The Classic 100: Baroque & Before

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1CD: Volume I CD1
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1Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 1 SinfonyGeorge Frideric Handel3:08
2Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 2 (Tenor) Comfort yeGeorge Frideric Handel3:13
3Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 3 (Tenor) Ev'ry valleyGeorge Frideric Handel3:23
4Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 4 (Chorus) And the glory of the LordGeorge Frideric Handel2:20
5Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 5 (Bass) Thus saith the LordGeorge Frideric Handel1:25
6Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 6 (Countertenor) But who may abideGeorge Frideric Handel4:37
7Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 12 (Chorus) For unto us a child is bornGeorge Frideric Handel3:36
8Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 14a (Soprano) There were shepherdsGeorge Frideric Handel0:21
9Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 14b (Soprano) And lo, the angel of the LordGeorge Frideric Handel0:21
10Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 15 (Soprano) And the angel said to themGeorge Frideric Handel0:41
11Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 16 (Soprano) And suddenly there was with the angelGeorge Frideric Handel0:17
12Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 17 (Chorus) Glory To GodGeorge Frideric Handel1:56
13Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 18 (Soprano) Rejoice greatlyGeorge Frideric Handel4:38
14Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 19 (Alto) Then shall the eyes of the blindGeorge Frideric Handel0:26
15Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 20 (Alto, Soprano) He shall feed His flockGeorge Frideric Handel5:56
16Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 23 (Alto) He was despisedGeorge Frideric Handel4:48
17Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 24 (Chorus) Surely He hath borne our griefsGeorge Frideric Handel1:36
18Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 40 (Bass) Why do the nationsGeorge Frideric Handel2:24
19Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 41 (Chorus) Let us break their bonds asunderGeorge Frideric Handel1:31
20Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 44 (Chorus) Hallelujah!
choir vocals:
Cantillation
countertenor vocals [countertenor]:
Christopher Field
conductor:
Antony Walker
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus: “Hallelujah”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:35
21Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 45 (Soprano) I know that my Redeemer livethGeorge Frideric Handel6:34
22Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 47 (Bass) Behold, I tell you a mysteryGeorge Frideric Handel0:46
23Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 48 (Bass) The trumpet shall soundGeorge Frideric Handel8:37
24Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 53 (Chorus) Worthy is the LambGeorge Frideric Handel3:25
25Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 52 (Chorus) AmenGeorge Frideric Handel3:58
2CD: Volume I CD2
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1The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Spring (La Primavera): Violin Concerto in E major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV269: I. Allegro
violin:
Elizabeth Wallfisch
orchestra:
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
conductor:
Paul Dyer
recording of:
Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera”: I. Allegro (“The Four Seasons”: Concerto in E Major, op. 8 no. 1, RV. 269, “Spring”: 1. Allegro)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera” (Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “Spring”)
Antonio Vivaldi3:23
2The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Spring (La Primavera): Violin Concerto in E major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV269: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi2:05
3The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Spring (La Primavera): Violin Concerto in E major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV269: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi3:44
4The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Summer (L'Estate): Violin Concerto in G minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV315: I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi4:18
5The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Summer (L'Estate): Violin Concerto in G minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV315: II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi1:29
6The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Summer (L'Estate): Violin Concerto in G minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV315: III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi2:42
7The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Autumn (L'Autunno): Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV293: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi5:09
8The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Autumn (L'Autunno): Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV293: II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi2:33
9The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Autumn (L'Autunno): Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV293: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi3:17
10The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Winter (L'Inverno): Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV297: I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi3:22
11The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Winter (L'Inverno): Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV297: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi1:25
12The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni): Winter (L'Inverno): Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV297: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi3:01
13Miserere
alto vocals:
Jenny Duck-Chong (on 2001-11-21)
bass vocals:
Richard Anderson (on 2001-11-21)
choir vocals:
Cantillation (on 2001-11-21)
soprano vocals:
