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- Date Released: March 21, 2006
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Classical, Classical Sacred, Classical Vocal
- Label: BIS
A magnificent recording of two of the finest young singers that regularly perform Baroque music.
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We Say...
This is a magnificent recording of two of the most engaging of the younger generation of British singers who regularly perform Baroque music (Robin Blaze and Carolyn Sampson). These duets from Handel’s oratorios reveal just what a genius he was in creating mood and situation, often of the most exquisite intensity. The two numbers from Theodora, in which the doomed lovers sing to each other, are incredibly moving, as is the forgiveness duet from Esther. Blaze and Sampson have voices that not only have great individuality but also blend beautifully — and they are both intelligent enough singers that they also appear in harmony of approach too. Nicholas Kraemer and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment accompany with sensitivity and warmth, adding to the considerable allure of this fine programme.
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Jephtha, HWV 70, Act I: These labours past
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6:27 |
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Joshua, HWV 64 (excerpts): Act III: Oh peerless maid
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2:40 |
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Joshua, HWV 64 (excerpts): Act I: Our limpid streams
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2:55 |
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Belshazzar, HWV 61, Act III: Great victor, at your feet I bow
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5:03 |
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Susanna, HWV 66 (excerpts): Act I: When thou art nigh
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3:35 |
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Susanna, HWV 66 (excerpts): Act III: To my chaste Susanna's praise
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3:16 |
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Theodora, HWV 68 (excerpts): Act II: To thee, thou glorious son of worth
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5:43 |
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Theodora, HWV 68 (excerpts): Act III: Streams of pleasure ever flowing
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6:04 |
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Solomon, HWV 67 (excerpts): Act I: Welcome as the dawn of day
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3:57 |
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Solomon, HWV 67 (excerpts): Act III: Ev'ry joy that wisdom knows
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3:31 |
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Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74, "Eternal Source of Light Divine": Kind health descends
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4:46 |
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Saul, HWV 53 (excerpts): Act II: O fairest of ten thousand fair
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3:01 |
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Saul, HWV 53 (excerpts): Act II: At persecution I can laugh
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1:27 |
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Deborah, HWV 51 (excerpts): Act I: Where do thy ardours raise me!
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4:47 |
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Deborah, HWV 51 (excerpts): Act II: Smiling freedom, lovely guest
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3:56 |
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Alexander Balus, HWV 65, Act II: Hail wedded love
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3:28 |
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Alexander's Feast, HWV 75: Part II: Let's imitate her notes above
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2:40 |
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Esther, HWV 50b, Act II: Who calls my parting soul
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3:32 |
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18 Total Tracks, 70:48 Total Length
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Credits
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Composers
George Frederic Handel -
Performers
Robin Blaze played Counter Tenor (Vocal) // Carolyn Sampson played Soprano (Vocal) -
Other Details
- Conductor:
- Nicholas Kraemer
- Instruments:
- Soprano (Vocal) //
- Counter Tenor (Vocal)
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