Big Handel Oratorio Box

VARIOUS ARTISTS

276 SONGS • 14 HOURS AND 40 MINUTES • MAY 20 2014

1

Jephtha, HWV 70: Ouverture. Menuet

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:56

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Accompagnato: It must be so; Air: Pour forth no more

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

05:05

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Chorus: No more to Ammon's god and king

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

01:31

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Chorus

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

01:20

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: But Jephtha comes; Air: Virtue my soul shall still embrace

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

05:20

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Twill be a painful separation; Air: In gentle murmurs will I mourn

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

05:13

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Happy this embassy; Air: Dull delay, in piercing anguish

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:38

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Ill suits the voice of love; Air: Take the heart you fondly gave

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:47

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: I go, my soul; Duet: These labours past, how happy we

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:24

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: What mean these doubtful fancies; Accompagnato: If, Lord, sustained

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

02:25

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Chorus: O God, behold our sore distress

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

03:34

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Some dire event; Air: Scenes of horror, scenes of woe

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

05:27

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Say, my dear mother; Air: The smiling dawn of happy days

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

03:30

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Such, Jephtha, was the haughty king's reply; Chorus: When his loud voice in thunder spoke

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

05:17

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Glad tidings of great Joy; Chorus: Cherub and Seraphim

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:53

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Air. Up the dreadful steep ascending

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

02:10

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Tis well, haste, haste, ye maidens; Air: Tune the soft melodious lute

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:50

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Heav'n smiles once more

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:18

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Aria: His mighty

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

06:53

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Chorus: In glory high

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

03:59

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Symphony

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

01:41

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Hail, glorious conqueror!; Aria: Welcome as the cheerful light; Semi-Chrorus: Welcome thou

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:11

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Horror! Horror!; Aria: Open thy marble jaws

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

05:13

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Why is my brother thus afflicted

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

01:18

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: First perish thou

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

02:28

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: If such thy cruel purpose; Aria: On me let blind mistaken zea

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

02:01

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Quartet: O spare your daughter

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

03:04

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Such news flies swiftly; Recitative: For joys so vast; Aria: Happy they

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:44

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Deeper and deeper still

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:10

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Chorus: How dark, O Lord, are Thy decrees

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

06:56

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Hide thou thy hated beams

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

02:24

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: A father, off'ring up his only child; Aria: Waft her, angels

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

04:42

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Ye sacred priests; Aria: Farewell, ye limpid springs

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

06:31

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Chorus: Doubtful fear

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

02:36

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Symphony

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

03:09

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Rise Jephtha; Aria: Happy, Iphis, shalt thou live

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

06:00

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Aria: For ever blessed be thy holy name

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

01:23

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Chorus: Theme sublime of endless praise

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

03:49

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: Let me congratulate; Aria: Laud her, all ye virgin train

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

02:08

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: O let me fold thee; Aria: Sweet as sight to the blind

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

02:37

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Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: With transport, Iphis; Aria: 'Tis heav'n's all-ruling power

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

03:50

42

Jephtha, HWV 70: Recitative: My faithful Hamor; Aria: Freely I to heav'n resign; Quintet: All that is in Hamor mine

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

05:00

43

Jephtha, HWV 70: Chorus: Ye house of Gilead

English Chamber Orchestra, Johannes Somary, Maureen Forrester, Reri Grist, Helen Watts & Alexander Young

03:22

44

Saul, HWV 53: Overture; Chorus: How excellent thy name, O Lord

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

03:00

45

Saul, HWV 53: Air: An infant rais'd by Thy command

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

01:33

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Saul, HWV 53: Trio: Along the monster atheist strode; Chorus: The youth inspir'd by Thee, O Lord

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

03:43

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Saul, HWV 53: Chorus: How excellent Thy name, O Lord

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:43

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Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Behold, O King; Air: O King, your favours with delight

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

05:46

49

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Oh,early piety!; Recitative: Thou, Merab, first in birth; Air: My soul rejects the thought with scorn

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:31

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Saul, HWV 53: Air: See, with what a scornful air

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:28

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Saul, HWV 53: Symphony

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

01:20

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Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Already see the daughters of the land; Chorus: Welcome, welcome, mighty king!