Belinda Montgomery (on 2001-11-21) and Jane Sheldon (on 2001-11-21)
conductor:
Antony Walker (on 2001-11-21)
recorded at:
Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (on 2001-11-21)
recording of:
Miserere mei, Deus (on 2001-11-21)
composer:
Gregorio Allegri
quotes lyrics from:
Miserere mei (words from Psalm 51)
Gregorio Allegri12:31
14Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: I. OuvertureGeorge Frideric Handel3:28
15Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel2:19
16Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: III. [Allegro]George Frideric Handel2:31
17Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: IV. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel2:23
18Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: III. [Allegro] Da capoGeorge Frideric Handel2:33
19Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: V. [Allegro]George Frideric Handel3:04
20Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: VI. AirGeorge Frideric Handel2:46
21Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: VII. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel2:43
22Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: VII. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel0:45
23Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: IX. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel0:53
24Water Music Suite No.1 In F major, HWV348: X. [Air]George Frideric Handel3:55
3CD: Volume I CD3
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1St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 'Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder' (We Sit Down, Weeping)
recording engineer:
Klaus Behrens
sound engineer and balance engineer:
Ulrich Vette
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer:
Karl-August Naegler
instruments and orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1988-04)
choir vocals:
London Oratory Junior Choir (in 1988-04) and The Monteverdi Choir (in 1988-04)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1988-04)
chorus master:
Patrick Russill (in 1988-04)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-04)
recording of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, LXVIII. Coro "Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder" (in 1988-04)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach
librettist:
Picander
part of:
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II
Johann Sebastian Bach5:11
2Canon and Gigue in D major: I. CanonJohann Pachelbel4:53
3Dido and Aeneas, Z626: Thy Hand, Belinda…When I Am Laid in Earth (Dido's Lament)Henry Purcell5:02
4Zadok The Priest - Coronation Anthem, HWV258George Frideric Handel5:48
5Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV351: IV. La Réjouissance (Rejoicing)George Frideric Handel2:08
6Spem in Alium II Never Hoped in Any but Thee)
choir vocals:
Cantillation
conductor:
Antony Walker
recording of:
Spem in alium
composer:
Thomas Tallis
Thomas Tallis9:39
7Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV1043: I. Vivace
recording engineer and producer:
Virginia Read (in 2005-10)
violin:
Helena Rathbone (from 2005-10-20 until 2005-10-24) and Richard Tognetti (from 2005-10-20 until 2005-10-24)
orchestra:
Australian Chamber Orchestra (from 2005-10-20 until 2005-10-24)
conductor:
Richard Tognetti
recorded at:
Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (from 2005-10-20 until 2005-10-24)
recording of:
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace (from 2005-10-20 until 2005-10-24)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (from 1730 until 1731)
part of:
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Johann Sebastian Bach3:24
8Goldberg Variations, BWV988: I: Aria And Variation I
harpsichord:
Jacqueline Ogeil
recording of:
Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Aria (FIRST movement)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach
part of:
Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (number: 26)
part of:
Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988 (Goldberg Variations, BWV 988)
recording of:
Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 1. a 1 Clav.
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach
part of:
Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (number: 26)
part of:
Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988 (Goldberg Variations, BWV 988)
Johann Sebastian Bach6:11
9Gloria in D major, Rv589: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo (Glory to God in the Highest)Antonio Vivaldi2:25
10Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV1007: I. Prelude
cello:
Michael Goldschlager (in 2010)
recording of:
Suite für Violoncello solo no. 1 G-Dur, BWV 1007: I. Prélude (Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude) (in 2010)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach
part of:
Suite für Violoncello solo no. 1 G-Dur, BWV 1007 (Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007)
Johann Sebastian Bach2:50
11Stabat Mater: I. Stabat mater dolorosa (The mother stood in sorrow)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi4:27
12Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV1048: I. [Allegro)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Antipodes
conductor:
Antony Walker
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048, Hillborg version with new 2nd mvt)
Johann Sebastian Bach5:33
13Cantata BWV147: 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben' (Heart and Mouth and Deeds and Living)Johann Sebastian Bach2:28
14Mass in B Minor, BWV232: Et incarnatus est (And Was Made Incarnate)
engineer:
Mike Hatch
producer:
Mark Brown
choir vocals:
The Sixteen
orchestra:
The Symphony of Harmony and Invention
conductor:
Harry Christophers
performer:
The Sixteen
recorded at:
St. Augustine’s Church in London, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232: II. Symbolum Nicenum: IV. Et incarnatus est (Mass in B minor, BWV 232: IIId. Symbolum nicenum: Chorus "Et incarnatus est") (in 1994-04)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1747 until 1749)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach
part of:
h-Moll-Messe, BWV 232 (Mass in B minor, BWV 232, Mass in B minor)
Johann Sebastian Bach3:28
15Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto': IV. Pastorale (Largo)Arcangelo Corelli3:16
