Advantages: Fleming is sublime, well sung throughout Disadvantages: Live recording is slightly noticeable in places
Despite being one of the most prolific composers of opera and very successful in his own time, Handel operas have remained largely neglected in the operatic repertoire until fairly recently with the Handel revival that began in the '60s. Because of this, if you're looking for recordings of Handel operas there are often not too many to choose from and to my knowledge there are only 3 recordings available of Alcina: one with Joan Sutherland in the title role, one with Renee Fleming, and one with Arleen Auger. I am eagerly awaiting the release this month of another recording with Joyce DiDonato in the title role - possibly an unorthodox choice as a mezzo soprano, but one of my favourite singers.
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I love this country. not only because i was born there but mainly because it is what the bible says it is : Paradise. for me being in london right now indoors (raining again) is like putting a lion in a box just a bit bigger then the lion and expect it to be happy. i am that lion and i miss lots of things inisrael but i'll only share one trip i have done (a track) with some family members about two years ago (just before coming to london).
well, i have been in the israeli army for 3 years and learned a lot from it and one of the things i took with me from being there is the love for survival skills, navigation, and the ability to be in the wierdest situations and come out alive. and so one of my biggest hobbys became nature trips (with not too much aquipment and lots of skills). this time we went to the south of israel, to the dead sea ...
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Product Information for "Handel: Israel in Egypt" »
Product details
Title
Handel: Israel in Egypt
Composer
George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)
Orchestra / Ensemble(s)
Chamber Choir of Europe
Date of Release
20/11/2006
Recomended Retail Price
5.99 GBP
Label / Distributor
Brilliant Classics / RSK Entertainment Ltd
Pieces in Set
2
Genre(s)
Vocal and choral
Stereo
Stereo
EAN
5028421931319
Catalogue Number
93131
Work 1
Work Title
Israel in Egypt, HWV54
Excerpt(s)
1. PART 1_Lamentation of the Israelites - Overture 2. The sons of Israel do mourn; How is the mighty fall'n!; He put on righteousness; When the ear heard Him 3. How is the mighty fall'n!; He deliver'd the poor that cried; How is the mighty fall'n! 4. Their bodies are buried in peace; The people will tell; They shall receive 5. The merciful goodness of the Lord. PART 2_Exodus: 6. Now there arose a new king; And the children of Israel 7. Then sent he Moses; They loathed to drink 8. Their land brought forth frogs 9. He spake the word 10. He gave them hailstones 11. He sent a thick darkness 12. He smote all the first-born 13. But as for His people 14. Egypt was glad 15. He rebuked the Red Sea; He led them through the deep; But the waters overwhelmed 16. And Israel saw; And believed the Lord. PART 3_Moses' Song: 17. Moses and the children of Israel; I will sing unto the Lord 18. The Lord is my strength 19. He is my God; And I will exalt 20. The Lord is a man of war 21. The depths have covered them 22. Thy right hand O Lord; And in the greatness; Thou sentest forth Thy wrath 23. And with the blast 24. The enemy said 25. Thou didst blow 26. Who is like unto Thee; The earth swallowed Them 27. Thou in Thy mercy 28. The people shall hear 29. Thou shalt bring them in 30. For the horse of Pharoah 31. The Lord shall reign 32. And Miriam the prophetess; Sing ye to the Lord
Composer
George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)
Genre
Vocal & Choral
Date Written
1739 Revised 1756
Conductor
Anthony Bramall
Orchestra / Ensemble
Chamber Choir of Europe
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