Description
La Splendeur De Haendel / Instants Classiques / Sony Music Audio CD 1999 / SMM 494700 2
UPC 5099749470026
Product Details:
- Label: Sony Music – SMM 494700 2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1999
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Baroque
Overview
La Splendeur De Haendel is a stunning tribute to the grandeur and brilliance of the renowned composer George Frideric Handel, brought to life by an ensemble of exceptional musicians. This collection features some of Handel’s most iconic works, including selections from Xerxes, Alceste, Water Music, and various concertos and suites. The album showcases stellar performances from distinguished orchestras such as the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal and the New York Philharmonic, under the baton of celebrated conductors like Sir Charles Groves, Eugene Ormandy, and Jean-Claude Malgoire. The presence of renowned soloists such as Edward Power Biggs on the organ and Frans Brüggen on the flute adds depth to this carefully curated selection of Handel’s finest compositions.
Track Listing
- Alceste - Grande Entrée
- Xerxes: Air "Ombra mai fu" (Largo)
- Concerto Grosso Op. 3 No. 6
- I. Allegro
- II. Allegro
- Sémélé - Air "Where'er You Walk"
- Suite en Ré Majeur
- I. Gigue
- II. Aire
- III. Bourrée - Marche
- Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 1
- I. Allegro
- III. Allegro
- Rodrigo - Passacaille
- Concerto Grosso Op. 3 No. 5
- II. Allegro
- V. Allegro
- Sonate pour Flûte en Ut Majeur
- II. Allegro
- IV. Gavotte
- V. Allegro
- Tolomeo - Ouverture
- Salomon - Entrée de la Reine de Saba
- Water Music
- IV. Allegro
- V. Air
- VI. Bourée
- IX. Aria
- XI. Alla Hornpipe
Key Credits
- Organ: Edward Power Biggs
- Flute: Frans Brüggen
- Violoncello: Anner Bylsma
- Trompette: Edward Carroll
- Conductors: Sir Charles Groves, Eugene Ormandy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
- Orchestras: Orchestre Philharmonique Royal, Orchestre de Philadelphie, New York Philharmonic
