Handel: Saul [Box set]

George Frideric Handel (Conductor), Recorded Sound (Artist), John Eliot Gardiner (Performer), Ruth Holton (Performer), Lynne Dawson (Performer), John Mark Ainsley (Performer), Donna Brown (Artist), Derek Lee Ragin (Artist), English Baroque Soloists (Artist), Philip Salmon (Artist), Neil Mackie (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: John Eliot Gardiner, Ruth Holton, Lynne Dawson, John Mark Ainsley
• Conductor: George Frideric Handel
• Audio CD (September 12, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00000412J
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,635 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another feast for Handelians, December 24, 2003

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"chik1234" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handel: Saul (Audio CD)

Here's another astonishing piece for all Handelians. Many of Handel's great pieces have sadly been neglected - just like many of Richard Strauss' operas which have only recently received attention from people like Botstein, Korsten and Sinopoli (deceased). Thankfully, Gardiner and his team took the trouble to record this astonishing masterpiece. I simply love this piece - Saul!! The Monteverdi choir is the best in the world - listen to their stunning virtuosity here. Thank you, Gardiner!!

8 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent music, September 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Handel: Saul (Audio CD)

Saul is one of those lesser known works by Handel. I certainly prefer Solomon, the Messiah or Israel in Egypt. Nevertheless, there is plenty of glorious music in Saul. The Monteverdi sings with their customary virtuosity. Casting of solo parts is superb. A bit on the pricey side but this is an investment that will yield rich dividends over a long period of time. Instead of listening to the Messiah all the time, or Solomon or Jephtha, why not be more daring and explore this lesser known work by Handel?