Was Despised 11:08 1-17 O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion 5:26 1-18 Hallelujah Orchestra – The London Symphony Orchestra Chorus Master – Sir Colin Davis 3:50 Concerto No. 13 In F, For Organ, 2 Oboes, Strings And Continuo "The Cuckoo And The Nightingale" Conductor – Jaap Schröder Orchestra – Concerto Amsterdam Organ – Daniel Chorzempa Review: handel swings - although handel is not my favorite this presentation was right for me Review: Great variety of Handel - It has lots of well known pieces as well as lesser known music. Overall this has to be one of my best purchases of CDs
| ASIN | B0000041EM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,820 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #1,483 in Opera & Vocal (CDs & Vinyl) #1,893 in Classical Forms & Genres |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (46) |
| Date First Available | February 19, 2007 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 1991175 |
| Label | Philips |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Original Release Date | 1996 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.6 x 0.4 x 4.9 inches; 4 ounces |
C**Y
handel swings
although handel is not my favorite this presentation was right for me
B**K
Great variety of Handel
It has lots of well known pieces as well as lesser known music. Overall this has to be one of my best purchases of CDs
P**Y
Wonderful
I love this CD.
D**T
Handel
This is a nice CD and it's in good condition.
J**T
Others will have assessed this album song by song, ...
Others will have assessed this album song by song, I'm sure, so I will just say that I can't imagine anyone who likes Handel not liking this album.
A**N
A nice collection of Handel's Heavy Hits played by excellent artists
A nice collection of Handel's Heavy Hits played by excellent artists. Perfect for your car audio system or home playback system
F**T
The Best of Handel
This is a very nice collection of some of Handel's music. It is a good overview of a great composer. I enjoyed listing to it.
C**S
very good assortment of the best of
love this disc - very good assortment of the best of
A**S
Excellent CD, very happy with the product. Unfortunately the CD was ordered for a birthday gift. It was meant to arrive between May 1st and May 12th. It arrived today May 14th.
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