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George Frideric Handel

Saul, HWV 53

The Copenhagen Boys Choir (choir) · J Vyvyan · L Dutoit · E Thorborg · H Watts · H Handt · Vienna Symph Orch · M Wöldike · T Hemsley

Baroque39 Mvts. · 2 h 01 min

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Movements

  1. Saul, HWV53: 1. Sinfonia; Chorus: How excellent Thy name, o LordPreview unavailable
  2. Saul, HWV53: 2. Air. An infant raisedPreview unavailable
  3. Saul, HWV53: 3. Trio: Along the monster atheist strode; Chorus: The youth inspired by Thee, o LordPreview unavailable
  4. Saul, HWV53: 4. Chorus: How excellent Thy name, o Lord; Recitative: He comes; Air: O God-like youthPreview unavailable
  5. Saul, HWV53: 5. Recitative: Behold, o king, the brave, victorious youth; Air: O king, your favours with delightPreview unavailable
  6. Saul, HWV53: 6. Recitative: Oh early piety!; Recitative: Thou, Merab, first in birth; Air: My soul rejectsPreview unavailable
  7. Saul, HWV53: 7. Air: With what a scornful airPreview unavailable
  8. Saul, HWV53: 8. SymphonyPreview unavailable
  9. Saul, HWV53: 9. Recitative: Already see the daughters; Chorus: Welcome, Welcome Mighty KingPreview unavailable
  10. Saul, HWV53: 10. Accompagnato: What do I hear? Chorus: David his ten thousands slewPreview unavailable
  11. Saul, HWV53: 11. Air: With rage I shall burstPreview unavailable
  12. Saul, HWV53: 12. Recitative: Imprudent women!' Air: Fell rage and black despair possessed; Recitative: This but the smallest part of Harmony; Accompagnato. By thee thPreview unavailable
  13. Saul, HWV53: 13. Recitative: Racked with infernal pains; Air: O Lord, whose mercies numberless; SymphonyPreview unavailable
  14. Saul, HWV53: 14. Recitative: 'Tis all in vain; Air: A serpent, in my bosom warmedPreview unavailable
  15. Saul, HWV53: 15. Air: Capricious man; Accompagnato: O filial piety!; Air: No, cruel father, no!; Air: O Lord, whose providencePreview unavailable
  16. Saul, HWV53: 16. Chorus: Preserve him for the glory; Air: O Lord, whose mercies numberlessPreview unavailable
  17. Saul, HWV53: 17. Chorus: Envy! eldest born of hell!; Recitative: Ah, dearest friend; Air: But sooner Jordan's stream; Recitative: Oh strange vicissitude!; Air: Such haughty beauties; Recitative: My father comesPreview unavailable
  18. Saul, HWV53: 18. Recitative: Hast thou obeyed my orders; Air: Sin not, O kingPreview unavailable
  19. Saul, HWV53: 19. Air: As great Jehovah lives; Air: From cities stormedPreview unavailable
  20. Saul, HWV53: 20. Recitative: Appear, my friend; Air: Your words, O king; Recitative: Yes, he shall wed my daughterPreview unavailable
  21. Saul, HWV53: 21. Recitative: A father's will; Duet. Oh fairest of ten thousand fairPreview unavailable
  22. Saul, HWV53: 22. Chorus: Is there a manPreview unavailable
  23. Saul, HWV53: 23. SymphonyPreview unavailable
  24. Saul, HWV53: 24. Recitative: Thy father is as cruel; Duet: At persecution I can laughPreview unavailable
  25. Saul, HWV53: 25. Recitative: Whom dost thou seek?; Air: No, no let the guilty tremble; Recitative: Mean as he was; Air: Author of peacePreview unavailable
  26. Saul, HWV53: 26. SymphonyPreview unavailable
  27. Saul, HWV53: 27. Accompagnato: The time at last is come; Where is the son of Jesse?Preview unavailable
  28. Saul, HWV53: 28. Chorus: Oh fatal consequencePreview unavailable
  29. Saul, HWV53: 29. Accompagnato. Wretch that I am; Accompagnato: 'Tis said, here lives a womanPreview unavailable
  30. Saul, HWV53: 30. Recitative. With me what words; Air: Infernal spiritsPreview unavailable
  31. Saul, HWV53: 31. Accompagnato: Why hast thou forced mePreview unavailable
  32. Saul, HWV53: 32. SymphonyPreview unavailable
  33. Saul, HWV53: 33. Recitative: Whence comest thou; Air: Impious wretchPreview unavailable
  34. Saul, HWV53: 34. Dead MarchPreview unavailable
  35. Saul, HWV53: 35. Chorus: Mourn, Israel; Air: Oh let it not in Gath be heard; Air: From this unhappy dayPreview unavailable
  36. Saul, HWV53: 36. Air: Brave Jonathan his bow never drewPreview unavailable
  37. Saul, HWV53: 37. Chorus: Eagles were not so swift as theyPreview unavailable
  38. Saul, HWV53: 38. Air: In sweetest harmony; Solo and Chorus: O fatal day!Preview unavailable
  39. Saul, HWV53: 39. Recitative: Ye men of Judah, weep no more; Chorus: Gird on thy swordPreview unavailable

Performers

Credits

Album
Big Handel Box
Label
eOne Music
Recording year
2013

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