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Tracklist

1. 1Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne: Counter-Tenor Solo (Largo): Eternal Source of Light Divine6:56
2. 2Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne: Soprano Solo (Andante): Let All the Winged...2:59
3. 3Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne: Countertenor Solo (Andante): Let Flocks...2:25
4. 4Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne: Counter-Tenor and Bass Duet: Let Rolling Streams...2:47
5. 5Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne: Sopranos Duet (Andante): Kind Health Descends6:04
6. 6Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne: Bass Solo (Allegro): Let Envy Then Conceal Her Head2:26
7. 7Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne: Counter-Tenor Solo and Double Chorus (Allegro): United Nations Shall Combine3:14
8. 20Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Overture: I. Maestoso / II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo / III. Andante6:45
9. 21Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Recitative (Tenor): 'Twas at the Royal Feast1:25
10. 22Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Air and Chorus (Tenor, Followed by Chorus and Solo): Happy, Happy, Happy5:04
11. 23Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Recitative (Tenor): Timotheus, Plac'd on High0:35
12. 24Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Accompanied Recitative (Soprano): The Song Began1:03
13. 25Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Chorus (Andante): The List'Ning Crowd2:42
14. 26Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Air (Soprano, Allegro Ma Non Presto): With Ravish'd Ears4:05
15. 27Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Recitative (Tenor): The Praise of Bacchus0:37
16. 28Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Air and Chorus (Bass Followed by Chorus, Andante): Bacchus, Ever Fair4:12
17. 29Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Recitative (Tenor): Sooth'd With the Sound0:57
18. 30Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Accompanied Recitative (Soprano, Adagio E Piano): He Chose a Mournful Muse1:28
19. 31Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Air (Soprano, Large E Piano): He Sung Darius3:43
20. 32Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Accompanied Recitative (Soprano): With Downcast Looks1:11
21. 33Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Chorus (Larghetto): Behold Darius3:34
22. 34Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Recitative (Tenor): The Mighty Master Smil'd0:40
23. 35Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Air (Soprano, Largo): Softly Sweet in Lydian Measures3:26
24. 36Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Air (Tenor, Andante Allegro): War, He Sung, Is Toil and Trouble5:40
25. 37Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Chorus (Andante): The Many Rend the Skies3:59
26. 38Alexander's Feast, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV75: Air: Part 1: The prince, unable to conceal his pain11:46
27. 39Alexander's Feast, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV75: Part 2: Accompanied recitative with Chorus: Now strike the golden lyre again ... Break his bonds of sleep asunder3:29
28. 40Alexander's Feast, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV75: Part 2: Air and Recitative: Revenge, revenge, Timotheus cries ... Behold, a ghastly band8:58
29. 41Alexander's Feast, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV75: Part 2: Accompanied recitative: Give the vengeance due2:09
30. 42Alexander's Feast, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV75: Part 2: Air and Chorus: The princes applaud with a furious joy2:30
31. 43Alexander's Feast, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV75: Part 2: Air: Thaïs led the way5:03
32. 44Alexander's Feast, Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV75: Part 2: Accompanied recitative: Thus, long ago; Chorus: At last divine Cecilia came7:30
