Saul

~ Release by Georg Frideric Handel; René Jacobs (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

1CD
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1Saul: Symphony: Allegro - Larghetto - Allegro - Andante larghetto
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Symphony (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53
George Frideric Handel8:00
2Saul: Act I, Scene 1. No. 1 "How excellent Thy name, o Lord"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 2a. Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord" (1st) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:37
3Saul: Act I, Scene 1. No. 2 "An infant raised by thy command" / No. 3 "Along the monster atheist strode"
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 3. Air "An infant raised by thy command" (Soprano) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 4. Trio "Along the monster atheist strode" (Alto, Tenor, Bass) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:09
4Saul: Act I, Scene 1. No. 4 "The youth inspired by Thee, o Lord" / No. 5 "How excellent Thy name, o Lord"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 2b. Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord" (2nd) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 5. "The Youth inspired by Thee, o Lord" (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:56
5Saul: Act I, Scene 2. Nos. 6 & 7. "He comes, he comes!" / "O God-like youth!" / No. 8 "Behold, o King, the brave, victorious youth"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Finnur Bjarnason (Icelandic tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 6. Recitative "He comes, he comes" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 7. Air "O God-like youth!" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 8. Recitative "Behold, o King, the brave, victorious youth" (Abner, Saul, David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:38
6Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 9 "O king, your favours with delight" / No. 10 "Oh early piety!"
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 9. Air "O king, your favours with delight" (David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 10. Recitative "Oh early piety!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel5:22
7Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 11 "What abject thoughts a prince can have!" / No. 12 "Yet think, on whom this honour you bestow"
soprano vocals:
Emma Bell (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 11. Air "What abject thoughts a prince can have!" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 12. Recitative "Yet think, on whom this honour you bestow" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:14
8Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 13 "Birth and fortune I despise!"
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 13. Air "Birth and fortune I despise" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel4:57
9Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 14 "Go on, illustrious pair!" / No. 15 "While yet thy tide of blood runs high"
tenor vocals:
Michael Slattery (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 14. Recitative "Go on, illustrious pair!" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 15. Air "While yet thy tide of blood runs high" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:45
10Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 16 "Thou, Merab, first in birth, be first in honour" / No. 17 "My soul rejects the thought with scorn" / No. 18 "See, with what a scornful air" / No. 19 "Ah, lovely youth, wast thou designed"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Emma Bell (soprano) (in 2004-11) and Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 16. Recitative "Thou, Merab, first in birth, be first in honour" (Saul, Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 17. Air "My soul rejects the though with scorn" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 18. Air "See, with what a scornful air" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 19. Air "Ah, lovely youth, wast thou designed" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:20
11Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 20 Symphony: Andante allegro / No. 21 "Already see the daughters of the land" / Scene 3. No. 22 "Welcome, welcome, mighty king!"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 20. Symphony: Andante Allegro (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 21. Recitative "Already see the daughters of the land" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 22. Chorus "Welcome, welcome, mighty king!" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:47
12Saul: Act I, Scene 3. No. 23 "What do I hear?" / No. 24 "David his ten thousands slew" / No. 25 "To him ten thousands" / No. 26 "With rage I shall start burst his praises to hear"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 23. Accompagnato "What do I hear?" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 24. Chorus "David his ten thousands slew" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 25. Accompagnato "To him ten thousands" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 26. Air "With rage I shall start burst his praises to hear" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:18
13Saul: Act I, Scene 4. No. 27 "Imprudent women!" / No. 28 "Fell rage and black despair possessed"
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 27. Recitative "Imprudent women!" (Jonathan, Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 28. Air "Fell rage and black despair possessed" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:59
14Saul: Act I, Scene 4. No. 29 "This but the smallest part of Harmony" / No. 30 "By thee this universal frame"
tenor vocals:
Michael Slattery (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 29. Recitative "This but the smallest part of Harmony" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 30. Accompagnato "By thee this universal frame" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:47
15Saul: Act I, Scene 5. No. 31 "Racked with infernal pains" / No. 32 "O Lord, whose mercies numberless"
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Finnur Bjarnason (Icelandic tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 31. Recitative "Racked with infernal pains" (Abner) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 32. Air "Oh Lord, whose mercies numberless" (David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:52
16Saul: Act I, Scene 5. No. 33 Symphony: Largo / No. 34 "'Tis all in vain, his fury still continues"
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 33. Symphony: Largo (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 34. Recitative "'Tis All In Vain, his fury still continues" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:15
17Saul: Act I, Scene 5. No. 35 "A serpent in my bosom warmed" / No. 36 "Has he escaped my rage?"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 35. Air "A serpent, in my bosom warned" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 36. Recitative "Has he escaped my rage?" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:22
18Saul: Act I, Scene 5. No. 37 "Capricious man"
soprano vocals:
Emma Bell (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 37. Air "Capricious man" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:38
19Saul: Act I, Scene 6. No. 38 "O filial piety!" / No. 39 "No, cruel father, no!"
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 38. Accompagnato "O filial piety!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 39. Air "No, cruel father, no!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:00
20Saul: Act I, Scene 6. No. 40 "O Lord, whose providence" / No. 41 "Preserve him for the glory of Thy name"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Michael Slattery (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 40. Air "O Lord, whose providence" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 41. Chorus "Preserve him for the glory of Thy name" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:37
21Saul: Act II, Scene 1. No. 42 "Envy! Eldest born of hell!"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene I, no. 42. Chorus "Envy! Eldest born of hell!" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:48
22Saul: Act II, Scene 2. No. 43 "Ah! dearest friend" / No. 44 "But sooner Jordan' stream, I swear"
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 43. Recitative "Ah! Dearest friend" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 44. Air "But sooner Jordan's stream, I swear" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:36
23Saul: Act II, Scene 2. No. 45 "Oh strange vicissitude!" / No. 46 "Such haughty beauties rather move"
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 45. Recitative "Oh strange vicissitude!" (David, Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 46. Air "Such haughy beauties" (David)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel5:08
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