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:17

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Saul, HWV 53: Accompagnato: What do I hear? Am I then sunk so low; Chorus: David his ten thousands slew

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

01:15

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Saul, HWV 53: Accompagnato: To him ten thousands, and to me but thousands!; Air: With rage I shall burst his praises to hear!

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

01:55

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Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Imprudent women! Air: Fell rage and black despair possess'd

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

04:17

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Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Racked with infernal pains; Air: O Lord, whose mercies numberless

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

04:20

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Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: 'Tis all in vain; Air: A serpent, in my bosom warm'd

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:29

58

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Has he escap'd my rage? Accompagnato: O filial piety!; Air: No, cruel father, no!

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

04:24

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Saul, HWV 53: Chorus: Preserve him for the glory of Thy name

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:58

60

Saul, HWV 53: Chorus: Envy, eldest born of hell

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:42

61

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Hast thou obey'd my orders; Air: Sin not, O King

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:45

62

Saul, HWV 53: Air: As great Jehovah lives, I swear; Air: From cities stormed, and battles won

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

03:33

63

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Appear, my friend

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

00:42

64

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: A father's will has authorized my love; Duet: O fairest of ten thousand fair

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

03:27

65

Saul, HWV 53: Chorus: Is there a man, who all his ways

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

01:41

66

Saul, HWV 53: Symphony

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

05:17

67

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Thy father is as cruel; Duet: At persecution I can laugh

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:03

68

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Whom dost thou seek; Air: No, no, let the guilty tremble

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

03:11

69

Saul, HWV 53: Symphony

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

01:25

70

Saul, HWV 53: Accompagnato: The time at length is come; Recitative: Where is the son of Jesse?

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:17

71

Saul, HWV 53: Chorus: Oh, fatal consequence of rage

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

05:30

72

Saul, HWV 53: Accompagnato: Wretch that I am; Accompagnato: 'Tis said, here lives a woman

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

04:22

73

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: With me what would'st thou? Air: Infernal spirits

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:59

74

Saul, HWV 53: Accompagnato: Why hast thou forc'd me from the realms of peace

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

03:14

75

Saul, HWV 53: Symphony

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

00:45

76

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Whence comest thou? Air: Impious wretch, of race accurst!

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

03:28

77

Saul, HWV 53: Symphony: Dead march

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:41

78

Saul, HWV 53: Chorus: Mourn, Israel, mourn

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

03:44

79

Saul, HWV 53: Air: Brave Jonathan his bow never drew

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

02:16

80

Saul, HWV 53: Chorus: Eagles were not so swift as they

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

00:28

81

Saul, HWV 53: Chorus: Eagles were not so swift as they

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

09:11

82

Saul, HWV 53: Recitative: Ye men of Judah, weep no more! Chorus: Gird on thy sword, thou man of might

Vienna Sym Orch, Copenhagen Boys Choir, Mogens Wöldike, Laurence Dutoit, Herbert Handt, Thomas Hemsley, Erling Thorborg, Jennifer Vyvyan & Helen Watts

06:28

83

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Overture: Largo; Allegro; Largo

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

04:43

84

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: Mourn, ye afflicted children

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

06:33

85

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Well may your sorrows

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:36

86

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: For Zion lamentation make

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:58

87

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Not in vain is all this storm

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:04

88

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: Pious orgies

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:51

89

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: O Father, whose almighty power

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:48

90

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Accompagnato: I feel the Deity within

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:06

91

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: Arm, arm, ye brave!