33. 45Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Recitative (Tenor and Bass): Let Old Timotheus Yield the Prize0:34
34. 46Oratorio "Alexander's Feast": Chorus and Soloists (Andante - Allegro): Let Old Timotheus Yield the Prize3:53
35. 47Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, HWV302a: i. Vivace1:37
36. 48Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, HWV302a: ii. Fuga: Allegro1:54
37. 49Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, HWV302a: iii. Andante2:25
38. 50Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, HWV302a: iv. Allegro1:55
39. 51Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV287: i. Grave2:00
40. 52Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV287: ii. Allegro1:47
41. 53Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV287: iii. Largo2:32
42. 54Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, HWV287: iv. Allegro1:51
43. 55Chandos Anthem No. 1 in D, 'O Be Joyful in the Lord' (Jubilate; Cannons), HWV246: i. Sinfonia2:14
44. 56Chandos Anthem No. 1 in D, 'O Be Joyful in the Lord' (Jubilate; Cannons), HWV246: ii. Chorus: O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands; Serve the Lord with gladness4:30
45. 57Chandos Anthem No. 1 in D, 'O Be Joyful in the Lord' (Jubilate; Cannons), HWV246: iii. Duet: e ye sure that the Lord he is Go3:29
46. 58Chandos Anthem No. 1 in D, 'O Be Joyful in the Lord' (Jubilate; Cannons), HWV246: iv. Chorus: O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving2:50
47. 59Chandos Anthem No. 1 in D, 'O Be Joyful in the Lord' (Jubilate; Cannons), HWV246: v. For the Lord is gracious, His mercy is everlasting3:52
48. 60Chandos Anthem No. 1 in D, 'O Be Joyful in the Lord' (Jubilate; Cannons), HWV246: vi. Chorus: Glory be to the Father; As it was in the beginning5:04
49. 61Chandos Anthem No. 2 in D Minor, 'In the Lord Put I My Trust', HWV247: i. Sinfonia4:16
50. 62Chandos Anthem No. 2 in D Minor, 'In the Lord Put I My Trust', HWV247: ii. Chorus: In the Lord put I my trust!3:24
51. 63Chandos Anthem No. 2 in D Minor, 'In the Lord Put I My Trust', HWV247: iii. Aria: God is a constant sure defence3:30
52. 64Chandos Anthem No. 2 in D Minor, 'In the Lord Put I My Trust', HWV247: iv. Chorus: Behold! The wicked bend their bow3:13
53. 65Chandos Anthem No. 2 in D Minor, 'In the Lord Put I My Trust', HWV247: v. Aria: But God, who hears the suff'ring pow'r3:10
54. 66Chandos Anthem No. 2 in D Minor, 'In the Lord Put I My Trust', HWV247: vi. Chorus: Snares, fire and brimstone on their heads2:08
55. 67Chandos Anthem No. 2 in D Minor, 'In the Lord Put I My Trust', HWV247: vii. Aria: The righteous Lord will righteous deeds2:51
56. 68Chandos Anthem No. 2 in D Minor, 'In the Lord Put I My Trust', HWV247: viii. Chorus: Then shall my song, with praise inspir'd4:06
57. 69Chandos Anthem No. 3 in C Minor, 'Have Mercy Upon Me, O God', HWV248: i. Sinfonia2:54
58. 70Chandos Anthem No. 3 in C Minor, 'Have Mercy Upon Me, O God', HWV248: ii. Chorus: Have mercy upon me, O God3:36
59. 71Chandos Anthem No. 3 in C Minor, 'Have Mercy Upon Me, O God', HWV248: iii. Duet: Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness4:41
60. 72Chandos Anthem No. 3 in C Minor, 'Have Mercy Upon Me, O God', HWV248: iv. Recitative: For I acknowledge my faults3:06
61. 73Chandos Anthem No. 3 in C Minor, 'Have Mercy Upon Me, O God', HWV248: v. Aria: Against thee only have I sinned2:23
62. 74Chandos Anthem No. 3 in C Minor, 'Have Mercy Upon Me, O God', HWV248: vi. Chorus: Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness3:34
63. 75Chandos Anthem No. 3 in C Minor, 'Have Mercy Upon Me, O God', HWV248: vii. Aria: Make me a clean heart, O God4:43
64. 76Chandos Anthem No. 3 in C Minor, 'Have Mercy Upon Me, O God', HWV248: viii. Chorus: Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked0:55
65. 77Chandos Anthem No. 4 in F, 'O Sing Unto the Lord', HWV249b: i. Sinfonia3:07
66. 78Chandos Anthem No. 4 in F, 'O Sing Unto the Lord', HWV249b: ii. Chorus: O sing unto the Lord a new song!2:32
67. 79Chandos Anthem No. 4 in F, 'O Sing Unto the Lord', HWV249b: iii. Chorus: Declare his honour unto the heathen3:04
