Acclaimed as England’s finest composer, this collection of George Frideric Handel’s most popular pieces includes beautiful arias, rousing choruses, delicate instrumental sonatas, as well as majestic coronation anthems and familiar Royal favourites.
Featuring fine performances by the King’s Consort, the Band of the Grenadier Guards, the Harrogate Choral Society and many more.
The Occasional Oratorio – Overture
The King shall rejoice
Water Music – Air
Rinaldo – Lascia ch’io pianga
Xerxes – Ombra mai fu… mehr
Sonata in D minor – Grave
Sonata in D minor – Allegro
Sonata in D minor – Adagio
Sonata in D minor – Allegro
Zadok the Priest
Messiah – And the glory, the glory of the Lord
Messiah – And the glory, the glory of the Lord -Sonata in G Minor - Largetto
Messiah – And the glory, the glory of the Lord -Sonata in G Minor - Allegro
Messiah – And the glory, the glory of the Lord -Sonata in G Minor - Adagio
Messiah – And the glory, the glory of the Lord -Sonata in G Minor - Allegro
Messiah – For unto us a Child is born
Messiah – Hallelujah
Solomon – The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Suite in D minor – Sarabande
Water Music- Overature
Scipio – March
Music for the Royal Fireworks – La rejouissance
Music for the Royal Fireworks – Menuets I & II weniger