George Frideric Handel: Coronation Anthems/Musick for the Royal Fireworks

1. Coronation Anthem No.1 for chorus & orchestra "Zadok the Priest" HWV 258
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by New College Choir Oxford , King's Consort
2. Coronation Anthem No.3 for chorus & orchestra "My Heart Is Inditing" HWV 261
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by New College Choir Oxford , King's Consort
3. Coronation Anthem for chorus & orchestra "Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened" HWV 259
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by New College Choir Oxford , King's Consort
4. Coronation Anthem No.2 for chorus & orchestra "The King Shall Rejoice" HWV260
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by New College Choir Oxford , King's Consort
5. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Performed by King's Consort

Product Description

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This is a very different and interesting coupling. First, there is the original version of the Fireworks Music, for tons of winds, brass and percussion. Since this was composed for an occasion of great pomp and magnificence, the coupling of the brassy and exciting Coronation Anthems (which are still performed to this day whenever a new king or queen is crowned) makes perfect sense. King's performances are excitingly larger than life. Really Handel has never been surpassed when in comes to grandeur without pomposity. Just try the anthem Zadok the Priest, and if that doesn't floor you, then I don't know what will. --David Hurwitz

Tracks:

Four Coronation Anthems: Zadok The Priest (HWV 258)
Four Coronation Anthems: My Heart Is Inditing (HWV 261)
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Kings' Daughters Were Among Thy Honourable Women. Andante
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Upon Thy Right Hand Did Stand The Queen In Vesture Of Gold; And The King Shall Have Pleasure In They Beauty. Andante
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Kings Shall Be They Nursing Fathers, And Queens Thy Nursing Mothers. Allegro e staccato
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Let Justice And Judgement Be The Preparation Of They Seat. Larghetto
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Alleluia
musick For The Royal Fireworks: The King Shall Rejoice
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Exceeding Glad Shall He Be Of Thy Salvation. Allegro
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Glory And Great Worship Hast Thou Laid Upon Him. A tempo giusto - non tanto allegro A Crown Of Pure Gold Upon His Head. Allegro
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Alleluia. Allegro
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Ouverture
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Bourree
musick For The Royal Fireworks: La Paix
musick For The Royal Fireworks: La Rejouissance
musick For The Royal Fireworks: Menuet I And II

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This is a very different and interesting coupling. First, there is the original version of the Fireworks Music, for tons of winds, brass and percussion. Since this was composed for an occasion of great pomp and magnificence, the coupling of the brassy and exciting Coronation Anthems (which are still performed to this day whenever a new king or queen is crowned) makes perfect sense. King's performances are excitingly larger than life. Really Handel has never been surpassed when in comes to grandeur without pomposity. Just try the anthem Zadok the Priest, and if that doesn't floor you, then I don't know what will. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Music for the kinf most High.......2006-12-28

Handel came from Germany to Britain after the lineage and the Crown had passed from the Stuart dynasty to the Hannovers. After the Tudors (Elizabeth I) had produced no hier to the throne, it passed to the line of kings of Scotland, James I being the heir (the same that commissioned the King James version of the Holy Bible). Later, after the period the period of revolt, beheading of Charles I, protectorate of Oliver Cromwell, later rule of Charles II, the line passed to the German relatives. George I initiated the Hanover dynasty. When he came, he didn't speak English, and all the customs of the British court were foreign to him. He commissioned Handel to write music that would soothe him, and thus began Herr Handle's time in the employ of the Hanover court in Britain. The pieces on this CD are wonderful! As the reviewer commented, you get both the set of Anthems commissioned for George I and the Royal Fireworks pieces. The interpretation by Mr. Pinnock is moving. Five stars.