25 Handel Favorites [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

George Frederick Handel (Composer), Donald Neuen (Conductor), Stanislaw Skrowaczewski (Conductor), Paul Angerer (Conductor), Richard Auldon Clark (Conductor), New York Trumpet Ensemble (Performer), Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Minnesota Orchestra (Orchestra), Southwest German Chamber Orchestra (Pforzheim) (Orchestra), Manhattan Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Anthony Newman (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: New York Trumpet Ensemble, Anthony Newman
• Orchestra: Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Southwest German Chamber Orchestra (Pforzheim), Manhattan Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Donald Neuen, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Paul Angerer, Richard Auldon Clark
• Composer: George Frederick Handel
• Audio CD (September 5, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Vox (Classical)
• ASIN: B00004Y6SY
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,384 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #19 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750)
  • #33 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Oratorios
  • #42 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Oratorio

Track Listings

1. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Hallelujah Chorus

2. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pastorale

3. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: Bouree

4. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Overture

5. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Adagio & Staccato

6. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Allegro 1

7. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Air

8. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Bouree

9. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Hornpipe

10. Concerto Grosso in B minor, Op.6/12, HWV 330: Aria

11. Fugue for keyboard in B flat major, HWV 607

12. Judas Maccabaeus, oratorio, HWV 63: Chorus & March

13. Concerto Grosso in D major, Op.6/5, HWV 323: Allegro 2

14. Concerto Grosso in D major, Op.6/5, HWV 323: Allegro 5

15. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: Overture

16. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: La Paix: Sarabande

17. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: La Rejouissance: Allegro

18. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: Minuet

19. Tolomeo, rč d'Egitto, opera, HWV 25: Silent Worship

20. Rinaldo, opera, HWV 7: Lascia ch'io Pianga

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Minnesota orchestra has a Handel on things, August 22, 2009

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Annie Van Auken (Planet Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 25 Handel Favorites (Audio CD)

As would be expected, the lion's share of VOX's 25 HANDEL CLASSICS is taken from his three best-remembered works. Thus, there's 7 "Messiah samples, 6 "Water Music" excerpts and 5 "Royal Fireworks" highlights. For the casual listener, this format may be preferable to full works.

As with all other titles in the series, liner notes are non-existent. Audio quality is uniformly good.

PERFORMERS--
Generically-named Philharmonia Chamber orchestra ("Messiah") are students of Rochester, NY's Eastman music school. Donald Neuman is one-time choral instructor at that institution. Their dry rendition of George Handel's most famous oratorio has all the earmarks of sincere amateur performance: accurate, yet devoid of emotional appeal.

Compare these dubs to Minnesota orchestra's "Water Music." Nicely expressive throughout, the polish on display here epitomizes professionalism. The Minnesota also renders solid work on several "Fireworks" selections.

Manhattan Chamber orchestra ("Silent Worship" and "Lascia ch'io Pianga") have been in exstence since 1987. Richard Auldon Clark is their original director/conductor. The unidentified alto on these tracks possesses a fine voice.

Anthony Newman is not this reviewer's favorite organist (too choppy), so it's unfair to judge his B-flat major fugue. Newman accompanies New York Trumpet Ensemble on the "Judas Maccabaeus" march. Was unable to glean any info on this capable unit.

South-west German Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1950 by a former Hindemith student. This fourteen member ensemble consists of musicians from many countries. They are quite good on their two D major concerto grosso samples.

TOTAL PLAYING TIME: 79:47

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT CD, August 31, 2007

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K. lett "gemini6kl" (brooklyn, new york USA) - See all my reviews
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This a wonderfull Handel CD, a great mix of his songs both uptempo and sacred. I don't really know much about his works but i thought this cd as a casual fan of the artsist was a very good mix of songs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Handel 25 Favorites, February 15, 2009

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This review is from: 25 Handel Favorites (Audio CD)

I purchased this CD because I like to listen to Water Music and even
have it as my ringtone. The other feature I enjoyed listening that came with this CD the vocal songs...Hallelujah Chorus and For unto us a Child is Born. Those who like classical music should add this to their collection. The only drawback is when it came to track two and three....
Pastorale and Bourree I can't hardly hear it I have to increase the volume then lower it again because it will be too loud for the next track.