68. 80Chandos Anthem No. 4 in F, 'O Sing Unto the Lord', HWV249b: iv. Aria: The waves of the sea rage horribly1:45
69. 81Chandos Anthem No. 4 in F, 'O Sing Unto the Lord', HWV249b: v. Duet: O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness3:29
70. 82Chandos Anthem No. 4 in F, 'O Sing Unto the Lord', HWV249b: vi. Chorus: Let the whole earth stand in awe of him0:54
71. 83Chandos Anthem No. 4 in F, 'O Sing Unto the Lord', HWV249b: vii. Chorus: Let the heav'ns rejoice1:55
72. 84Chandos Anthem No. 5 in A Major, 'I Will Magnify Thee, O God', HWV250c: i. Sinfonia3:56
73. 85Chandos Anthem No. 5 in A Major, 'I Will Magnify Thee, O God', HWV250c: ii. Chorus: I will magnify thee, O God my King2:04
74. 86Chandos Anthem No. 5 in A Major, 'I Will Magnify Thee, O God', HWV250c: iii. Aria: Ev'ry day will I give thanks unto thee4:26
75. 87Chandos Anthem No. 5 in A Major, 'I Will Magnify Thee, O God', HWV250c: iv. Chorus: One generation shall praise thy works;2:24
76. 88Chandos Anthem No. 5 in A Major, 'I Will Magnify Thee, O God', HWV250c: v. Aria: The Lord is righteous in all his ways2:49
77. 89Chandos Anthem No. 5 in A Major, 'I Will Magnify Thee, O God', HWV250c: vi. Aria: The Lord preserveth all them that love him2:41
78. 90Chandos Anthem No. 5 in A Major, 'I Will Magnify Thee, O God', HWV250c: vii. Chorus: My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord3:00
79. 91Chandos Anthem No. 6 in E Minor, 'As Pants the Hart,' HWV251b: i. Sinfonia4:14
80. 92Chandos Anthem No. 6 in E Minor, 'As Pants the Hart,' HWV251b: ii. Sextet and Chorus: As pants the hart for cooling streams3:58
81. 93Chandos Anthem No. 6 in E Minor, 'As Pants the Hart,' HWV251b: iii. Alto and Quartet: Tears are my daily food3:56
82. 94Chandos Anthem No. 6 in E Minor, 'As Pants the Hart,' HWV251b: iv. Recitative: Now, when I think thereupon1:41
83. 95Chandos Anthem No. 6 in E Minor, 'As Pants the Hart,' HWV251b: v. Chorus: In the voice of praise and thanksg1:51
84. 96Chandos Anthem No. 6 in E Minor, 'As Pants the Hart,' HWV251b: vi. Duet: Why so full of grief, O my soul?4:36
85. 97Chandos Anthem No. 6 in E Minor, 'As Pants the Hart,' HWV251b: vii. Chorus: Put thy trust in God3:01
86. 98Water Music (Suite): I. Overture3:46
87. 99Water Music (Suite): II. Adagio e Staccato2:35
88. 100Water Music (Suite): III. Allegro2:32
89. 101Water Music (Suite): IV. Air4:27
90. 102Water Music (Suite): V. Minuet3:31
91. 103Water Music (Suite): VI. Bourrée1:09
92. 104Water Music (Suite): VII. Hornpipe1:24
93. 105Water Music (Suite): VIII. Andante2:51
94. 106Water Music (Suite): IX. Allegro2:13
95. 107Water Music (Suite): X. Bourrée1:23
96. 108Water Music (Suite): XI. Alla Hornpipe3:14
97. 109Saul, HWV53: 1. Sinfonia; Chorus: How excellent Thy name, o Lord3:00
98. 110Saul, HWV53: 2. Air. An infant raised1:33
99. 111Saul, HWV53: 3. Trio: Along the monster atheist strode; Chorus: The youth inspired by Thee, o Lord3:43
100. 112Saul, HWV53: 4. Chorus: How excellent Thy name, o Lord; Recitative: He comes; Air: O God-like youth2:43
101. 113Saul, HWV53: 5. Recitative: Behold, o king, the brave, victorious youth; Air: O king, your favours with delight5:46
102. 114Saul, HWV53: 6. Recitative: Oh early piety!; Recitative: Thou, Merab, first in birth; Air: My soul rejects2:31
103. 115Saul, HWV53: 7. Air: With what a scornful air2:28
104. 116Saul, HWV53: 8. Symphony1:20
105. 117Saul, HWV53: 9. Recitative: Already see the daughters; Chorus: Welcome, Welcome Mighty King2:17
106. 118Saul, HWV53: 10. Accompagnato: What do I hear? Chorus: David his ten thousands slew1:15
107. 119Saul, HWV53: 11. Air: With rage I shall burst1:55
108. 120Saul, HWV53: 12. Recitative: Imprudent women!' Air: Fell rage and black despair possessed; Recitative: This but the smallest part of Harmony; Accompagnato. By thee th4:17
109. 121Saul, HWV53: 13. Recitative: Racked with infernal pains; Air: O Lord, whose mercies numberless; Symphony4:20
110. 122Saul, HWV53: 14. Recitative: 'Tis all in vain; Air: A serpent, in my bosom warmed2:29
111. 123Saul, HWV53: 15. Air: Capricious man; Accompagnato: O filial piety!; Air: No, cruel father, no!; Air: O Lord, whose providence4:24
