Handel: Gloria
classical CD · categorised by title
RRP £20.30 historic list price — see live Amazon pricing below
- Performers
- George Frideric Handel, Anders Öhrwall, Laurence Cummings, Stockholm Bach Choir, Royal Academy of Music Baroque Orchestra, Anne Sofie von Otter
- Label
- BIS Records
- Barcode
- 9786306520145
Amazon.co.uk Sopranos around the world will be itching to test-drive the Gloria, the extraordinary Handelian rediscovery made just months before this recording. But how many will come close to Emma Kirkby's immaculate performance here? Although known of for many years, this showpiece work was only established as being by Handel in early 2001, to worldwide press headlines. The opportunity to make the first recording was both an honour and a daunting, spectacular challenge. The coloratura range, mood spectrum (from the elation of the opening to the deeply-felt Qui Tollis) and the sheer helter-skelter of the closing Cum Sancto Spiritu, make demands of the highest order. These are met by Kirkby, at the peak of her powers, in the most captivating fashion. The voice is set in natural space, excellently supported by Laurence Cummings and the accomplished baroque orchestra of London's Royal Academy of Music and supplemented by the likes of distinguished violinist Simon Standage. The coupling on the CD is logical--a companion work from Handel's early years, the startlingly daring and colourful Dixit Dominus. The 1986 performance (of some merit) comes from the BIS back-catalogue with the choicest most ravishing moments coming from Anne Sofie von Otter's short contribution. --Andrew Green Product description International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.
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Details
- Gloria / Dixit Dominus
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