Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of George Frideric Handel's masterpieces with the album "Handel: Water Music and Others." Released in 1999 under the Naxos label, this classical gem spans a rich 77 minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through some of Handel's most celebrated works. The album features a stunning collection of 30 tracks, including the iconic "Water Music" suites and the grand "Music for the Royal Fireworks," alongside selections from "Alexander's Feast." Composed by the prolific Baroque genius, these pieces showcase Handel's unparalleled ability to blend orchestral brilliance with choral and operatic grandeur. Premiered on the Thames River in 1717, "Water Music" was an instant sensation, performed by a grand ensemble of approximately 50 musicians on a royal barge. This album captures the essence of that historic event, transporting you to an era of opulence and musical innovation. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Handel's work, this album promises a captivating exploration of one of history's most influential composers.
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: I. Overture: Largo - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: III. Allegro - IV. Andante - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: V. PassepiedGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: VI. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: VII. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. BourreeGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: IX. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 348: X. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 2 in D Major: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 2 in D Major: II. Alla HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 3 in G Major: I. SarabandeGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 3 in G Major: II. Rigaudon I and IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 2 in D Major: IV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 2 in D Major: V. BourreeGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 3 in G Major: III. Menuet IGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 3 in G Major: III. Menuet IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 3 in G Major: IV. Bourree IGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 3 in G Major: IV. Bourree IIGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Water Music, Suites nos. 2 and 3, HWV 349-350: Suite No. 2 in D Major: III. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Bohdan Warchal
Alexander's Feast: AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Jozef Kopelman
Alexander's Feast: LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Jozef Kopelman
Alexander's Feast: AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Jozef Kopelman
Alexander's Feast: Andante, non prestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Capella Istropolitana, Jozef Kopelman
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