Handel: Dixit Dominus and Laudate Pueri Dominum – Sacred Baroque Masterpieces on CD

Product Details

Creative Title

• Title: Handel: Dixit Dominus and Laudate Pueri Dominum – A Spiritual Triumph of Baroque Choral Music
• Format: CD, Album (Hybrid; Plays on Standard CD Players)
• UPC: 028944824223
• Label: Decca (Eclipse Series), Catalog No. 448 242-2
• Release Date: 1995
• Genre: Classical, Baroque Sacred Music

Overview

English Overview

Experience the profound spiritual depth and musical brilliance of George Frideric Handel's sacred works in this meticulously performed CD, featuring "Dixit Dominus," "Laudate Pueri Dominum," and the whimsical "Organ Concerto No. 13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale'." Conducted by Stephen Cleobury with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge and the English Chamber Orchestra, this recording showcases Handel's ability to blend exultant choruses, intricate solos, and innovative orchestration, drawing from biblical texts to inspire awe and reflection. With stellar vocalists like Isobel Buchanan, Anne Mackay, Michael Chance, and others, the total runtime of 73:39 minutes offers a moving exploration of faith and artistry, making it a cornerstone of Baroque repertoire for those seeking uplifting, spiritually resonant music.

French Overview (Aperçu)

Découvrez la profondeur spirituelle et la brillance musicale des œuvres sacrées de George Frideric Handel dans ce CD interprété avec minutie, incluant "Dixit Dominus," "Laudate Pueri Dominum" et le Concerto pour orgue n° 13 "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale." Dirigé par Stephen Cleobury avec le Chœur du King's College de Cambridge et l'English Chamber Orchestra, cet enregistrement met en valeur l'habileté de Handel à fusionner des chœurs exaltés, des solos complexes et une orchestration innovante, inspirés de textes bibliques pour susciter l'émerveillement et la réflexion. Avec des vocalistes exceptionnels comme Isobel Buchanan, Anne Mackay, Michael Chance et d'autres, la durée totale de 73:39 minutes propose une exploration émouvante de la foi et de l'art, en faisant un pilier du répertoire baroque pour ceux qui cherchent une musique uplifting et spirituellement résonnante.

Product Features

Format and Compatibility

• Format: Standard CD with DDD digital recording, compatible with all CD players; total duration 73:39 minutes
• Audio Quality: High-fidelity digital audio, remastered for clarity, providing an immersive listening experience

Content and Performance Details

• Key Works and Durations:
  • "Dixit Dominus" – 34:45 minutes
  • "Organ Concerto No. 13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale'" – 17:29 minutes
  • "Laudate Pueri Dominum" – 21:10 minutes
• Performers:
  • Isobel Buchanan (soprano)
  • Anne Mackay (soprano)
  • Michael Chance (alto)
  • William Kendall (tenor)
  • Henry Herford (bass)
  • Stephen Layton (organ continuo)
  • Richard Farnes (harpsichord continuo)
  • Neil Black (oboe)
  • Charles Tunnell (cello continuo)
  • Peter Hurford (organ for concerto, with Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra under Joshua Rifkin)
• Ensemble: Choir of King's College, Cambridge; English Chamber Orchestra; Conductor: Stephen Cleobury

Interesting Facts

English Interesting Facts

• Handel's Sacred Innovation: George Frideric Handel's "Dixit Dominus" is celebrated for its youthful energy and dramatic flair, composed in 1707, showcasing his mastery of choral writing that influenced later oratorios like Messiah, and it's often performed for its spiritual intensity in church settings.
• Whimsical Concerto Details: The "Organ Concerto No. 13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale'" cleverly incorporates bird calls into the music, a nod to Handel's programmatic style, premiered in 1739 during a performance of L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, adding a light-hearted contrast to the sacred works,.
• Recording Legacy: This 1995 Decca release revives recordings from 1986 and 1988, featuring the renowned Choir of King's College, Cambridge, known for their pure tone and precision in sacred music, under Stephen Cleobury's direction, who elevated the ensemble's international profile,.
• Cultural and Spiritual Resonance: Handel's works often draw from biblical themes, promoting values of faith and community, and this album's performances highlight the timeless appeal of Baroque sacred music, making it accessible for modern audiences seeking cultural and spiritual enrichment,.

French Interesting Facts (Faits Intéressants)

• Innovation Sacrée de Handel: Le "Dixit Dominus" de George Frideric Handel est réputé pour son énergie juvénile et son panache dramatique, composé en 1707, démontrant sa maîtrise de l'écriture chorale qui a influencé des oratorios ultérieurs comme Le Messie, et il est souvent interprété pour son intensité spirituelle dans les contextes ecclésiastiques.
• Détails du Concerto Facétieux: Le "Concerto pour Orgue n° 13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale'" incorpore astucieusement des cris d'oiseaux dans la musique, un clin d'œil au style programmatique de Handel, créé en 1739 lors d'une représentation de L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, ajoutant un contraste ludique aux œuvres sacrées,.
• Héritage de l'Enregistrement: Cette sortie Decca de 1995 ressuscite des enregistrements datant de 1986 et 1988, mettant en vedette le célèbre Chœur du King's College de Cambridge, reconnu pour son ton pur et sa précision dans la musique sacrée, sous la direction de Stephen Cleobury, qui a élevé le profil international de l'ensemble,.
• Résonance Culturelle et Spirituelle: Les œuvres de Handel s'inspirent souvent de thèmes bibliques, promouvant des valeurs de foi et de communauté, et les interprétations de cet album soulignent l'attrait intemporel de la musique sacrée baroque, la rendant accessible aux publics modernes en quête d'enrichissement culturel et spirituel,.

Track Listing

Dixit Dominus (34:45)

• 1. Dixit Dominus – (Timing not specified individually)
• 2. Virgam virtutis tuae – (Timing not specified)
• 3. Juravit Dominus – (Timing not specified)
• 4. Tu es sacerdos – (Timing not specified)
• 5. Dominus a dextris tuis – (Timing not specified)
• 6. Judicabit in nationibus – (Timing not specified)
• 7. De torrente in via bibet – (Timing not specified)
• 8. Gloria Patri – (Timing not specified)

Organ Concerto No. 13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale' in F Major (17:29)

• 9. Larghetto e staccato – (Includes cuckoo calls)
• 10. Allegro – (Includes nightingale calls)
• 11. Larghetto
• 12. Allegro ma non presto

Laudate Pueri Dominum (21:10)

• 13. Laudate pueri Dominum – (Timing not specified)
• 14. A solis ortu – (Timing not specified)
• 15. Excelsus super omnes – (Timing not specified)
• 16. Quis sicut Dominus – (Timing not specified)
• 17. Sicut erat in principio – (Timing not specified)
• 18. Gloria Patri – (Timing not specified)

Note: Individual track timings for "Dixit Dominus" and "Laudate Pueri Dominum" are not detailed in the source; refer to the album booklet for precise breakdowns. Total album time is 73:39 minutes.

Publishers

• Published by: The Decca Record Company Limited, London
• Recording Details: Original recordings from 1986 (Concerto) and 1988 (Dixit Dominus and Laudate Pueri Dominum), reissued in 1995; distributed by Decca; made and printed in Germany
• Additional Info: Includes a multilingual booklet with notes, lyrics, and production credits; for more on the works, visit Decca's resources or related sites

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