Immerse yourself in the timeless mastery of George Frideric Handel with the captivating release of "Händel: Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62." This live recording, released on July 7, 2017, by BR-Klassik, showcases the brilliance of Handel's choral and operatic genius, spanning a rich duration of 2 hours and 18 minutes. The album is a testament to Handel's enduring legacy, featuring the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, among other esteemed performers.
"Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62" is a profound exploration of Handel's compositional prowess, blending the grandeur of classical music with the dramatic intensity of opera. The oratorio, divided into three parts, offers a journey through a variety of moods and themes, from the solemn and reflective to the triumphant and jubilant. Each track, from the stirring "Overture" to the exultant "Hallelujah, Your Voices Raise," is a masterclass in Baroque composition, highlighting Handel's ability to evoke deep emotion and spiritual depth.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a comprehensive experience of Handel's artistry. It includes iconic pieces such as "Oh Liberty, Thou Choicest Treasure" and "Tyrants, Whom No Cov'nants Bind," which exemplify the composer's skill in weaving narrative and musical brilliance. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Handel's work, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Dive into the world of George Frideric Handel and discover the timeless beauty of "Händel: Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62."
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Tracks
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62: Overture (Live)George Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Why Do the Gentiles Tumult (Live)George Frideric Handel, Peter Harvey, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Let Us Break Off by Strength of Hand (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Oh Lord, How Many Are My Foes (Live)George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Him or His God We Not Fear (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Jehovah, to My Words Give Ear (Live)George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Him or His God We Scorn to Fear (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: The Highest, Who in Heav'n Doth Dwell (Live)George Frideric Handel, Peter Harvey, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Oh, Who Shall Pour into My Swollen Eyes (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Fly from the Threat'ning Vengeance, Fly (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Humbled with Fear (Live)George Frideric Handel, Peter Harvey, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: His Scepter Is the Rod of Righteousness (Live)George Frideric Handel, Peter Harvey, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Be Wise at Length (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Of Many Millions the Populous Rout (Live)George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Jehovah Is My Shield, My Glory (Live)George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: Fools or Madmen Stand (Live)George Frideric Handel, Peter Harvey, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 1: God Found Them Guilty (Live)George Frideric Handel, Peter Harvey, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: Oh Liberty, Thou Choicest Treasure (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: Who Trusts in God (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: Prophetic Visions Strike My Eye (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: May God, from Whom All Mercies Spring (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: The Lord Hath Heard My Pray'r (Live)George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: Then Will I Jehovah's Praise (Live)George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: All His Mercies Shall Endure (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: How Great and Many Perils Do Enfold (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: After Long Storms and Tempests Overblown (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: To God, Our Strength (Live)George Frideric Handel, Peter Harvey, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: He Has His Mansion Fix'd on High (Live)George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 2: Hallelujah, Your Voices Raise (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: Sinfonia - LiveGeorge Frideric Handel, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: I Will Sing unto the Lord (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: Who Is Like unto Thee, Oh Lord (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: He Gave Them Hailstones for Rain (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: When Warlike Ensigns Wave on High (Live)George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: The Enemy Said (Recitative) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: The Enemy Said (Aria) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: The Sword That's Drawn in Virtue's Cause (Live)George Frideric Handel, Peter Harvey, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: Millions Unborn Shall Bless the Hand (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: When Israel (Recitative) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: When Israel (Aria) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: Tyrants, Whom No Cov'nants Bind (Live)George Frideric Handel, Ben Johnson, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: May Balmy Peace (Recitative) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: May Balmy Peace (Aria) [Live]George Frideric Handel, Julia Doyle, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman
Occasional Oratorio, HWV 62, Pt. 3: Blessed Are All They That Fear the Lord (Live)George Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Howard Arman