Handel Edition

~ Release by George Frideric Handel (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1CD: Water Music
2CD: Music for the Royal Fireworks; Sinfonias
3CD: Concerti grossi Op. 3
4CD: Concerti grossi Op. 6 Nos. 1-4
5CD: Concerti grossi Op. 6 Nos. 5-8
6CD: Concerti grossi Op. 6 Nos. 9-12
7CD: Concerti a due cori
8CD: Organ Concertos I
9CD: Organ Concertos II; Harp Concerto
10CD: Organ Concertos III
11CD: Organ Concertos IV
12CD: Organ Concertos V
13CD: Oboe Concertos; Suite in G minor (ed.); Overture to Otho
14CD: Flute Sonatas
15CD: Violin and Oboe Sonatas
16CD: Trio Sonatas I - Op. 2
17CD: Trio Sonatas II - Op. 5
18CD: Trio Sonatas III
19CD: Recorder Sonatas
20CD: Suites de pièces pour le clavecin I
21CD: Suites de pièces pour le clavecin II
22CD: Suites de pièces pour le clavecin III
23CD: Suites de pièces pour le clavecin IV
24CD: Harpsichord Music I
25CD: Harpsichord Music II
26CD: Harpsichord Music III
27CD: Harpsichord Music IV
28CD: Romantic Organ Transcriptions
29CD: Nine German Arias
30CD: Cantatas for soprano solo I
31CD: Cantatas for soprano solo II
32CD: Cantatas for soprano solo III; Cantata "Arresta il passo" for two sopranos
33CD: Cantatas for soprano solo IV
34CD: Cantatas for soprano solo V
35CD: Italian Duets
36CD: The Alchemist; Apollo e Dafne
37CD: Aci, Galatea e Polifemo (beginning)
38CD: Aci, Galatea e Polifemo (conclusion)
39CD: Alexander's Feast (beginning)
40CD: Alexander's Feast (conclusion); Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne
41CD: Coronation Anthems
42CD: Dettingen Te Deum
43CD: Friedensode; Utrechter Te Deum
44CD: Ode for St. Cecilia's Day
45CD: Messiah (beginning)
46CD: Messiah (conclusion)
47CD: La Resurrezione (beginning)
48CD: La Resurrezione (conclusion)
49CD: Jephtha (beginning)
50CD: Jephtha (continuation)
51CD: Jephtha (conclusion)
52CD: Israel in Egypt (beginning)
53CD: Israel in Egypt (conclusion)
54CD: Judas Maccabaeus (beginning)
55CD: Judas Maccabaeus (conclusion)
56CD: Samson (beginning)
57CD: Samson (conclusion)
58CD: Theodora (beginning)
59CD: Theodora (conclusion)
60CD: Saul (beginning)
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1Saul, HWV 53: 1. Act I, Scene 1 Chorus: How excellent thy name
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 2a. Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord" (1st)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
3:00
2Saul, HWV 53: 2. Act I, Scene 1 Air: An infant
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 3. Air "An infant raised by thy command" (Soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
1:33
3Saul, HWV 53: 3. Act I, Scene 1 Trio: Along the monster strode
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 4. Trio "Along the monster atheist strode" (Alto, Tenor, Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 5. "The Youth inspired by Thee, o Lord" (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
3:43
4Saul, HWV 53: 4. Act I, Scene 1 Chorus: How excellent thy name
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 2b. Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord" (2nd)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
2:43
5Saul, HWV 53: 5. Act I, Scene 2 Recitative and Air: Behold, O King
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 8. Recitative "Behold, o King, the brave, victorious youth" (Abner, Saul, David)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 9. Air "O king, your favours with delight" (David)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
5:46
6Saul, HWV 53: 6. Act I, Scene 2 Recitative and Air: Oh, early piety!
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 10. Recitative "Oh early piety!" (Jonathan)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 16. Recitative "Thou, Merab, first in birth, be first in honour" (Saul, Merab)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 17. Air "My soul rejects the though with scorn" (Merab)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
2:31
7Saul, HWV 53: 7. Act I, Scene 2 Air: See, with what a scornful air
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 18. Air "See, with what a scornful air" (Michal)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
2:28
8Saul, HWV 53: 8. Act I, Scene 3 Sinfonia
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 20. Symphony: Andante Allegro
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
1:20
9Saul, HWV 53: 9. Act I, Scene 3 Recitative: Already see the daughters of the land
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 21. Recitative "Already see the daughters of the land" (Michal)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 22. Chorus "Welcome, welcome, mighty king!"
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
2:17
10Saul, HWV 53: 10. Act I, Scene 3 Accompagnato: What do I hear?
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 23. Accompagnato "What do I hear?" (Saul)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 24. Chorus "David his ten thousands slew"
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
1:15
11Saul, HWV 53: 11. Act I, Scene 3 Accompagnato and Air: To him ten thousands
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 25. Accompagnato "To him ten thousands" (Saul)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 26. Air "With rage I shall start burst his praises to hear" (Saul)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
1:55
12Saul, HWV 53: 12. Act I, Scene 3 Recitative and Air: Imprudent woman!
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 27. Recitative "Imprudent women!" (Jonathan, Michal)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 28. Air "Fell rage and black despair possessed" (Michal)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
4:17
13Saul, HWV 53: 13. Act I, Scene 4 Recitative and Air: Racked with infernal pains
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 31. Recitative "Racked with infernal pains" (Abner)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 32. Air "Oh Lord, whose mercies numberless" (David)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
4:20
14Saul, HWV 53: 14. Act I, Scene 4 Recitative and Air: 'Tis all in vain
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 34. Recitative "'Tis All In Vain, his fury still continues" (Jonathan)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 35. Air "A serpent, in my bosom warned" (Saul)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
2:29
15Saul, HWV 53: 15. Act I, Scene 4 Recitative and Air: Has he escap'd my rage?
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 36. Recitative "Has he escaped my rage?" (Saul)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 38. Accompagnato "O filial piety!" (Jonathan)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 39. Air "No, cruel father, no!" (Jonathan)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
4:24
16Saul, HWV 53: 16. Act I, Scene 4 Chorus: Preserve him
engineer:
Mario Mizzaro (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord:
Erna Heiller (harpsichord player)
organ:
Anton Heiller (Austrian organist, composer and conductor)
bass vocals [Saul]:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone)
choir vocals:
Copenhagen Boys Choir
contralto vocals [David]:
Helen Watts (contralto)
soprano vocals [Merab]:
Laurence Dutoit (Austrian soprano)
soprano vocals [Michal]:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano)
tenor vocals [Abner]:
Erling Thorborg (tenor)
tenor vocals [Jonathan]:
Herbert Handt (tenor/conductor)
orchestra:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Mogens Wöldike
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1972)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 41. Chorus "Preserve him for the glory of Thy name"
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
2:58
61CD: Saul (conclusion)
62CD: Solomon (beginning)
63CD: Solomon (conclusion)
64CD: Semele (beginning)
65CD: Semele (conclusion)

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includes:Handel Edition, Vol. 1 (Digital edition)
Handel Edition, Vol. 2 (Digital edition)
Handel Edition, Vol. 3 (Digital edition)
Handel Edition, Vol. 4 (Digital edition)
Handel Edition, Vol. 5 (Digital edition)
Handel Edition, Vol. 6 (Digital edition)
Handel Edition, Vol. 7 (Digital edition)
Handel Edition, Vol. 8 (Digital edition)
Handel Edition, Vol. 9 (Digital edition)