Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's "Handel: Song for St. Cecilia's Day," released on Delphian Records in 2012. This exquisite collection of classical masterpieces showcases Handel's unparalleled genius, blending choral and operatic brilliance into a cohesive and captivating musical journey. The album features the complete "Song for St. Cecilia's Day," HWV 76, a celebratory ode to the patron saint of music, alongside the enchanting "Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, HWV 325, Op. 6 No. 7" and the stirring anthem "Look Down, Harmonious Saint, HWV 124." With a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album is a testament to Handel's enduring influence and the rich tapestry of his musical legacy. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and rewarding listening experience.
(C) 2012 Delphian Records Ltd(P) 2012 Delphian Records Ltd
Tracks
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: From harmony, from heav'nly harmony (Tenor recitative)George Frideric Handel, Ed Lyon, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: From harmony, from heav'nly harmony (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: What passion cannot music raise and quell? (Soprano air)George Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Mary Bevan, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: The trumpet's loud clangour (Tenor air and Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Ed Lyon, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: La MarcheGeorge Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: The soft complaining flute (Soprano air)George Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Mary Bevan, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: Sharp violins proclaim (Tenor air)George Frideric Handel, Ed Lyon, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: But oh! what art can teach? (Soprano air)George Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Mary Bevan, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: Orpheus could lead the savage race (Soprano air)George Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Mary Bevan, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: But bright Cecilia rais'd the wonder high'r (Soprano recitative)George Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Mary Bevan, Richard Neville-Towle
Song for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: As from the pow'r of sacred lays (Soprano and chorus)George Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Mary Bevan, Richard Neville-Towle
Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, HWV 325, Op. 6 No. 7: Largo - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, HWV 325, Op. 6 No. 7: Largo e PianoGeorge Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, HWV 325, Op. 6 No. 7: AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Concerto Grosso in B-Flat Major, HWV 325, Op. 6 No. 7: HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle
Look Down, Harmonious Saint, HWV 124: Musick! That all-persuading art - Sweet accents all your numbers graceGeorge Frideric Handel, Ed Lyon, Ludus Baroque, Mary Bevan, Richard Neville-Towle
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