Handel: Alexander's Feast - SACD |
This page lists all recordings of Alexander's Feast, by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) on SACD. |
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Dorothee Mields (soprano), Paul Agnew (Tenor), Woong-jo Choi (bass) & Judith Berning (alto) Aachener Kammerchor, Overbacher Kammerchor & Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch Alexander’s Feast is an oratorio in the best traditions of the English Cecilan odes. These are festive works intended to honour the patron saint of music. Completed shortly after being nursed back from ill health in 1736 Alexander’s Feast became one of Handel’s most popular choral works. This beautifully recorded and presented 2 CD set truly demonstrates the splendour of this work. | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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“Neumann's forces respond magnificently. Solo voices have a rare, natural ease. In Alexander's Feast, Simone Kermes's accompanied recitative… is breathtaking; Konstantin Wolff is thrilling in 'Revenge Timotheus cries' and terrifyingly evocative as bassoons conjure up 'a ghastly band [of ghosts]'... The clarity...27 voices, while the orchestra, similarly proportioned, is splendidly taut. In short, this recording is an outstanding contribution to the Handel anniversary celebrations.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2009 ***** “Collegium Cartusianum play with suppleness, unforced strength in extrovert numbers and sensitivity in quieter and more lyrical moments… Simone Kermes's melancholic delivery of the pitiful "He chose a mournful muse" is breathtaking… The Cologne Chamber Choir is excellent: the voices in the opening phrase of "The list'ning crowd" seem to float effortlessly... "Break his bands of sleep asunder" is sensational and the falling cadences evoking "heav'nly harmony" are beautifully balanced during the first chorus of the shorter ode.” Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2009 | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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