The Handel Music Mix
George Frideric Handel was known for his royal melodies and fierce temper. Step into his musical world and listen to some of the most epic compositions of the Baroque period.
In this Coronation year, explore Royal composer and secret eater George Frideric Handel鈥檚 musical world. From Music for the Royal Fireworks and the Water Music, written for King George I鈥檚 flotilla on the River Thames, head inside the opera house where his temper sometimes got the better of him.
In this playlist, you鈥檒l also hear from his contemporaries: Vivaldi, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Arcangelo Corelli and Henry Purcell, as we celebrate Handel鈥檚 world in all its baroque splendour. Journey from Italy to France, London to Germany and hear two hidden gems from France鈥檚 first-ever female opera composer: 脡lisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre; and the Italian nun and prolific convent composer, Isabella Leonarda.
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George Frideric Handel
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351 (1749) - I. Overture
Orchestra: The English Concert. Conductor: Trevor Pinnock. -
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Arcangelo Corelli
Concerto grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 12 - II. Allegro
Orchestra: The English Concert. Conductor: Trevor Pinnock. -
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George Frideric Handel
Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 (Zadok the Priest)
Performer: Trevor Pinnock. Orchestra: The English Concert. Choir: Choir of Westminster Abbey. Conductor: Simon Preston. -
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Isabella Leonarda
Trio Sonata, Op. 16, Sonata Ottava: VI. 6/8. 3/2. 4/4. 3/2. Spiritoso. 3/2
Ensemble: Giardino di Delizie. Performer: Ewa Anna Augustynowicz. -
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George Frideric Handel
Rinaldo, HWV 7, Act 2: "Lascia ch'io pianga" (Almirena)
Performer: Maxim Emelyanychev. Performer: Joyce DiDonato. Orchestra: Il Pomo d鈥橭ro. Conductor: Maxim Emelyanychev. -
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Henry Purcell
Rondeau - Air - Minuet (Abdelazer, Z.570)
Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: Christopher Hogwood. -
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Jean鈥怋aptiste Lully
Armide: Prologue: Ouverture
Choir: Collegium Vocale Gent. Orchestra: La Chapelle Royale. Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe. -
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脡lisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre
Suite in G Major: V. Menuet. Rondeau
Ensemble: Amarillis. Performer: H茅lo茂se Gaillard. -
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George Frideric Handel
Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11, Act III: Aria. "Sento la gioia, ch'in sen mi brilla" (Arr. Pinnock)
Performer: Alison Balsom. Conductor: Trevor Pinnock. Ensemble: The English Concert. -
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William Boyce
Symphony No. 5 in D Major
Performer: Trevor Pinnock. Orchestra: The English Concert. -
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Antonio Vivaldi
Violin Concerto No. 3 in F Major, RV 293 "L'autunno"
Performer: Janine Jansen. Performer: Candida Thompson. Performer: Henk Rubingh. Performer: Julian Rachlin. Performer: Maarten Jansen. Performer: Stacey Watton. Performer: Liz Kenny. Performer: Jan Jansen. -
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: Allegro
Performer: Sir Roger Norrington. Orchestra: London Classical Players. -
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349: Alla Hornpipe
Performer: Sir Roger Norrington. Orchestra: London Classical Players. -
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Georg Philipp Telemann
Part I. Overture in E minor: II. R茅jouissance
Performer: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra. Performer: Petra M眉llejans. Performer: Gottfried von der Goltz. -
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Andrew Lloyd Webber
Make a Joyful Noise
Ensemble: Fanfare Trumpeters of the Royal Air Force. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Choir: Choir of Westminster Abbey. Conductor: Andrew Nethsingha.
