Hercules

~ Release by Handel; Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Catherine Denley, Sarah Walker, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, John Tomlinson, Jennifer Smith, Peter Savidge (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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1Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Recit: "She knows my passion"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
soprano vocals [Iole, princess of Oechalia]:
Jennifer Smith (in 1982-08)
tenor vocals [Hyllus, his son]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 29: Recitativo "She knows my passion, and has heard me breathe" (Hyllus, Iole) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:21
2Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Aria: "From celestial seats descending"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
tenor vocals [Hyllus, his son]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 30: Aria "From celestial seats descending" (Hyllus) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel6:04
3Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Chorus: "Wanton god of amorous fires"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 31: Chorus "Wanton God of amorous fires" (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:54
4Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Recit: "Yes, I congratulate": Aria: "Alcides' name"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
bass vocals [Hercules, surnamed Alcides]:
John Tomlinson (in 1982-08)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 33: Aria "Alcides' name in latest story" (Dejanira) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel5:52
5Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Recit: "O glorious pattern": Aria: "Resign thy club"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 35: Aria "Resign thy club and lion's spoils" (Dejanira) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel6:18
6Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Recit: "You are deceived! Some villain has belied"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
bass vocals [Hercules, surnamed Alcides]:
John Tomlinson (in 1982-08)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 36: Recitativo "You are deceived! Some villainhas belied Hercules" (Dejanira) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:33
7Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Aria: "Cease, ruler of the day, to rise"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 37: Aria "Cease, rules of the day, to rise" (Dejanira) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:27
8Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Recit: "Some kinder power inspire me to regain"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Lichas, a herald, faithful servant to Dejanira]:
Catherine Denley (in 1982-08)
soprano vocals [Iole, princess of Oechalia]:
Jennifer Smith (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 38: Recitativo "Some kinder power inspire me to regain" (Dejanira, Lichas, Iole) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:29
9Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Duet: "Joys of freedom, joys of power"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
soprano vocals [Iole, princess of Oechalia]:
Jennifer Smith (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 39: Duet "Joys of freedom, joys of power" (Dejanira, Iole) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:05
10Hercules, HWV 60, Act 2: Recit: Father of Hercules": Chorus: "Love and Hymen"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (in 1982-08)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II, no. 41: Chorus "Love and Hymen, hand in hand" (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act II
George Frideric Handel4:44
11Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Sinfonia
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 42: Sinfonia (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:45
12Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Recit: "Ye sons of Trachin, mourn you valiant chief"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Lichas, a herald, faithful servant to Dejanira]:
Catherine Denley (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 43: Recitativo "Ye sons of Trachin, mourn your valiant chief" (Lichas) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:35
13Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Aria: "O scene of unexampled woe"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Lichas, a herald, faithful servant to Dejanira]:
Catherine Denley (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 44: Aria "O scene of unexampled woe" (Lichas) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:53
14Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Chorus: "Tyrants now no more shall dread"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 45: Chorus "Tyrants now no more shall dread" (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:56
15Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Recit. acc: "O Jove! what land is this"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
bass vocals [Hercules, surnamed Alcides]:
John Tomlinson (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 46: Recitativo accompagnato "O Jove! What land is this, what clime accurst" (Hercules) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:24
16Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Recit: "Great Jove! relieve his pains!"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
bass vocals [Hercules, surnamed Alcides]:
John Tomlinson (in 1982-08)
tenor vocals [Hyllus, his son]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 47: Recitativo "Great Jove! Relieve his pains!" (Hyllus, Hercules) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:14
17Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Aria: "Let not fame the tidings spread"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
tenor vocals [Hyllus, his son]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 48: Aria "Let not fame the tidings spread" (Hyllus) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:16
18Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Recit. acc: "Where shall I fly?"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 49: Recitativo accompagnato "Where shall I fly? Where hide this quilty head?" (Dejanira) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel5:51
19Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Recit: "Lo! the fair fatal cause of all this ruin!"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
soprano vocals [Iole, princess of Oechalia]:
Jennifer Smith (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 50: Recitativo "Lo! The fair fatal cause of all this ruin! (Dejanira, Iole) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:34
20Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Aria: "My breast with tender pity swells"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
soprano vocals [Iole, princess of Oechalia]:
Jennifer Smith (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 51: Aria "My breast with tender pity swells" (Iole) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel7:37
21Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Recit: "Princess, rejoice! whose heaven-directed hand"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
baritone vocals [Priest of Jupiter]:
Peter Savidge (in 1982-08)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 52: Recitativo "Princess, rejoice! Whose heaven heaven-directed hand" (Priest of Jupiter, Dejanira) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:03
22Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Recit: "Words are too faint"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
mezzo-soprano vocals [Dejanira, his wife]:
Sarah Walker (in 1982-08)
soprano vocals [Iole, princess of Oechalia]:
Jennifer Smith (in 1982-08)
tenor vocals [Hyllus, his son]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 53: Recitativo "Words are too faint to speak the warring passions" (Dejanira, Priest, Hyllus, Iole) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:06
23Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Duet: "O prince, whose virtues all admire"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
soprano vocals [Iole, princess of Oechalia]:
Jennifer Smith (in 1982-08)
tenor vocals [Hyllus, his son]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 54: Duet "O prince, whose virtues all admire" (Iole, Hyllus) (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:16
24Hercules, HWV 60, Act 3: Recit: "Ye sons of freedom": Chorus: "To him your grateful notes of praise belong"
recording engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen
miscellaneous support:
Charlotte Kriesch (task: coordination)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Klaus L. Neumann
producer:
Barbara Valentin
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (in 1982-08)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-08)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-08)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-08)
recording of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III, no. 56: Chorus "To him your grateful notes of praise belong" (in 1982-08)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (from 1744-07 until 1744-08)
librettist:
Thomas Broughton
part of:
Hercules, HWV 60: Act III
George Frideric Handel3:11