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

03:19

92

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: We come in bright array

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:10

93

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: ‘Tis well, my friends

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:42

94

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: Call forth the powers

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:06

95

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Duet: Come, ever-smiling liberty

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:33

96

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: Lead on, lead on

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:52

97

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: So willed my father

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:30

98

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: Disdainful of danger

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:09

99

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Ambition

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:20

100

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: No unhallowed desire

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:14

101

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Haste we, my brethren

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:13

102

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: Hear us, oh Lord

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

03:28

103

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: Fallen is the foe

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

03:32

104

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Duet, Chorus: Zion now her head shall raise

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

05:46

105

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: Oh let eternal honors

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:41

106

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Israelite Woman From mighty kings

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

08:41

107

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Duet, Chorus: Hail, hail, Judea

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:24

108

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Thanks to my brethren

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:49

109

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: How vain is man

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

06:07

110

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Oh Judas, oh my brethren

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:41

111

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria, Chorus: Ah! Wretched Israel

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

07:17

112

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Be comforted

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:48

113

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: The Lord worketh wonders

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

03:04

114

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: My arms

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:25

115

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria, Chorus: Sound an alarm!

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:38

116

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: We hear

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:32

117

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Enough! To Heaven we leave the rest

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:53

118

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: With pious hearts

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

03:26

119

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Ye worshippers

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:21

120

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: Wise men, flattering

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

05:40

121

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Duet: Oh! never, never bow

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:25

122

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: We never will bow down

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

04:02

123

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: Man Father of Heaven

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

06:17

124

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: See yon flames

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:40

125

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Oh grant it

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:40

126

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: So shall the lute

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

04:31

127

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: From Capharsalama

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:29

128

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: See the Conquering hero

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:50

129

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: March

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:54

130

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Duet, Chorus: Sing unto god

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

03:04

131

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: With honor let dessert

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:00

132

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: With honor let dessert

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

03:13

133

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Peace to my countrymen

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

00:51

134

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: To our great God

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

02:26

135

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Recitative: Again to Earth

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:06

136

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Duet: Oh lovely peace

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

04:19

137

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Aria: Rejoice oh Judah

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:57

138

Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Chorus: Hallelujah, Amen

English Chamber Orchestra, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Johannes Somary, Heather Harper & John Shirley-Quirk

01:45

139

Semele, HWV 58: Overture

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

05:59

140

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Behold! Auspicious flashes rise

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

01:55

141

Semele, HWV 58: Chorus: Lucky omens bless our rites

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:54

142

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative, Arioso and Duet: Daughter, obey

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

01:14

143

Semele, HWV 58: Accompagnato: Ah, me!; Air: O Jove

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:37

144

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Alas! She yields; Quartet: Why dost thou thus untimely grieve

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

04:28

145

Semele, HWV 58: Accompagnato: Again auspicious flashes; Recitative: Thy aid, pronubial Juno; Chorus: Cease, cease your vows

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

02:12

146

Semele, HWV 58: Accompagnato: Again auspicious flashes; Recitative: Thy aid, pronubial Juno; Chorus: Cease, cease your vows

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

02:06

147

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Ah, wretched prince; Accompagnato: Wing’d with our fears and pious haste

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:07

148

Semele, HWV 58: Chorus: Hail Cadmus, hail

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

01:38

149

Semele, HWV 58: Aria and Chorus: Endless Pleasure

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

04:54

150

Semele, HWV 58: Sinfonia

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

01:52

151

Semele, HWV 58: Accompangnato: Awake, Saturnia!; Recitative; Accompagnato: With adamant the gates are barr’d; Air: Hence, Iris,

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

06:17

152

Semele, HWV 58: Aria: Oh sleep, why dost thou leave me

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:50

153

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Let me not another moment; Aria: Lay your doubts and fears aside

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

04:14

154

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: You are mortal; Air: With fond desiring; Chorus: How engaging, how endearing

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

04:55

155

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Ah, me!; Aria: I must with speed amuse her

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:55

156

Semele, HWV 58: Chorus: Now Love

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

02:43

157

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: By my command; Aria: Where’er you walk

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

06:47

158

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Dear sister, how was your journey hither? Aria: But hark, the heav’nly spehere turns around

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:41

159

Semele, HWV 58: Duet: Prepare then, ye immortal choir

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

02:28

160

Semele, HWV 58: Chorus: Bless the glad earth

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

02:58

161

Semele, HWV 58: Sinfonia

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

01:58

162

Semele, HWV 58: Accomagnato: Somnus, awake!; Aria: Leave me, loathsome light

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

05:08

163

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Dull God, canst thou attend; Aria: More sweet is that name

