Esther

~ Release by Handel; Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir, Chorus & Orchestra of the Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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▼CD 1
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1Esther, HWV 50: Scene 1. Ouverture / "'Tis greater far to spare"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel7:45
2Esther, HWV 50: Scene 1. "Pluck root and branch from out the land"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel2:09
3Esther, HWV 50: Scene 1. "Shall we the God of Israel fear?"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel1:54
4Esther, HWV 50: Scene 2. "Tune your harps to cheerful strains"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel3:55
5Esther, HWV 50: Scene 2. "Shall we of servitude complain"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel1:26
6Esther, HWV 50: Scene 2. "Praise the Lord with cheerful noise"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
soprano vocals [Israelite woman]:
Lynne Dawson (soprano) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel6:08
7Esther, HWV 50: Scene 2. "Sing songs of praise, bow down the knee"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel6:11
8Esther, HWV 50: Scene 3. "Ye sons of Israel mourn"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel2:05
9Esther, HWV 50: Scene 3. "O Jordan, Jordan, sacred tide"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel9:34
10Esther, HWV 50: Scene 4. "Dread not, righteous Queen, the danger"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel3:45
11Esther, HWV 50: Scene 4. "Tears assist me, pity moving"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel3:01
12Esther, HWV 50: Scene 4. "Save us, O Lord"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel1:31
▼CD 2
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1Esther, HWV 50: Scene 5. "Who dares intrude into our presence"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel1:08
2Esther, HWV 50: Scene 5. "Who calls my parting soul from death?" / "Awake, my soul, my life, my breath!"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel2:34
3Esther, HWV 50: Scene 5. "O beauteous Queen" / "If I find favour in thy sight"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel7:38
4Esther, HWV 50: Scene 5. "How can I stay when love invites"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel3:54
5Esther, HWV 50: Scene 5. "Virtue, truth and innocence"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel2:33
6Esther, HWV 50: Scene 5. "Jehovah, crown'd with glory bright" / "He comes: he comes to end our woes" / Scene 6. "Now, O Queen, thy suit declare"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel6:58
7Esther, HWV 50: Scene 6. "Turn not, O Queen, thy face away"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel2:10
8Esther, HWV 50: Scene 6. "Flatt'ring tongue, no more I hear thee!" / "Guards, seize the traitor"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel5:11
9Esther, HWV 50: Scene 6. "How art thou fall'n from thy height!"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel4:15
10Esther, HWV 50: Scene 6. "The Lord our enemy has slain" / "For ever blessed be thy holy name" / "Let Israel songs of joy repeat" / ... / "For ever blessed be thy holy name"
choir vocals:
Academy of Ancient Music Chorus (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23) and Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
orchestra:
Academy of Ancient Music (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
conductor:
Christopher Hogwood (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
recorded at:
St. Jude-on-the-Hill in Barnet, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-10-18 until 1984-10-23)
George Frideric Handel10:44

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ASIN:US: B00000E2YE [info]