Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with the English Chamber Orchestra's latest album, "Bach, Handel & Telemann." Released on August 10, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, this exquisite collection spans a generous 2 hours and 44 minutes, featuring 46 tracks that showcase the unparalleled genius of three Baroque masters: Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Georg Philipp Telemann.
The album is a rich tapestry of genres, seamlessly blending classical orchestral pieces, operatic arias, and chamber music. It opens with the majestic "Sinfonia" from Handel's "Messiah," setting the stage for a journey through some of the most celebrated works of the Baroque era. The English Chamber Orchestra, renowned for their precision and expressiveness, brings a fresh vitality to these timeless compositions.
Highlights include the powerful "Hallelujah" chorus from Handel's "Messiah," the intricate "Concerto for Two Violins" by Bach, and the vibrant "Trumpet Concerto" by Telemann. The album also features excerpts from Handel's opera "Saul," offering a glimpse into the dramatic and emotional depth of his vocal works.
Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a comprehensive and captivating exploration of the Baroque period. The English Chamber Orchestra's masterful performances bring clarity, passion, and technical brilliance to each piece, making this a must-listen for anyone appreciating the refined artistry of classical music.
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 1: Chorus. "And the Glory, the Glory of the Lord"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Choir, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 2: Aria. "But Who May Abide"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, Helen Watts, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 5: Aria. "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, Felicity Palmer, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2, Scene 2: Aria. "But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, Ryland Davies, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2, Scene 6: Aria. "Why Do the Nations"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, John Shirley-Quirk, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3, Scene 1: Chorus. "Since by Man Came Death"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Choir, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2, Scene 7: Chorus. "Hallelujah"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Choir, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3, Scene 3: Aria. "If God Be for Us"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, Felicity Palmer, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3, Scene 4: Chorus. "Worthy Is the Lamb"George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Choir, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Leslie Pearson, Salvatore Accardo, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Leslie Pearson, Salvatore Accardo, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Leslie Pearson, Salvatore Accardo, English Chamber Orchestra
Telemann: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7: I. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate, Ole Edvard Antonsen
Telemann: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7: II. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate, Ole Edvard Antonsen
Telemann: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7: III. GraveGeorg Philipp Telemann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate, Ole Edvard Antonsen
Telemann: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7: IV. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate, Ole Edvard Antonsen
Bach, JS: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D Minor, BWV 1060R: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Neil Black, Jeffrey Tate, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D Minor, BWV 1060R: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Neil Black, Jeffrey Tate, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D Minor, BWV 1060R: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Neil Black, Jeffrey Tate, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": I. The King Shall RejoiceGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": II. Exceeding Glad Shall He BeGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": III. Glory and Great WorshipGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": IV. Thou Hast Prevented HimGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260 "The King Shall Rejoice": V. AllelujaGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, English Chamber Orchestra, Philip Ledger
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, English Chamber Orchestra, Philip Ledger
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: III. Gavottes I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, English Chamber Orchestra, Philip Ledger
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: IV. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, English Chamber Orchestra, Philip Ledger
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: V. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, English Chamber Orchestra, Philip Ledger
Telemann: Concerto for 2 Oboes and Trumpet in D Major, TWV 53:D2: I. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Maurice André, Sir Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra
Telemann: Concerto for 2 Oboes and Trumpet in D Major, TWV 53:D2: II. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra
Telemann: Concerto for 2 Oboes and Trumpet in D Major, TWV 53:D2: III. AriaGeorg Philipp Telemann, Sir Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra
Telemann: Concerto for 2 Oboes and Trumpet in D Major, TWV 53:D2: IV. —Georg Philipp Telemann, Maurice André, Sir Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra
Telemann: Concerto for 2 Oboes and Trumpet in D Major, TWV 53:D2: V. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Maurice André, Sir Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Jeffrey Tate, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Jeffrey Tate, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Jeffrey Tate, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 "Zadok the Priest"George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1, Scene 2: Aria. "Oh God-Like Youth" (Michal)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Margaret Marshall, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 1, Scene 5: Aria. "O Lord, Whose Mercies Numberless" (David)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Paul Esswood, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 2, Scene 4: Aria. "Your Words, Oh King" (David)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Paul Esswood, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 2, Scene 5: Chorus. "Is There a Man?" (Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 2, Scene 6: Sinfonia. Largo - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 3, Scene 5: Aria. "From This Unhappy Day" (Merab)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Sally Burgess, English Chamber Orchestra
Handel: Saul, HWV 53, Act 3, Scene 5: Solo and Chorus. "Oh Fatal Day!" (David, Israelites)George Frideric Handel, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Paul Esswood, English Chamber Orchestra