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:37

164

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: My will obey

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:17

165

Semele, HWV 58: Aria: Myself I shall adore

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

07:29

166

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Be wise, as you are beautiful; Accompagnato: Conjure him by his oath; Aria: Thus let my thanks be paid

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

04:56

167

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative, Aria: Rich odours fill the fragrant air; Aria: Come to my arms

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

04:07

168

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Oh Semele!; Aria: I am ever granting

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

02:55

169

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Speak, speak your desire; Accompagnato: By that tremendous flood

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:28

170

Semele, HWV 58: Aria: No, no, I'll take no less

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

05:56

171

Semele, HWV 58: Accompagnato: Ah, whither is she gone

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

03:51

172

Semele, HWV 58: Aria: Above measure is the pleasure

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

02:21

173

Semele, HWV 58: Accompagnato: Ah, me! Too late now I repent

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

04:19

174

Semele, HWV 58: Recitative: Of my ill-boding dream; Chorus: Oh, terror and astonishment

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

05:08

175

Semele, HWV 58: Sinfonia

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

01:44

176

Semele, HWV 58: Accompagnato: Apollo comes; Chorus: Happy, happy shall we be

English Chamb Orch, J Somary, S Armstrong, J Diaz, E Fleet, J McCarthy, K Miller, F Palmer, N Taylor, R Tear & H Watts

04:31

177

Theodora, HWV 68: Overture

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

03:59

178

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: ‘Tis Dioclesian's natal day; Air: Go, my faithful soldier, go

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

05:05

179

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Vouchsafe, dread lord, a gracious ear; Air: Racks, gibbets, sword and fire

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

03:10

180

Theodora, HWV 68: Chorus: For ever thus stands fixed the doom

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

02:56

181

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Most cruel decree; sure thy noble soul; Air: The raptur'd soul defies the sword

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

05:08

182

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: I know thy virtures, and ask not thy faith; Air: Descend, kind pity, heav'nly guest

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

04:46

183

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Through hard, my friends; Air: Fond, flatt'ring world, adieu

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

05:32

184

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Oh bright example of all goodness

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

00:37

185

Theodora, HWV 68: Chorus: Come, mighty Father, mighty Lord

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

04:02

186

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Fly, fly, my brethren, heathen rage pursues us swift; Air: As with rosy steps the morn

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

04:39

187

Theodora, HWV 68: Chorus: All pow'r in Heaven above, or earth beneath

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

02:05

188

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Oh retched retches

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:15

189

Theodora, HWV 68: Accompagnato: Oh, worse than death indeed!; Air: Angels, ever bright and fair

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

04:05

190

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Unhappy, happy crew! Why stand you thus

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

00:49

191

Theodora, HWV 68: Air: Kind Heaven, if virtue be Thy care

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

02:34

192

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Oh Love, how great thy power! Chorus: Go, gen'rous, pious youth

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

06:16

193

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Ye men of Antioch, with solemn pomp; Chorus: Queen of summer, queen of love

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:47

194

Theodora, HWV 68: Air: Wide spread his name

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

02:29

195

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Return, Septimius, to the stubborn maid; Chorus: Venus laughing from the skies

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

02:28

196

Theodora, HWV 68: Symphony

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:36

197

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: O thou bright sun! How sweet thy rays; Air: With darkness deep, as is my woe

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

04:52

198

Theodora, HWV 68: Symphony

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

02:26

199

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: But why art thou disquieted; Air: Oh, that I on wings could rise

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

04:11

200

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Long have I known thy friendly social soul; Air: Though the honours that Flora and Venus receive

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

05:38

201

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: O save her, then, or give me power to save

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

00:43

202

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: The clouds begin to veil the hemisphere; Air: Defend her, Heav'n! Let angels spread

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

08:12

203

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Or lulled with grief or rapt her soul to heaven; Air: Sweet rose and lily, flow'ry form

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

03:29

204

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: O save me, Heaven, in this my perilous hour

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:15

205

Theodora, HWV 68: Air: The pilgrim's home, the sick man's health

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:58

206

Theodora, HWV 68: Accompagnato: Forbid it, Heaven!

