Alexander's Feast

~ Release by Handel; The Sixteen, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Alexander's Feast or The Power of Musick. Wrote in Honour of St. Cecilia by Mr. Dryden. Set to Musick by Mr. Handel

Soloists:

  • Nancy Argenta (soprano)
  • Ian Partridge (tenor)
  • Michael George (bass-baritone)

Recorded at Hollows Church, Gospel Oak, London NW3, April 1990

Annotation last modified on 2018-02-11 13:02 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Alexander's Feast: Overture
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
recording of:
Alexander's Feast, HWV 75: Part I, no. 1. Overture
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1736)
part of:
Alexander's Feast, HWV 75: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel6:21
2Alexander's Feast: Recitative (Tenor) "'Twas the Royal Feast"
tenor vocals:
Ian Partridge (tenor) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel0:58
3Alexander's Feast: Aria (Tenor) - Chorus "Happy Pair"
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (in 1990-04)
tenor vocals:
Ian Partridge (tenor) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel4:45
4Alexander's Feast: Recitative (Tenor) "Timotheus Plac'd on High"
tenor vocals:
Ian Partridge (tenor) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel0:26
5Harp Concerto, Op. 4 No. 6 in B-flat major: I. Allegro
harp [triple harp]:
Andrew Lawrence‐King (Early music harpist and conductor) (in 1990-04)
strings [concertino]:
Tragicomedia (instrumental ensemble) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
recording of:
Harp Concerto in B‐flat major, op. 4 no. 6, HWV 294: I. Andante – Allegro (original version, for harp) (in 1990-04)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1736)
part of:
Harp Concerto in B‐flat major, op. 4 no. 6, HWV 294
Georg Friedrich Händel6:24
6Harp Concerto, Op. 4 No. 6 in B-flat major: II. Larghetto
harp [triple harp]:
Andrew Lawrence‐King (Early music harpist and conductor) (in 1990-04)
strings [concertino]:
Tragicomedia (instrumental ensemble) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
recording of:
Harp Concerto in B‐flat major, op. 4 no. 6, HWV 294: II. Larghetto (original version, for harp) (in 1990-04)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1736)
part of:
Harp Concerto in B‐flat major, op. 4 no. 6, HWV 294
Georg Friedrich Händel4:15
7Harp Concerto, Op. 4 No. 6 in B-flat major: III. Allegro Moderato
harp [triple harp]:
Andrew Lawrence‐King (Early music harpist and conductor) (in 1990-04)
strings [concertino]:
Tragicomedia (instrumental ensemble) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
recording of:
Harp Concerto in B‐flat major, op. 4 no. 6, HWV 294: III. Allegro moderato (original version, for harp) (in 1990-04)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1736)
part of:
Harp Concerto in B‐flat major, op. 4 no. 6, HWV 294
Georg Friedrich Händel2:43
8Alexander's Feast: Recitative (Soprano) "The Song Began From Jove"
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel1:01
9Alexander's Feast: Chorus "The List'ning Crowd"
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel2:09
10Alexander's Feast: Aria (Soprano) "With Ravish'd Ears"
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel3:35
11Alexander's Feast: Recitative (Tenor) "The Praise of Bacchus"
tenor vocals:
Ian Partridge (tenor) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel0:36
12Alexander's Feast: Aria (Basse) - Chorus "Bacchus, Ever Fair and Young"
bass vocals:
Michael George (operatic bass) (in 1990-04)
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel5:09
13Alexander's Feast: Recitative (Tenor) "Sooth'd With the Sound"
tenor vocals:
Ian Partridge (tenor) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel0:45
14Alexander's Feast: Accompanied Recitative (Soprano) "He Chose Mournful Muse"
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel1:25
15Alexander's Feast: Aria (Soprano) "He Sung Darius, Great and Good"
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel2:48
16Alexander's Feast: Accompanied Recitative (Soprano) "With Downcast Looks"
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel0:55
17Alexander's Feast: Chorus "Behold Darius, Great and Good"
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel2:13
18Alexander's Feast: Recitative (Tenor) "The Mighty Master Smil'd"
tenor vocals:
Ian Partridge (tenor) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel0:31
19Alexander's Feast: Arioso (Soprano) "Softly Sweet, in Lydian Measures"
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel3:35
20Alexander's Feast: Aria (Soprano) "War, He Sung, Is Toil and Trouble"
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel4:38
21Alexander's Feast: Chorus "The Many Rend the Skies"
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel3:58
22Alexander's Feast: Aria (Soprano) "The Prince, Unable to Conceal His Pain"
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel6:27
23Alexander's Feast: Chorus "The Many Rend the Skies"
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (in 1990-04)
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention (in 1990-04)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (in 1990-04)
recorded at:
All Hallows’ Church (Gospel Oak) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-04)
Georg Friedrich Händel4:03
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Credits

Release

organ:Paul Nicholson (harpsichordist & organist)
bass-baritone vocals and guest bass-baritone vocals:Michael George (operatic bass)
choir vocals:The Sixteen (UK choir)
guest soprano vocals:Nancy Argenta (soprano)
guest tenor vocals:Ian Partridge (tenor)
ASIN:US: B0007DBXJC [info]
purchase for mail-order:https://thesixteen.com/ [info]