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Handel - Coronation Anthems [The Sixteen]

Posted By: paracels

Date: 14 Feb 2010 11:43:59

“Harry Christophers brings the same fire to these perfect miniatures that he brought to his triumphant Messiah last year, firmly establishing him as the Handelian of the moment. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, Zadok the Priest and The King Shall Rejoice all fizz and crackle but best of all is My Heart Is Inditing, sung with a rich, classy poise.” (The Observer, 8th February 2009) “With St Paul's Deptford standing in for Westminster Abbey the acoustic is ideally focused - no 'billow' blurring the edges of a wonderfully buoyant 'The King Shall Rejoice' (its ensuing 'Exceeding Glad' delivered with an irresistible lightness of touch), and if 'My Heart is Inditing' sometimes sounds over-manicured, the orchestra can be relied upon to inject a bit of edge when the singing rises to the Royal occasion with aristocratic detachment. ...overall, this is a regally polished programme.” (BBC Music Magazine, March 2009) “…these fresh, spontaneous and vivacious performances are revelatory. Not only is the choral singing wonderfully clear, perfectly enunciated, beautifully phrased and impeccably tuned, but also the orchestral playing… is brilliantly alert, bold and lyrical. ...overall this disc ranks as The Sixteen's most exciting achievement in its impressive Handel discography.” (Gramophone Magazine, April 2009)

About this CD:

In one of his last undertakings before his death in 1727, King George I signed an ‘Act for the naturalising of George Frideric Handel’ amongst others. One of Handel’s first tasks as a naturalised British Citizen was to write the music for the Coronation of the new monarch - King George II which was to take place later that year. Rarely did a composer of the day have such an audience for his new works and Handel’s four Anthems were written to match the pomp and grandeur of the occasion and, of course, the venue – Westminster Abbey. The Coronation Anthems have delighted audiences ever since and appear in all their glory on this recording interspersed with a selection of Handel favourites including Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Handel’s Organ Concerto in F Major Op. 4 No. 4 and two extracts from Messiah.

Tracklist:

1. Solomon: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba 3:06
2. Coronation Anthem - My Heart is Inditing, HWV261: My heart is inditing 2:47
3. Coronation Anthem - My Heart is Inditing, HWV261: King's daughters 3:25
4. Coronation Anthem - My Heart is Inditing, HWV261: Upon thy right hand 2:52
5. Coronation Anthem - My Heart is Inditing, HWV261: Kings shall be thy nursing fathers 3:01
6. Organ Concerto in F major, Op. 4, No. 4: Allegro 4:09
7. Organ Concerto in F major, Op. 4, No. 4: Andante 5:29
8. Organ Concerto in F major, Op. 4, No. 4: Adagio 1:07
9. Organ Concerto in F major, Op. 4, No. 4: Allegro 5:09
10. Coronation Anthem - Zadok the Priest, HWV258: Zadok the Priest 5:47
11. Coronation Anthem - The King Shall Rejoice, HWV260: The King shall rejoice 2:50
12. Coronation Anthem - The King Shall Rejoice, HWV260: Exceeding glad shall he be 2:50
13. Coronation Anthem - The King Shall Rejoice, HWV260: Glory and worship 2:52
14. Coronation Anthem - The King Shall Rejoice, HWV260: Alleluia 2:44
15. Jephtha, HWV70: Overture 5:51
16. Coronation Anthem - Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened: Let thy hand be strengthened 3:05
17. Coronation Anthem - Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened: Let justice and judgement 3:42
18. Coronation Anthem - Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened: Alleluia 2:01
19. Messiah: Part 3, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain - Chorus 3:29
20. Messiah: Part 3, Amen - Chorus 3:43