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

02:00

207

Theodora, HWV 68: Duet: To thee, thou glorious son of wrath

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

05:08

208

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: 'Tis night; but night's sweet blessing is denied

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

00:42

209

Theodora, HWV 68: Chorus: He saw the lovely youth, death's early prey

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

06:38

210

Theodora, HWV 68: Aria: Lord, to Thee, each night and day

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

06:30

211

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: But see, the good, the virtuous Didimus

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

00:43

212

Theodora, HWV 68: Chorus: Blest be the hand, and blest the power

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

03:21

213

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Undanted in the court stands Didimus

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:53

214

Theodora, HWV 68: Duet: Whither, Princess, do you fly?

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:43

215

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: She's gone, disdaining liberty and life

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

00:33

216

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: It is a Christian virtue then

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

07:40

217

Theodora, HWV 68: Air: Cease, ye slaves, your fruitless prayer

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:19

218

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: ‘Tis kind, my friends, but kinder still

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:13

219

Theodora, HWV 68: Chorus: How strange their ends

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

03:31

220

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: On me your frowns your utmost rage exert

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

01:44

221

Theodora, HWV 68: Air and Duet: Streams of pleasure ever flowing

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

05:31

222

Theodora, HWV 68: Recitative: Ere this their doom is past, and they are gone

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

00:25

223

Theodora, HWV 68: Chorus: Oh love divine, thou source of fame

English Chamb Orch, Johannes Somary, Amor Artis Chamber Choir, Maureen Forrester, Heather Harper, John Lawrenson & Maureen Lehane* <tenorAlexander Young

03:54

224

Messiah, HWV 56: Sinfonia

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

03:07

225

Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: Comfort ye my people

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

03:48

226

Messiah, HWV 56: Air: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

03:56

227

Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: And the glory, the glory of the Lord

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

02:37

228

Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: Thus saith the Lord

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

01:29

229

Messiah, HWV 56: Air: But who may abide

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

04:37

230

Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: And He shall purify

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

02:52

231

Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

00:31

232

Messiah, HWV 56: Air & Chorus: O thou that tellest

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

06:14

233

Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

01:38

234

Messiah, HWV 56: Air-Bass: The people that walked in darkness

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

04:25

235

Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: For unto us a child is born

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

04:13

236

Messiah, HWV 56: PIFA (Pastoral Symphony)

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

03:42

237

Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: There were shepherds; And lo, the Angel of the Lord

English Chamb Orch, Amor Artis Chamb Choir, J Somary, Justino Diaz, Yvonne Minton, Margaret Price & Alexander Young

00:47

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: And the angel said unto them

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: And suddenly there was the angel

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Glory to God in the highest

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind

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Duet: And he shall feed his flock

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: His yoke is easy

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Behold the Lamb of God

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: He was despised

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Surely he hath borne our griefs

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: And with His stripes we are healed

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01:39

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: All we like sheep

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative-Tenor: All they that see Him

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: He trusted in God

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: Thy rebuke hath broken His heart

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: Behold, and see if there be any sorrow

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: He was cut off out of the land

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: But thou didst not leave

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Lift up your heads

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: Unto which of the angels

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Let all the angels of God worship Him

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: Thou art gone up on high

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: The Lord gave the word

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: How beautiful are the feet

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Their sound is gone out

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: Why do the nations?

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Let us break their bonds asunder

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: He that dwelleth in heaven

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: Thou shalt break them

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Hallelujah

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: I know that my Redeemer liveth

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Since by man came death

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: Behold, I tell you a mystery

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: The trumpet shall sound

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Messiah, HWV 56: Recitative: Then shall be brought to pass

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Messiah, HWV 56: Duet: O death, where is thy sting?

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: But thanks be to God

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Messiah, HWV 56: Air: If God be for us

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Messiah, HWV 56: Chorus: Worthy is the Lamb...Amen

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