112. 124Saul, HWV53: 16. Chorus: Preserve him for the glory; Air: O Lord, whose mercies numberless2:58
113. 125Saul, HWV53: 17. Chorus: Envy! eldest born of hell!; Recitative: Ah, dearest friend; Air: But sooner Jordan's stream; Recitative: Oh strange vicissitude!; Air: Such haughty beauties; Recitative: My fa2:42
114. 126Saul, HWV53: 18. Recitative: Hast thou obeyed my orders; Air: Sin not, O king2:45
115. 127Saul, HWV53: 19. Air: As great Jehovah lives; Air: From cities stormed3:33
116. 128Saul, HWV53: 20. Recitative: Appear, my friend; Air: Your words, O king; Recitative: Yes, he shall wed my daughter0:42
117. 129Saul, HWV53: 21. Recitative: A father's will; Duet. Oh fairest of ten thousand fair3:27
118. 130Saul, HWV53: 22. Chorus: Is there a man1:41
119. 131Saul, HWV53: 23. Symphony5:17
120. 132Saul, HWV53: 24. Recitative: Thy father is as cruel; Duet: At persecution I can laugh2:03
121. 133Saul, HWV53: 25. Recitative: Whom dost thou seek?; Air: No, no let the guilty tremble; Recitative: Mean as he was; Air: Author of peace3:11
122. 134Saul, HWV53: 26. Symphony1:25
123. 135Saul, HWV53: 27. Accompagnato: The time at last is come; Where is the son of Jesse?2:17
124. 136Saul, HWV53: 28. Chorus: Oh fatal consequence5:30
125. 137Saul, HWV53: 29. Accompagnato. Wretch that I am; Accompagnato: 'Tis said, here lives a woman4:22
126. 138Saul, HWV53: 30. Recitative. With me what words; Air: Infernal spirits2:59
127. 139Saul, HWV53: 31. Accompagnato: Why hast thou forced me3:14
128. 140Saul, HWV53: 32. Symphony0:45
129. 141Saul, HWV53: 33. Recitative: Whence comest thou; Air: Impious wretch3:28
130. 142Saul, HWV53: 34. Dead March2:41
131. 143Saul, HWV53: 35. Chorus: Mourn, Israel; Air: Oh let it not in Gath be heard; Air: From this unhappy day3:44
132. 144Saul, HWV53: 36. Air: Brave Jonathan his bow never drew2:16
133. 145Saul, HWV53: 37. Chorus: Eagles were not so swift as they0:28
134. 146Saul, HWV53: 38. Air: In sweetest harmony; Solo and Chorus: O fatal day!9:11
135. 147Saul, HWV53: 39. Recitative: Ye men of Judah, weep no more; Chorus: Gird on thy sword6:28
136. 177Judas Maccabaeus: Overture Largo-Allegro-Largo4:43
137. 179Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "Well may your sorrows" (Israelite Man, Woman)1:36
138. 181Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "Not in vain is all this storm" (Israelite Man)1:04
139. 182Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "Pious Orgies" (Israelite Woman)2:51
140. 184Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "I feel the Deity within" (Simon)1:06
141. 185Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "Arm, arm, ye brave" (Simon)3:21
142. 187Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "'Tis well, my friends" (Judus)0:42
143. 188Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "Call forth thy powers" (Judus)2:06
144. 189Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "Come, ever-smiling libery" (Israelite Woman and Man (duet))1:33
145. 191Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "So willed my father" (Judus)1:30
146. 193Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "Ambition!" (Judus)0:20
147. 194Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "No unhallowed desire" (Judus)2:14
148. 195Judas Maccabaeus: Act I. "Haste we, my brethren" (Israelite Man)0:13
149. 199Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Oh let eternal honors" (Israelite Woman)0:41
150. 200Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "From mighty kings" (Israelite Woman)8:41
151. 201Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Hail, hail, Judea" (Israelite Woman, Man (duet), Chorus)2:24
152. 202Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Thanks to my brethren" (Judus)0:49
153. 203Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "How vain is man" (Judus)6:06
154. 204Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Oh Judus, oh my brethren!" (Isrealite Messenger)0:41
155. 206Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Be comforted" (Simon)0:48
