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Handel: Water Music, The Music for the Royal Fireworks, The Alchymist, Three concerti a due cori, Two arias for wind band [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

George Frideric Handel (Composer), Christopher Hogwood (Conductor), The Academy of Ancient Music (Orchestra)
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Disc: 1
1. I. Overture: Largo - Allegro
2. II. Adagio e staccato
3. III. Allegro - Andante - Allegro
4. IV. Presto
5. V. Air
6. VI. Minuet for the French Horn
7. VII. Borrée
8. VIII. Hornpipe
9. IX. (Allegro)
10. X. (Allegro)
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Disc: 2
1. I. Ouverture
2. II. Bourrée
3. III. La Paix
4. IV. La Réjouissance
5. V. Menuets I & II
6. 1. Ouverture
7. II. Allegro ma non troppo
8. III. Allegro
9. IV. Largo
10. V. A tempo ordinario
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On this CD:
  1. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  2. Water Music Suite No.3 for orchestra in G major, HWV 350
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  3. Water Music Suite No.2 for orchestra in D major, HWV 349
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  4. Alchemist, incidental music, HWV 43
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  5. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  6. Concerto a due cori No.1 in B flat major, HWV 332
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  7. Concerto a due cori No.2 in F major, HWV 333
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  8. Concerto a due cori No.3 in F major, HWV 334
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  9. Arias (2) for wind ensemble, No 1 in F major, HWV 410
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood

  10. Arias (2) for wind ensemble, No 2 in F major, HWV 411
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with Academy of Ancient Music (UK)
    Conducted by Christopher Hogwood


Editorial Reviews

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This is a fine Handel compilation that provides a nice overview of his orchestral music with brass instruments, as well as his only incidental score (music written to accompany the action of a play). Christopher Hogwood uses the arrangement that Handel made of the Fireworks Music for normal-sized forces, including strings, which were absent from the original. All the music is played with a fine sense of style, and a goodly bit of the "pomp and circumstance" that Handel above all others knew how to capture in music. At two discs for the price of one, this is an extremely good deal. --David Hurwitz

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Water Music recordings, August 10, 2000
By Paul Bobbitt "Pobbit" (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
I'm torn as to whether I prefer the Tafelmusik recording or this one. Both are beautiful, but each approaches the music in a different way. This recording is perhaps the more traditional of the two, with a slower tempo. The brass is particularly spectacular in this recording, giving a richness and depth to the slower passages. The French horns are incredible. Hogwood is also an acknowledged master of Handel, making this version a core piece in any collection.
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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Towards the higher end of the pack, March 10, 2004
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Reading the liner notes, I am reminded that the occasion for which the water music originally was composed was royal river outing that started in the evening and lasted until 4:00 AM (Take THAT you modern clubhoppers!). The music was played three times through the course of this trip. I doubt there were many teetotallers. Soo...royal oarsmen, wine goblets overflowing with the best claret, tipsy nobleman and...hey! don't hit that river barge! Watch where you're goin' mate!

As such, I'd expect a little roughness in performances (especially for the 3:30 AM gig). Ill-tuned horns and all, I think Hogwood delivers about as faithful a rendition as is currently available. There are certainly more "refined" versions of the water music. I think these better resemble the follow-on peformances for the genteel, perfumed ladies seeking money for the foundling hospital. That's the beauty of Orpheus and Pinnock versions.

Hogwood gets 4 stars for getting close to the river ride. I will admit that my view has been biased by the fabulous 1976 rendition by Jean-Claude Malgoire which hasn't been bettered in this respect. No English band can shake a stick next to drunken French horn players. But Hogwood is a good near-term substitute until Sony wakes up and dips further into their vaults.
Additionally, the Fireworks music is fabulous; the due cori very nice, with similar touches of earthiness. All in all a good outing, and for decent prices.

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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!, February 20, 2000
This CD is a powerful, electrifying performance of some of the greatest works ever written. This is a great interpretation of what Handel wanted. A worthwhile buy because it never gets old. This is the one to get. It simply is great. Amen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best interpretation of Music for the Royal Fireworks
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3.0 out of 5 stars Recommendable.
I have recently returned to these two CDs (which I bought and listened to for a while some three years ago) and found that they were not quite as bad as I remembered. Read more
Published on February 18, 2004 by Matteo Noè

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo Mr. Handel
A Great Master's Mastery, Masterly Mastered by a Master!!
Translation?? In any speak, this is classic Handel, played at it's best, by the one who should know... Read more
Published on February 19, 2003 by William

3.0 out of 5 stars Water Music played much too fast.
Sorry everyone. This is not the consumate Water Music for me. The tempo throughout is usually much too fast and robs the music of its delicate emotion. Read more
Published on January 13, 2003

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