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: Accompanied Recitative (Tenor) - Chorus "Now Strike the Golden Lyre Again"
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 Händel2:38
2Alexander's Feast: Aria (Bass) "Revenge, Timotheus Cries"
bass vocals:
Michael George (operatic bass) (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 Händel7:52
3Alexander's Feast: Accompanied Recitative (Tenor) "Give the Vengence Due"
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 Händel1:25
4Alexander's Feast: Aria (Tenor) "The Princes Applaud With a Furious Joy"
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 Händel2:23
5Alexander's Feast: Aria (Soprano) - Chorus "Thais Led the Way"
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 Händel5:13
6Alexander's Feast: Accompanied Recitative (Tenor) "Thus Long Ago"
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 Händel2:21
7Alexander's Feast: Grand Chorus "At Last Divine Cicilia Came"
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 Händel2:29
8Alexander's Feast: Recitative (Tenor & Bass) "Let Old Timotheus Yield the Prize"
bass vocals:
Michael George (operatic bass) (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 Händel0:22
9Alexander's Feast: Chorus "Let Old Timotheus Yield the Prize"
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 Händel3:28
10Organ Concerto Op. 4 No. 1 in G Minor: I. Larghetto e staccato
solo organ:
Paul Nicholson (harpsichordist & organist) (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:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289: I. Larghetto, e staccato (in 1990-04)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (from 1735 until 1736)
part of:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289
Georg Friedrich Händel4:49
11Organ Concerto Op. 4 No. 1 in G Minor: II. Allegro
solo organ:
Paul Nicholson (harpsichordist & organist) (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:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289: II. Allegro (in 1990-04)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (from 1735 until 1736)
part of:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289
Georg Friedrich Händel4:50
12Organ Concerto Op. 4 No. 1 in G Minor: III. Adagio
solo organ:
Paul Nicholson (harpsichordist & organist) (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:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289: III. Adagio (in 1990-04)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
arrangement of:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289: III. Adagio (for organ, Dupré)
part of:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289
Georg Friedrich Händel1:14
13Organ Concerto Op. 4 No. 1 in G Minor: IV. Andante
solo organ:
Paul Nicholson (harpsichordist & organist) (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:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289: IV. Andante (in 1990-04)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
arrangement of:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289: IV. Andante (for organ, Dupré)
part of:
Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 4 no. 1, HWV 289
Georg Friedrich Händel3:59
14Alexander's Feast: Additional Chorus "Your Voices Tune"
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 Händel3:00

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]