156. 207Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "The Lord worketh wonders" (Simon)3:05
157. 208Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "My arms!" (Judas)0:25
158. 211Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Enough! To Heaven we leave the rest" (Simon)0:53
159. 212Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "With pious hears" (Simon)3:25
160. 213Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Ye worshippers" (Isrealite Man, Woman)1:21
161. 214Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Wise men, flattering" (Isrealite Woman)5:39
162. 215Judas Maccabaeus: Act II. "Oh! never, never bow" (Isrealite Woman, Man (duet))2:26
163. 218Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "See you flames" (Isrealite Man)0:40
164. 219Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "Oh grant it" (Isrealite Woman)0:40
165. 220Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "So shall the lute" (Isrealite Woman)4:31
166. 221Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "From Capharsalama" (Isrealite Messenger)1:30
167. 223Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. March1:54
168. 225Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "Sweet flow the strains" (Judas)1:00
169. 226Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "With honor let desert" (Judas)3:13
170. 227Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "Peace to my countrymen" (Eupolemus)0:51
171. 229Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "Again to Eart" (Isrealite Woman)1:06
172. 230Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "Oh lovely peace" (Isrealite Woman, Man (duet))4:19
173. 231Judas Maccabaeus: Act III. "Rejoice Oh Judah!" (Simon)1:57
174. 233Music For The Royal Fireworks: I. Ouverture8:57
175. 234Music For The Royal Fireworks: II. Bourrée1:41
176. 235Music For The Royal Fireworks: III. La Paix4:27
177. 236Music For The Royal Fireworks: IV. La Réjouissance2:41
178. 237Music For The Royal Fireworks: V. Menuet & Trio5:14
179. 238Jephtha (Oratorio, 1752), Hwv 70: Air: 'Tis Heaven's All-Ruling Pow'r3:03
180. 239Jephtha (Oratorio, 1752), Hwv 70: Quartet: O Spare Your Daughter2:36
181. 240Jephtha (Oratorio, 1752), Hwv 70: Air: Laud Her All Ye Virgin Train3:09
182. 241Serse (Opera, 1738, London): Air: Ombra Mai Fù4:19
183. 242Orlando: Air: Ah! Stigie Larve8:05
184. 243L'Allegro, Il Pensoroso Ed Il Moderato, Hwv 55: Air: Let Me Wander2:01
185. 244Orlando: Air; Cielo! Se Tu Il Consenti5:21
186. 245Rinaldo: Air: Lascia Ch'Io Pianga4:40
187. 246Theodora (Oratorio, 1750), Hwv 68: Air; Kind Heav'n, If Virtue Be Thy Care2:35
188. 247Theodora (Oratorio, 1750), Hwv 68: Air; Wide Spread His Name2:33
189. 248Theodora (Oratorio, 1750), HWV 68: Air “Sweet rose, and lilly, flow’ry form”3:10
190. 249Theodora (Oratorio, 1750), Hwv 68: Duet: To Thee Thou Glorious Son of Worth5:14
191. 250Messiah: Part I No. 1 Sinfonia3:08
192. 257Messiah: Part I No. 8 Behold, a virgin shall conceive0:31
193. 262Messiah: Part I No. 13 Pifa3:42
194. 263Messiah: Part I No. 14 There were shepherds; And lo, the Angel of the lord (soprano recits)0:47
195. 264Messiah: Part I No. 15 And the angel said unto them (soprano recit)0:37
196. 265Messiah: Part I No. 16 And suddenly there was with the angel (soprano recit)0:20
197. 267Messiah: Part I No. 18 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (soprano air)5:03
198. 268Messiah: Part I No. 19 The shall the eyes of the blind (alto recit)0:34
199. 269Messiah: Part I No. 20 And he shall feed his flock (alto/soprano duet)5:46
200. 272Messiah: Part II No. 23 He was despised (alto air)10:54
201. 285Messiah: Part II No. 36 Thou art gone up on high (alto air)3:20
202. 287Messiah: Part II No. 38 How beautiful are the feet (soprano air)3:01
203. 294Messiah: Part III No. 45 I know that my Redeemer liveth (soprano air)7:18
204. 298Messiah: Part III No. 49 Then shall be brough to pass (alto recit)0:19
205. 299Messiah: Part III No. 50 O death, where is thy sting? (alto/tenor duet)1:10
206. 301Messiah: Part III No. 52 If God be for us (soprano air)5:29