Artist: Handel
Genre: Classical/Baroque
George Frideric Handel was a German-born British Baroque composer who became one of the most celebrated composers of his era. His works, including the oratorio 'Messiah,' the 'Water Music,' the 'Music for the Royal Fireworks,' and numerous operas, represent the pinnacle of Baroque musical achievement. Born in Halle, Germany, Handel spent most of his career in London, where he became a naturalized British citizen. His dramatic flair and melodic gifts made his operas and oratorios hugely popular. 'Messiah,' with its famous 'Hallelujah' chorus, remains one of the most frequently performed choral works in the Western canon. Handel's influence extended throughout classical music history, with his work admired by Mozart, Beethoven, and countless subsequent composers. His ability to combine Italian operatic style with German craftsmanship created music of enduring power and beauty.
Handel vinyl records (83)
THE SINFONIA OF LONDON conducted by ALEXANDER FARIS Tchaikovsky / Bach / Boccherini / Handel (1959 UK mail order only mono LP featuring Tchaikovskys Serenade For String Orchestra Bachs Air From Suite No.3 In D Boccherinis Minuet From String Quintet In E & Handels Minuet from Berenice front laminated flipback picture sleeve
£17.00 used
THE SINFONIA OF LONDON conducted by SIR ARTHUR BLISS Bliss: Checkmate Ballet Suite / Handel: Water Music Suite / Purcell: Set Of Act-Tunes And Dances (1960 UK stereo LP featuring compositions by Sir Arthur Bliss George Frideric Handel & HenryPurcell stereo stickered front laminated flipback picture sleeve
£17.00 used
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA & CHORUS conducted by OTTO KLEMPERER El Mesias (1983 Spanish triple LP box set complete with an eight page full size Spanish libretto also featuring Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Grace Hoffman Nicolai Gedda & Jerome Hines great picture box. The box shows just a little light shelfwear & all vinyl is immaculate)
£28.00 used
WANDA LANDOWSKA Handel: Suites Nos. 2 5 7 10 & 14 (Amazing 1965 UK Mono LP of solo performances by the lady who almost single handedly returned the Harpsichord to its proper place within the modern musical canon. The LP is accompanied by an extensive twenty four page illustrated booklet with notes about the pieces and even musical stave for those eager to follow
£39.00 used
YEHUDI MENUHIN directs THE BATH FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Concertos By Bach Vivaldi & Handel (1979 UK stereo vinyl LP also starring Leon Goossens on Oboe fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl is Near Mint SXLP30294) Track Listing: J. S. Bach Concerto In D Minor A1 1st Movement - Allegro A2 2nd Movement - Adagio A3 3rd Movement - Allegro Antonio Vivaldi Concerto In B Minor Op
£12.00 used
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL A Birthday Celebration (1985 UK yellow ASV label 16-track stereo vinyl LP including performances from the English Chamber Orchestra Northern Sinfonia Of England and Scottish Chamber Orchestra glossy picture sleeve with extensive liner notes ABM767)
£9.00 used
BOYD NEEL ORCHESTRA conducted by BOYD NEEL The Water Music (1960 UK mono LP front laminated scalloped flipback picture sleeve. The flimsy sleeve shows a little creasing to the bottom flip but otherwise very little general shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play ACL19)
£12.00 used
SIR ARTHUR BLISS conducting THE SINFONIA OF LONDON Checkmate Ballet Suite / Handel: Water Music Suite / Purcell: Set Of Act-Tunes And Dances (1960 UK mono LP with the opening piece conducted by the composer front laminated flipback picturesleeve. The sleeve sh9ows just a little light shelfwear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition & shows few signs of play T52) Track Listing: Checkmate Ballet Suite (Bliss) 30:57 - Dance Of The Red Pawns - Dance Of The Four Knights - Dance Of The Black Queen - The Red Knights Mazurka - The Ceremony Of The Bishops - Finale Water Music Suite (Handel) 25:14 Nos
£14.00 used
NICOLAS KYNASTON Handel Organ Concerti (1973 UK 4-track vinyl LP with The Virtuosi Of England conductred by Arthur Davison front laminated picture sleeve with sleeve notes by Richard Townend. The sleeve displays some light ring wear and minor laminate creasing the unlaminated back shows just a little discolouration the vinyl looks as good as new and barely played CFP40044) Track Listing: Sonata From The Oratorio Organ ConcertoOp
£9.00 used
THE LONDON HANDEL PLAYERS conducted by ASHLEY LOWTHER Excerpts From Water Music (1960s UK 3-track MONO vinyl LP also includes Concerto No. 3 For Oboe And Strings & Concerto In F Major Fro Organ And Orchestra [The Cuckoo And The Nightingale] front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played HPG1026) Track Listing: Overture Adagio Allegro Air Menuet I Allegro Moderato Andante-Allegro Menuet II Hornpipe Bourrée Coro Concerto No
£12.00 used