03. "Rezitativ: Well may your sorrows - Daughters, let your distressful cries..."
04. "Duett: From this dread scene"
05. "Chor: For Sion lamention make"
06. "Rezitativ: Not vain is all this storm of grief"
07. "Arie: Pious orgies, pious airs"
08. "Chor: O Father"
09. "Accompagnato: I feel the deity"
10. "Arie: Arm! Ye brave"
11. "Chor: We come, in bright array"
12. "Rezitativ: 'Tis well, my friends"
13. "Arie: Call forth thy powe'rs"
14. "Rezitativ: To Heaven's almighty King"
15. "Arie: O liberty"
16. "Duett: Come, ever-smiling liberty"
17. "Duett: Lead on, lead on"
18. "Rezitativ: So will'd my father"
19. "Chor: Disdainful of danger"
20. "Rezitativ: Ambition!"
21. "Arie: No unhallow'd desire"
22. "Chor: Hear us, o Lord"
23. "Chor: Fall'n is the foe (2. Akt)"
24. "Rezitativ: Victorious hero!"
25. "Arie: So rapid thy course is"
26. "Rezitativ: Well may we hope"
27. "Duett und Chor: Sion now"
28. "Rezitativ: Oh, let eternal honours"
29. "Arie: From mighty kings"
30. "Duett und Chor: Hail, hail"
Disc 02 01. "Rezitativ: Thanky to my brethren"
02. "Arie: How vain is man"
03. "Rezitativ: O Judas"
04. "Arie und Chor: Ah, wretched"
05. "Rezitativ: Be comforted"
06. "Arie: The Lord worketh wonders"
07. "Rezitativ: My arms"
08. "Arie: Sound an alarm"
09. "Marsch: During the circumvection of the Ark of the Covenant"
10. "Rezitativ: Enough! To heaven"
11. "Arie: With pious hearts"
12. "Rezitativ: Ye worshippers - No more in Sion"
13. "Duett und Chor: Oh, never bow we down"
14. "Introduktion (3. Akt)"
15. "Arie: Father of heaven"
16. "Accompagnato und Rezitativ: See, see yon flames - Oh, grant it"
17. "Arie: So shall the lute"
18. "Rezitativ: From Capharsalama"
19. "Arie: Cease thy anguish"
20. "Rezitativ: Yet more, Nicanor"
21. "Chor: See! The conqu'ring hero comes"
22. "Chor: Sing unto God"
23. "Rezitativ: Sweet flow the strains"
24. "Arie: With honour let desert be crown'd"
25. "Rezitativ: Peace to my countrymen"
26. "Rezitativ: Again to earth"
27. "Duett: O lovely peace"
28. "Arie und Chor: Rejoice, o Judah - Hallelujah! Amen"
Number of discs:
2
Extra-Infos:
Choeur De Chambre De Namur/ Leonardo Alarcon
Description:
Labelcode AMBR24.2
Discover the powerful oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus" on CD, performed by Garcia Alarcon, the Namur Chamber Choir, and Les Agrémens. This masterful interpretation brings Handel?s stirring work to life with vibrant energy and emotional depth. Leonardo García Alarcón is renowned for his expertise in Baroque music, leading acclaimed ensembles such as Cappella Mediterranea and earning international recognition for his innovative interpretations. The Namur Chamber Choir has established itself as one of Europe?s premier vocal groups, while Les Agrémens are celebrated for their historically informed performances on period instruments. Released by AMBRONAY, a distinguished label known for its dedication to early music and high-quality productions, this recording stands out both musically and technically.