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Notes and Editorial Reviews
The oratorio 'Israel in Egypt' was a turning point in the career of George Frideric Handel. Prior to its 1739 composition, Handel's focus and fame rested on his Italian operas. 'Israel in Egypt' marks Handel's foray into the English baroque oratorio, the first in a series of great works that also included his 'Saul,' 'Messiah' and 'Solomon.'
Set to texts taken from the Old Testament of the Bible, the work is divided into three parts: "The Lamentations of the Israelites," "Exodus" and "Moses' Song." Handel's oratorio is a grand work where the chorus assumes the key dramatic role. This recording features the Kings College Choir of Cambridge, whose pure tone and technical agility make this a very exciting performance. The choir is ably
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supported by the Brandenburg Consort performing on period instruments. The epic dramatic moments, such as the descriptions of the plagues of Egypt, come off brilliantly, as do the more solo delicate arias. This is a vibrant performance of one the great works of the baroque. Read less
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Israel in Egypt, HWV 54 by George Frideric Handel
Performer:
Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Ian Bostridge (Tenor),
Stephen Varcoe (Bass),
Libby Crabtree (Soprano),
Robert Ogden (Countertenor),
Angela East (Cello),
Henry Herford (Bass),
Alastair Ross (Harpsichord),
James Vivian (Organ),
Susan Gritton (Soprano)
Conductor:
Stephen Cleobury
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Brandenburg Consort,
Cambridge King's College Choir
Period: Baroque
Written: by 1739; London, England
Date of Recording: 07/1995
Venue: Chapel, King's College, Cambridge
Length: 125 Minutes 50 Secs.
Sound Samples
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 1. Prelude
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 2. The Sons of Israel do mourn
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 3. He put on righteousness
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 4. When the ear heard him
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 5. How is the mighty fall'n
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 6. He deliver'd the poor
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 7. How is the mighty fall'n
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 8. The righteous shall be had
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 9. Their bodies are buried in peace
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 10. The people will tell
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 11. They shall receive a glorious kingdom
Israel in Egypt - ed. Watkins Shaw - The ways of Zion do mourn: 12. The merciful goodness of the Lord
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 13. Now there arose a new king
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 14. And the children of Israel
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 15. Then sent he Moses
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 16. They loathed to drink of the river
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 17. Their land brought forth frogs
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 18. He spake the word
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 19. He gave them hailstones
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 20. He sent a thick darkness
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 21. He smote all the first-born of Egypt
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 22. But as for his people
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 23. Egypt was glad
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 24. He rebuked the Red Sea
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 25. He led them through the deep
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 26. But the waters overwhelmed their enemies
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 27. And Israel saw that great work
Israel in Egypt - Exodus: 28. And believed the Lord
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 29. Moses and the children of Israel
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 30. I will sing unto the Lord
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 31. The Lord is my strength
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 32. He is my God
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 33. The Lord is a man of war
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 34. The depths have cover'd them
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 35. Thy right hand, O Lord
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 36. Thou sendest forth thy wrath
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 37. And with the blast of thy nostrils
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 38. The enemy said
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 39. Thou didst blow
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 40. Who is like unto thee
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 41. Thou in thy mercy
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 42. The people shall hear
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 43. Thou shalt bring them in
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 44. The Lord shall reign for ever and ever
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 45. For the horse of Pharaoh
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 46. The Lord shall reign for ever and ever
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 47. And Miriam the prophetess
Israel in Egypt / Moses' Song: 48. Sing ye to the Lord
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