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)
LOIS MARSHALL Arias From The Oratorios Of Handel Haydn Mendelssohn (1950s New Zealand 9-track vinyl LP on the maroon HMV label fully laminated picture sleeve with scalloped flipbacks. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has minimalsign of play MCALP1127) Track Listing: Jephta: Ye Sacred Priests Jephta: Farewell Ye Limpid Springs And Floods Solomon: Blessd The Day The Seasons : O How Pleasing The Senses Judas Maccabaeus: So Shall The Lute And Harp Samson: Let The Bright Seraphim Solomon: With Thee Th Unsheltered Moor Id Tread The Creation: With Verdure Glad Elijah: Hear Ye Israel
£23.00 used
THE ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS conducted by NEVILLE MARRINER Bach Albinoni Schubert Beethoven Handel Pachelbel Mozart (1970s German 16-track 4-LP vinyl set picture box with sleevenotes insert. The sleeve shows minimal wear andthe vinyl appears barely played SLS5267) Track Listing: Rondo for violin and orchestra in C major K
£23.00 used
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Handel: Alcina (1986 German 13-track 4-LP Direct Metal Mastering vinyl set with Richard Hickox conducting The Opera Stage Chorus and City Of London Baroque Sinfonia picture box with 36-page libretto booklet. The box shows minimal wear and the vinyl is Near Mint) Track Listing: Overture Act I Scene 1 & 2 Act I Scenes 3 - 10 Act I Scenes 11 - 15 Act II Scene 1 Act II Scenes 2 - 6 Act II Scenes 7 - 12 Act II Scene 13 and ballo Act III Sinfonia and Scene 1 Act III Scenes 2 - 5 Act III Scenes 6 - 11 Appendix: Recitative and aria: Vo cercando
£23.00 used