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George Frederick Handel, Raymond Leppard, Bernard Haitink
The Best Of Handel
Genres: Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
2. Concerto In B Flat, Op. 4, No. 6: 1. Andante Allegro
3. Concerto In B Flat, Op. 4, No. 6: 2. Larghetto
4. Concerto In B Flat, Op. 4, No. 6: 3. Allegro Moderato
5. Concerto Grosso In C 'Alexander's Feast': 1. Allegro
6. Concerto Grosso In C 'Alexander's Feast': 2. Largo
7. Concerto Grosso In C 'Alexander's Feast': 3. Allegro
8. Concerto Grosso In C 'Alexander's Feast': 4. Andante Non Presto
9. Chaconne In G
10. Fugue In G
11. Allegro In D minor
12. Concerto No. 3 In G Minor: 1. Grave
13. Concerto No. 3 In G Minor: 2. Allegro
14. Concerto No. 3 In G Minor: 3. Sarabande. Largo
15. Concerto No. 3 In G Minor: 4. Allegro
16. Messiah: He Was Despised
17. Messiah: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion
18. Messiah: Hallelujah
Track Listings (25) - Disc #2
1. Concerto No. 13 In F - ' The Cuckoo And The Nightingale': Larghetto - Allegro
2. Concerto No. 13 In F - ' The Cuckoo And The Nightingale': Adagio
3. Concerto No. 13 In F - ' The Cuckoo And The Nightingale': Allegro
4. Concerto No. 13 In F - ' The Cuckoo And The Nightingale': Larghetto
5. Concerto No. 13 In F - ' The Cuckoo And The Nightingale': Allegro
6. Water Music (Suite): Menuet. Allegro
7. Water Music (Suite): Menuet. Allegretto
8. Water Music (Suite): Affettuoso
9. Water Music (Suite): Cantabile
10. Water Music (Suite): Andante allegro
11. Water Music (Suite): Alla hornpipe
12. Water Music (Suite): Adagio e staccato
13. Water Music (Suite): Allegro - Andante - Allegro
14. Water Music (Suite): Air. Andante
15. Water Music (Suite): Bourree. Allegro
16. Water Music (Suite): Hornpipe. Allegro
17. Water Music (Suite): Menuet. Pomposo
18. Zadok The Priest: Coronation Anthem
19. Serse: Largo
20. Hercules: Where Shall I Fly!
21. Music For The Royal Fireworks: Ouverture. Grave - Andante Allegro
22. Music For The Royal Fireworks: Bourree. Allegro
23. Music For The Royal Fireworks: La Paix. Largo Alla Siciliana
24. Music For The Royal Fireworks: La Rejouissance. Allegro
25. Music For The Royal Fireworks: Menuet. Andante

CD Details

All Artists: George Frederick Handel, Raymond Leppard, Bernard Haitink, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, I Musici, English Baroque Soloists, Concerto Amsterdam, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rso Berlin, Janet Baker, Daniel Chorzempa, Peter Gallion
Title: The Best Of Handel
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Philips
Release Date: 4/9/1996
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Suites, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Instruments, Reeds & Winds, Strings
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028945402925

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CD Reviews

Excellent, comprehensive overview of Handel's works

Eddie Konczal | 01/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Philips offers a comprehensive overview of the works of George Frideric Handel, featuring a variety of conductors (Marriner, Maazel, Colin Davis, etc.) This 2-CD set includes 43 tracks spanning over 2.5 hours, and provides an excellent introduction to Handel. The "hits" are here: "Solomon - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," "Water Music," "Messiah," and "Music for the Royal Fireworks." Equally impressive are (relatively) lesser known works such as "Chaconne in G," "Zadok the Priest - Coronation Anthem," and "Serse - Largo."

Handel's versatility will astound the novice listener. His compositional virtuosity and ingenuity transcend a variety of arrangements and tone colors, including works for full orchestra, chamber pieces, oratorios, and music for harp, piano, organ and guitar.

The recordings are top-notch and the performances are consistently excellent. Despite spanning nearly three decades of recorded works, the production values are remarkably cohesive; this compilation is a masterpiece of digital mastering.

If you're willing to invest a little extra money and time to familiarize yourself with one of the all-time great composers, "The Best of Handel" will reward you with years of enjoyment. I was a casual fan of Handel before receiving this CD as a gift nearly four years ago. Now, Handel ranks as one of my favorites (along with Beethoven, Bach and Chopin) - thanks largely to this brilliant compilation."

Simply beautiful

Eddie Konczal | 09/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the collection of Handels best works. I highly recomend the CD."