London Handel Orchestra
Esther

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Somm Recordings
Release date: 11/Oct/2011

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Disc 01
Esther HWV 50b (Oratorium)

01. "Overtüre: Andante - Larghetto - Allegro (1. Akt)"

02. "Breathe soft ye gales"

03. "Watchful angels"

04. "O King of kings, celestial Lord!"

05. "Alleluia"

06. "With transport, lovely quee"

07. "So much beauty sweetly blooming"

08. "Again shall Salem, to the skies"

09. "My heart is inditing"

10. "King's daughters"

11. "Upon the right hand"

12. "Kings shall be thy nursing fathers"

13. "Let me with freedom thy petition know"

14. "Endless fame"

15. "'Tis greaterfar to spare"

16. "Pluck root and branch"

17. "Our souls with ardour glow"

18. "Shall we the God of Israel fear?"

19. "Jerusalem no more shall mourn"

20. "Tune your harps to cheerful strains"

21. "Shall we of servitude complain"

22. "Praise the Lord with cheerful noise"

23. "How have our skins provok'd the Lord"

24. "Ye sons of Israel, mourn"

25. "O Jordan, Jordan sacred tide!"

26. "Ye sons of Israel, mourn"

Disc 02

01. "Tyrants may awhile presume (2. Akt)"

02. "Why sits that sorrow on thy brow?"

03. "Dread not, righteous Queen"

04. "O heaven, protect her"

05. "Blessing descend on downy wings"

06. "I go, the pow'r of grief to prove"

07. "Tears assist me, pity moving"

08. "Save us, O Lord!"

09. "Who dares intrude into our presence"

10. "Who calls my parting soul from death?"

11. "O beauteous queen, unclose those eyes"

12. "If I find a favour in thy sight"

13. "How can I stay when love invites?"

14. "With inward joy his visage glows"

15. "Heav'n has lent her ev'ry charm"

16. "The King will listen to the royal fair"

17. "Blessed are all they that fear the Lord"

18. "Jehovah crown'd with glory bright (3. Akt)"

19. "He comes! He comes to end our woes"

20. "Now O my queen, thy suit declare"

21. "Turn not, O queen, thy face away"

22. "Flatt'ring tongue, no more I hear thee"

23. "Guards, seize the traitor"

24. "Through the nation he shall be"

25. "All applauding crowds, around"

26. "How art thou fall'n from thy height!"

27. "I'll proclaim the wond'rous story"

28. "The Lord our enemy has slain, Allelujah!"

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London Handel Orchestra & Choir/ L.cummings

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Esther by Christiane Karg, released 18 July 2018. This version of Esther comes as a 2xCD. - LONDON HANDEL ORCHESTRA & CHOIR/L.CUMMINGS

Recorded between

"Esther" is a captivating oratorio by George Frideric Handel, brought to life in this remarkable CD recording featuring soloists Joshua, Bowman, and Bickley alongside the acclaimed London Handel Orchestra. Released by SOMM Recordings, this album offers listeners an authentic interpretation of one of Handel's earliest English-language oratorios?a work celebrated for its dramatic storytelling and rich musical textures. The featured artists are renowned interpreters of Baroque repertoire: Susan Bickley has graced major opera stages worldwide; James Bowman was a legendary countertenor with decades-long influence on early music performance; and Paul Agnew (Joshua) is internationally recognized for his expressive tenor voice. The London Handel Orchestra is lauded for its historically informed performances under expert direction. SOMM Recordings stands out as a British label dedicated to high-quality classical releases that spotlight both established masters and emerging talents?earning critical acclaim across Europe. This release not only showcases the brilliance of "Esther," but also highlights the artistry of some of today?s foremost Baroque specialists.

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05707700

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