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Handel: Esther [1718 Version] (2004)
performed by
Anthony Robson (oboe), Lynda Russell (soprano), Mark Padmore (tenor), Matthew Vine (tenor), Michael Chance (alto), Michael George (bass), Nancy Argenta (soprano), Simon Berridge (tenor), Tom Randle (tenor), The Sixteen (choir, chorus)
composed by
George Frederick Handel
Tracks on this album
Tracks:
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Overture. Andante - Larghetto - Allegro
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 1. Recitative. 'Tis greater far to spare
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 1. Aria. Pluck root and branch
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 1. Recitative. Our souls with ardour glow
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 1. Chorus. Shall we the God of Israel fear?
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 2. Recitative. Now persecution shall lay by her iron rod
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 2. Aria. Tune your harps to cheerful strains
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 2. Chorus. Shall we of servitude complain
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 2. Aria. Praise the Lord with cheerful noise
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 2. Recitative. O God, who from the suckling's mouth
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 2. Aria. Sing songs of praise, bow down the knee
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 2. Chorus. Shall we of servitude complain
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 3. Recitative. How have our sins provoked the Lord!
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 3. Chorus. Ye sons of Israel mourn
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 3. Aria. O Jordan, Jordan, sacred tide
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 3. Chorus. Ye sons of Israel mourn
- Oboe Sonata in G minor, HWV 404
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 4. Recitative. Why sits that sorrow on thy brow?
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 4. Aria. Dread not, righteous Queen, the danger
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 4. Recitative. I go before the King to stand
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 4. Aria. Tears assist me, pity moving
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 4. Chorus. Save us, O Lord
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Recitative. Who dares intrude into our presence
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Duet. Who calls my parting soul from death?
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Aria. O beauteous Queen, unclose those eyes!
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Recitative. If I find favour in thy sight
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Aria. How can I stay when love invites?
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Recitative. With inward joy his visage glows
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Chorus. Virtue, truth and innocence
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Arioso. Jehovah, crown'd with glory bright
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 5. Chorus. He comes, he comes to end our woes
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 6. Recitative. Now, O Queen, thy suit declare
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 6. Arioso. Turn not, O Queen, thy face away
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 6. Aria. Flatt'ring tongue, no more I hear thee!
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 6. Recitative. Guards, seize the traitor, bear him hence!
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 6. Aria. How art thou fallen from thy height!
- Esther, oratorio, HWV 50a: Scene 6. Chorus. The Lord our enemy has slain
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