A Handel Celebration (concert recorded in 2009)
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A Handel Celebration (concert recorded in 2009)
Carolyn Sampson (soprano) / The Sixteen / Harry Christophers
[ BBC / Coro DVD / DVD ]
Release Date: Sunday 20 June 2010
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In this BBC Prom from the Royal Albert Hall the Sixteen capture some of Handel's most ebullient moments in concert performance, from the ever popular Arrival of the Queen of Sheba to the ubiquitous sounds of Zadok the Priest.
Harry Christophers and The Sixteen have long been celebrated for their interpretations of Handel's great masterpieces. In this BBC Prom from the Royal Albert Hall they capture some of the composer's most ebullient moments in concert performance, from the ever popular Arrival of the Queen of Sheba to the ubiquitous sounds of Zadok the Priest. All Four Coronation Anthems feature on this DVD as well as virtuosic excerpts from the oratorio Semele sung by Carolyn Sampson, and the Organ Concerto in F major performed by Alastair Ross in its original version which finishes with a rousing 'Alleluia' chorus.
Bonus features include two works not shown in the BBC Two broadcast - Coronation Anthem My heart is inditing and Salve Regina.
Bonus Features include:
Exclusive Interview with Harry Christophers.
Bonus Tracks:
Coronation Anthem My heart is inditing
Salve Regina (Carolyn Sampson soprano)
Artist Biographies and Images
Tracks:
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (from Solomon)
Coronation Anthems Nos. 1-4
Semele (extracts)
Endless pleasure, endless love, My Racking Thoughts & O ecstasy of happiness!...Myself I shall adore
(with Carolyn Sampson, soprano)
Organ Concerto No. 4 in F major, HWV292, Op. 4 No. 4
(Original version)
(with Alastair Ross, organ)
Salve Regina, HWV 241
