Bl!ndman [Sax], Eric Sleichim & Reitze Smits – Water & Fire, Handel Revisited / Warner Classics Audio CD 2017

UPC 5054197251054

• Label: Warner Classics – 5054197251054
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Benelux
• Release Date: 2017
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque, Contemporary

Overview

Water & Fire: Handel Revisited is a groundbreaking exploration of Baroque music through contemporary lenses. Saxophonist Eric Sleichim and the Bl!ndman [Sax] ensemble breathe new life into Handel’s celebrated works, including Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. The organ accompaniment by Reitze Smits amplifies the ensemble’s inventive interpretations, creating a dialogue between eras.

The album also introduces a modern twist with pieces like J.F. Rebel's Le Cahos and O. Messiaen's Le Verbe, adding depth and diversity to the collection. With its masterful blend of tradition and innovation, this release is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts and those seeking unique interpretations of iconic compositions.

Track Listing

G.F. Handel – Water Music Suite, HWV 348-350, Suite No. 1 in F Major

1. I. Ouverture: Largo - Allegro – 3:36
2. II. Adagio E Staccato – 2:03
3. III. – 2:31
4. IV. Andante – 2:24
5. III. – 2:33
6. VI. Air – 2:37
7. IX. Hornpipe – 1:03
8. X. – 5:18

G.F. Handel – Water Music Suite, HWV 348-350, Suite No. 2 in D Major

1. XI. – 2:15
2. XII. Alla Hornpipe – 3:07

G.F. Handel – Water Music Suite, HWV 348-350, Suite No. 3 in G Major

1. XVI. – 1:31
2. XX. – 1:39
3. XVI. – 1:43

G.F. Handel – Water Music Suite, HWV 348-350, Suite No. 2 in D Major

1. XXII. Minuet – 1:52

Additional Works:

1. J.F. Rebel – Le Cahos – 4:15
2. O. Messiaen – Le Verbe – 8:04
3. G.F. Handel – Ciaconne, HWV 310 – 3:23

G.F. Handel – Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351

1. Ouverture – 8:05
2. Bourrée – 1:38
3. La Paix – 1:59
4. La Réjouissance – 2:17

G.F. Handel – Water Music Suite, HWV 348

1. Ouverture "Reminiscence" (From A Distance) – 1:32

Key Credits

• Alto Saxophone: Eric Sleichim
• Baritone Saxophone: Raf Minten
• Soprano Saxophones: Koen Maas, Pieter Pellens
• Tenor Saxophone: Piet Rebel
• Organ: Reitze Smits