16Vespers of the Blessed Virgin: Laudate pueri Dominum (Praise the Lord, All You His Servants)Claudio Monteverdi6:08
17Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV565: I. ToccataJohann Sebastian Bach2:47
4CD: Volume 1 CD4
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1Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV1050: I. Allegro (excerpt)Johann Sebastian Bach6:07
2Solomon, HWV67: The Arrival of the Queen of ShebaGeorge Frideric Handel3:10
3Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV1046: I. [Allegro]Johann Sebastian Bach3:57
4The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude in C major, BWV846Johann Sebastian Bach2:06
5Greensleeves
guitar:
Gareth Koch
recording of:
Greensleeves (generic entry for traditional and unknown arrangements)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional]
Anonymous2:26
6Come, Ye Sons of Art, Away (Birthday Ode for Queen Mary), Z323: Sound the TrumpetHenry Purcell3:03
7Serse (Xerxes), HWV40: Ombra mai fù (Never Was Shade So Lovely)
tenor vocals [tenor]:
David Hobson
orchestra:
Sinfonia Australis
conductor:
Antony Walker
recording of:
Serse, HWV 40: Atto I, no. 2. Arioso “Ombra mai fù” (Serse)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1737-12-26 until 1738-01-09)
librettist:
[anonymous]
part of:
Serse, HWV 40: Atto I
George Frideric Handel2:47
8Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV1049: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach6:56
9Flow My TearsJohn Dowland5:08
10Christmas Oratorio, BWV248: Jauchzet, frohlocket (Rejoice, exult)Johann Sebastian Bach7:55
11Rinaldo, HWV7: Lascia ch'io pianga (Let Me Lament)George Frideric Handel4:25
12St John Passion, BWV245 (1724 Version): Ruht wohl (Rest In Peace)Johann Sebastian Bach6:33
13Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV1047: I. [Allegro]Johann Sebastian Bach5:02
14Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV1051: I. [Allegro]Johann Sebastian Bach5:56
15The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary)
orchestra:
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Benjamin Northey
recording of:
The Prince of Denmark’s March (erroneously called “Trumpet Voluntary”)
composer:
Jeremiah Clarke (in 1700)
Jeremiah Clarke2:31
16Concerto for Two Guitars in G major, RV532 (originally for two mandolins): I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi4:16
17Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Julius Caesar in Egypt), HWV17 Piangerò la sorte mia (I Will Lament My Fate)George Frideric Handel5:38
5CD: Volume II CD1
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1L'incoronazione di Poppea The Coronation Of Poppea: Pur ti miro (I Gaze Upon You)Claudio Monteverdi4:35
2Cantata BWV140 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' (A Voice Is Calling Awake!): Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion Hears the Watchmen Singing)Johann Sebastian Bach4:01
3Cantata BWV208 'Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd' (What I Like Is a Lively Hunt): Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze)Johann Sebastian Bach4:37
4Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major, BWV1068: II. Air 'Air on the G String'
cello:
Sue-Ellen Paulsen
double bass:
Michael Fortescue
viola:
Janet Rutherford
violin:
Peter Edwards and Barbara Jane Gilby
conductor:
Geoffrey Lancaster
recording of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air, Air on the G string)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (in 1730)
part of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068 (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068)
Johann Sebastian Bach4:07
5L'orfeo (Orpheus): Toccata…Dal mio Permesso amato - excerpt (From My Beloved River Permessus)Claudio Monteverdi6:29
6Dixit Dominus, HWV232: I. Dixit Dominus domino meo (The Lord Said to My Lord)George Frideric Handel5:20
7Veni, veni Emmanuel (O Come, O Come Emmanuel)
choir vocals:
Cantillation
treble vocals [tenor]:
Paul McMahon
conductor:
Brett Weymark
recording of:
Veni, veni, Emmanuel
composer:
[anonymous]
is based on:
Bone Jesu dulcis cunctis
is based on:
Veni, veni, Emmanuel (text)
Anonymous Plainchant4:55
8Sonnerie de Ste-Geneviève du Mont-de-Paris (The Bells Of St Genevieve)Marin Marais8:57
9Oboe Concerto in D minor, Op. 9 No. 2: II. Adagio
engineer:
Allan Maclean (from 2002-07-17 until 2002-07-20)
oboe:
Diana Doherty (from 2002-07-17 until 2002-07-20)
orchestra:
Sinfonia Australis Ensemble (from 2002-07-17 until 2002-07-20)
conductor:
Mark Summerbell (from 2002-07-17 until 2002-07-20)
recorded at:
Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (from 2002-07-17 until 2002-07-20)
recording of:
Concerto for Oboe in D minor, op. 9 no. 2: II. Adagio (from 2002-07-17 until 2002-07-20)
composer:
Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni
part of:
Concerto for Oboe in D minor, op. 9 no. 2
Tomaso Albinoni4:46
10Semele, HWV58: Where'er You WalkGeorge Frideric Handel4:35
11Funeral Music for Queen Mary: March - Canzona - MarchHenry Purcell5:47
12Magnificat in D major, BWV243: I. Magnificat anima mea Dominum (My Soul Magnifies the Lord)Johann Sebastian Bach3:05
13The Coventry Carol
vocals:
The King’s Singers
recording of:
Coventry Carol (David Willcocks arrangement)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional]
arranger:
Sir David Willcocks
arrangement of:
Coventry Carol
[anonymous]2:47
14Ave verum corpus
bass vocals [bass]:
Richard Anderson
choir vocals:
Cantillation
mezzo-soprano vocals [mezzo-soprano]:
Jenny Duck-Chong
soprano vocals [soprano]:
Belinda Montgomery
tenor vocals [tenor]:
Paul McMahon
conductor:
Brett Weymark
recording of:
Ave verum corpus, T 92 (à 4, Gradualia I (1605))
composer:
William Byrd
publisher:
Oxford University Press
part of:
William Byrd: A Research and Information Guide, 3rd ed. (number: T 92)
part of:
Gradualia ac cantiones sacrae, Liber 1 (1605)
William Byrd4:41
15Cantata BWV78 'Jesu, der du meine Seele' (Jesus Who Rescued My Soul): Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsigen Schritten (We Hasten with Weak, but Eager Steps)Johann Sebastian Bach5:03
6CD: Volume II CD2
7CD: Volume II CD3
8CD: Volume II CD4

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part of:Classic 100 (number: 2014) (order: 2014)