Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's masterpieces with "Sir Neville Marriner Conducts Handel," a meticulously curated collection that spans the breadth of Handel's genius. This album, released on November 1, 2023, by Warner Classics, features 50 tracks that showcase the composer's unparalleled skill in orchestral, choral, and operatic compositions. With a duration of over two and a half hours, this album is a comprehensive journey through Handel's most celebrated works, performed with the precision and passion that Sir Neville Marriner is renowned for.
From the lively and invigorating "Water Music" suites to the profound and moving arias from operas like "Alcina" and "Solomon," this album captures the essence of Handel's musical legacy. The inclusion of concertos, arias, and choral pieces provides a rich tapestry of sounds and styles, highlighting Handel's versatility and innovation. Notable selections include the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus from "Der Messias" and the enchanting "Ombra mai fù" from "Serse," both of which are performed with exquisite detail and emotional depth.
Sir Neville Marriner, the esteemed conductor, brings his extensive experience and deep understanding of Baroque music to this recording. His direction of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields ensures that each note is played with clarity and finesse, allowing Handel's compositions to shine in all their glory. The album's diverse repertoire makes it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection, offering a blend of familiar favorites and lesser-known gems.
Whether you are a longtime admirer of Handel's music or a newcomer to his works, "Sir Neville Marriner Conducts Handel" promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience. The album's high production quality and the conductor's expert interpretation make it a standout release in the world of classical music.
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: I. OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: IV. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: V. Allegro da capoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VI. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VII. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: IX. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: X. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Recorder Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: I. Andante - Allegro (Arr. Hogwood After Organ Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Recorder Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: II. Larghetto (Arr. Hogwood After Organ Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Recorder Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 6, HWV 294: III. Allegro moderato (Arr. Hogwood After Organ Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, David Munrow, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Alcina, HWV 34, Act 1: Aria. "Tornami a vagheggiar" (Morgana)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Kathleen Battle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Solomon, HWV 67, Act 3: Air. "Ev'ry Sight These Eyes Behold" (Queen of Sheba)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Kathleen Battle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Joshua, HWV 64, Act 3: Air. "Oh! Had I Jubal's Lyre" (Achsah)George Frideric Handel, Kathleen Battle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 3 in F Major, HWV 334: I. Overture. GraveGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 3 in F Major, HWV 334: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 3 in F Major, HWV 334: III. Allegro ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 3 in F Major, HWV 334: IV. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 3 in F Major, HWV 334: V. Andante larghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 3 in F Major, HWV 334: VI. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel / Orch. Connah: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1: Arioso. "Ombra mai fù"George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 1: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 1: Arie. "Doch wer wird ertragen den Tag seiner Ankunft"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Brigitte Fassbaender
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 1: Chor. "Sein Joch ist sanft, die Bürde ist leicht"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Südfunkchor
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Arie. "Er ward verschmähet und verachtet"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Brigitte Fassbaender
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Arie. "Du fuhrst zum Himmel auf"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Robert Holl
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Arie. "Du zerschlägst sie mit dem eisernen Zepter"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Robert Gambill
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Chor. "Hallelujah"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Südfunkchor
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 3: Duett. "O Tod, o Tod, wo ist dein Stachel?" - Chor. "Drum Dank sei Dir, o Gott"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Brigitte Fassbaender, Robert Gambill, Südfunkchor
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 3: Chor. "Würdig ist das Lamm, das da starb"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Südfunkchor
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: XI. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: III. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: IV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: V. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Agrippina, HWV 6: OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 332: I. OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 332: II. Allegro ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 332: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 332: IV LentoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 332: V. A tempo ordinarioGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 332: VI. Alla breve moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Concerto a due cori No. 1 in B-Flat Major, HWV 332: VII. MinuettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Trumpet Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: I. Grave (Transcr. of Oboe Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Maurice André, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Trumpet Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: II. Allegro (Transcr. of Oboe Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Maurice André, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Trumpet Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: III. Sarabande. Largo (Transcr. of Oboe Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Maurice André, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Trumpet Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV 287: IV. Allegro (Transcr. of Oboe Concerto)George Frideric Handel, Maurice André, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
George Frideric Handel, born in 1685 in Halle, Germany, is one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era, renowned for his enduring influence on classical music. His prolific career spanned various genres, including operas, oratorios, anthems, and concerti grossi. Handel's compositions, such as the iconic 'Water Music' and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks', continue to captivate audiences today. After settling in London in 1712, he became a prominent figure in British musical life, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural landscape. Handel's works are celebrated for their grandeur and emotional depth, making him a cornerstone of the Baroque period and a symbol of European musical heritage. His final resting place is in the south transept of Westminster Abbey, a testament to his enduring legacy.
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