ISRAEL IN EGYPT

Composer(s): George Frideric Handel

Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain
Reference: KTC1517
Barcode: 8711801115177
Format: 2 CD
Release date: 2015-12-11
SKU: KTC1517 Categories: , ,

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Israel in Egypt (HWV 54 ) is without a doubt one of Georg Friedrich Handel’s most captivating oratorios. One that has an unusual role set apart for the choir. The biblical story of Israel’s crossing through the desert to the Promised Land and the plagues God spills over Egypt are sublimely captured in Handel’s score from 1738.

The Nederlands Kamerkoor and Le Concert Lorrain have recently made a very successful tour with this oratorium through France and Germany. The much-celebrated Roy Goodman conducted an intensely charged concert in the Verdener Dom during the Musikfest Bremen. The riveting concert was recorded live by Deutschland Radio with James Gilchrist, Peter Harvey, Roderick Williams, David Allsopp and Julia Doyle performing the few solo parts this magnificent work of art holds.

CD 1

1. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: Symphony
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Le Concert Lorrain

2. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: The Sons of Israel Do Mourn (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

3. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: When the Ear Heard Him (Quartet)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Le Concert Lorrain

4. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: How Is the Mighty Fall’n (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

5. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: The Righteous Shall Be Had (Quartet/Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

6. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: Their Bodies Are Buried in Peace (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

7. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: The People Will Tell of Their Wisdom (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

8. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: They Shall Receive a Glorious Kingdom (Quartet)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Le Concert Lorrain

9. The Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph: The Merciful Goodness of the Lord (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

10. Concerto for Organ in F Major, HWV 295: Larghetto
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Carsten Lohff, Le Concert Lorrain

11. Exodus: Now There Arose a New King (Recitative)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): James Gilchrist, Le Concert Lorrain

12. Exodus: And the Children of Israel Sigh’d (Solo/Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain, David Allsopp

13. Exodus: Then Sent He Moses (Recitative)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): James Gilchrist, Le Concert Lorrain

14. Exodus: They Loathed to Drink of the River (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

15. Exodus: Their Land Brought Forth Frogs (Air)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): James Gilchrist, Le Concert Lorrain

16. Exodus: He Spake the Word (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

17. Exodus: He Gave Them Hailstones for Rain (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

18. Exodus: He Sent a Thick Darkness over All the Land (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

19. Exodus: He Smote All the Firstborn of Egypt (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

20. Exodus: But As for His People (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

21. Exodus: Egypt Was Glad When They Departed (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

22. Exodus: He Rebuked the Red Sea (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

23. Exodus: And Israel Saw That Great Work (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

CD 2

1. Moses’ Song: Moses and the Children of Israel (Introitus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

2. Moses’ Song: The Lord Is My Strength (Duet)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Julia Doyle, Maria Valdmaa, Le Concert Lorrain

3. Moses’ Song: He Is My God (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

4. Moses’ Song: The Lord Is a Man of War (Duet)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Roderick Williams, Peter Harvey, Le Concert Lorrain

5. Moses’ Song: The Depths Have Cover’d Them (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

6. Moses’ Song: Thy Right Hand, O Lord (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

7. Moses’ Song: And with the Blast of Thy Nostrils (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

8. Moses’ Song: The Enemy Said, I Will Pursue (Air)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): James Gilchrist, Le Concert Lorrain

9. Moses’ Song: Thou Didst Blow with the Wind (Air)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Julia Doyle, Le Concert Lorrain

10. Moses’ Song: Who Is Like Unto Thee, O Lord (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

11. Moses’ Song: Thou in Thy Mercy Hast Led Forth Thy People (Duet)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): James Gilchrist, David Allsopp /James Gilchrist

12. Moses’ Song: The People Shall Hear (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

13. Moses’ Song: Thou Shalt Bring Them In (Air)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): David Allsopp, Le Concert Lorrain

14. Moses’ Song: The Lord Shall Reign for Ever and Ever (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

15. Moses’ Song: For the Horse of Pharaoh Went In (Recitative)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Le Concert Lorrain, James Gilchrist

16. Moses’ Song: The Lord Shall Reign for Ever and Ever (2) (Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain

17. Moses’ Song: And Miriam the Prophetess (Recitative)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Le Concert Lorrain, James Gilchrist

18. Moses’ Song: Sing Ye to the Lord (Solo/Chorus)
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Artist(s): Nederlands Kamerkoor, Le Concert Lorrain, Julia Doyle

19. Applause
Composer: Not Applicable
Artist(s): Audience Applause

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ISRAEL IN EGYPT
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Israel in Egypt (HWV 54 ) is without a doubt one of Georg Friedrich Handel’s most captivating oratorios. One that has an unusual role set apart for the choir. The biblical story of Israel’s crossing through the desert to the Promised Land and the plagues God spills over Egypt are sublimely captured in Handel’s score from 1738.

The Nederlands Kamerkoor and Le Concert Lorrain have recently made a very successful tour with this oratorium through France and Germany. The much-celebrated Roy Goodman conducted an intensely charged concert in the Verdener Dom during the Musikfest Bremen. The riveting concert was recorded live by Deutschland Radio with James Gilchrist, Peter Harvey, Roderick Williams, David Allsopp and Julia Doyle performing the few solo parts this magnificent work of art holds.