The Charitable Will Be Remembered
Donald Macleod focuses on the debut in Ireland of Handel's most enduring work, Messiah, as well as the composer's involvement with Thomas Coram's Foundling Hospital.
Handel's most enduring work, Messiah, debuts in Ireland, and the composer becomes involved with Thomas Coram's Foundling Hospital.
Also featuring Handel's tribute to the last reigning British monarch to lead his troops into battle. Presented by Donald Macleod.
I know that my redeemer liveth (Messiah)
Caroline Sampson, soprano
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers, conductor
The Dettingen Anthem
Choir of Westminster Abbey
English Concert
Simon Preston, conductor
Enjoy the sweet Elysian grove (Alceste)
Paul Elliott, tenor
Academy of Ancient Music
Christopher Hogwood, conductor
Anthem for the Foundling Hospital
Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Academy of Ancient Music,
Simon Preston, conductor.
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George Frideric Handel
Messiah: I know that my redeemer liveth
Choir: The Sixteen. Conductor: Harry Christophers. Singer: Carolyn Sampson.- CORO : 1606-2.
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George Frideric Handel
Messiah: I know that my redeemer liveth
Choir: The Sixteen. Conductor: Harry Christophers. Singer: Carolyn Sampson.- CORO : 1606-2.
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George Frideric Handel
The Dettingen Anthem
Performer: The English Concert. Performer: Choir of Westminster Abbey. Conductor: Simon Preston.- ARCHIV : 410 647-2.
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George Frideric Handel
The Dettingen Anthem
Performer: The English Concert. Performer: Choir of Westminster Abbey. Conductor: Simon Preston.- ARCHIV : 410 647-2.
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George Frideric Handel
Alceste: Enjoy the Sweet Elysian Grove
Performer: Academy of Ancient Music. Director: Christopher Hogwood. Singer: Paul Elliott.- L'OISEAU-LYRE : 443-183-2.
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George Frideric Handel
Alceste: Enjoy the Sweet Elysian Grove
Performer: Academy of Ancient Music. Director: Christopher Hogwood. Singer: Paul Elliott.- L'OISEAU-LYRE : 443-183-2.
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George Frideric Handel
Anthem for the foundling hospital
Performer: Academy of Ancient Music. Performer: Christ Church Cathedral Oxford Choir. Conductor: Simon Preston. Singer: Judith Nelson. Singer: Emma Kirkby. Singer: James Bowman. Singer: Martyn Hill.- L'OISEAU-LYRE : 421-654-2.
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George Frideric Handel
Anthem for the foundling hospital
Performer: Academy of Ancient Music. Performer: Christ Church Cathedral Oxford Choir. Conductor: Simon Preston. Singer: Judith Nelson. Singer: Emma Kirkby. Singer: James Bowman. Singer: Martyn Hill.- L'OISEAU-LYRE : 421-654-2.
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