Semele

~ Release by George Frideric Handel; Kathleen Battle, Marilyn Horne, Samuel Ramey, John Aler, Sylvia McNair, Michael Chance, John Nelson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Cast

Jupiter: John Aler
Cadmus: Samuel Ramey
Semele: Kathleen Battle
Athamas: Michael Chance
Ino: Marilyn Horne
Somnus: Samuel Ramey
Apollo: Neil Mackie
Juno: Marilyn Horne
Iris: Sylvia McNair
Priest: Mark S. Doss

Chorus
Priests and Augurs, Loves and Zephyrs, Nymphs and Swains

Recording: London, Abbey Road Studio No. 1, 5/1990

For complete relationships, cast and recording data see disc 1

For complete relationships, cast and recording data see disc 1

Annotation last modified on 2007-06-30 14:45 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Semele: Ouverture. Gavotte
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Overture (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58
George Frideric Handel9:04
2Semele: Act I, Scene I. Accompagnato "Behold! auspicious flashes rise!" (Priest)
bass vocals [Priest]:
Mark S. Doss (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Behold! Auspicious Flashes Rise (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel1:26
3Semele: Act I, Scene I. Chorus "Lucky omens bless our rites" (Priests)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Lucky Omens Bless Our Rites (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:08
4Semele: Act I, Scene I. Recitative and Arioso "Daughter, obey, hear and obey!" (Cadmus, Athamas)
bass vocals [Cadmus]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Daughter, Obey (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel0:58
5Semele: Act I, Scene I. Accompagnato "Ah me! What refuge now is left for me?" - Air "O Jove! in pity teach me which to choose" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: O Jove! in Pity Teach Me Which to Choose (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:44
6Semele: Act I, Scene I. Air "The morning lark to mine accords his note" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel7:05
7Semele: Act I, Scene I. Recitative "See, she blushing turns her eyes" (Athamas)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel0:18
8Semele: Act I, Scene I. Air "Hymen, haste, thy torch prepare" (Athamas)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I. "Hymen, hast, thy torch prepare" (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel4:38
9Semele: Act I, Scene I. Recitative "Alas! she yields, and has undone me" (Ino, Athamas, Semele)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Alas! She Yields (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel0:48
10Semele: Act I, Scene I. Quartetto "Why dost thou thus untimely grieve" (Cadmus, Ino, Athamas, Semele)
bass vocals [Cadmus]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Why Dost Thou Thus Untimely Grieve (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:45
11Semele: Act I, Scene I. Chorus "Avert these omens, all ye pow'rs!" (Priests)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Avert These Omens, All Ye Pow'rs (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:00
12Semele: Act I, Scene I. Accompagnato "Again auspicious flashes rise" (Cadmus)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Again Auspicious Flashes Rise
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel0:39
13Semele: Act I, Scene I. Recitative "Thy aid, pronubial Juno, Athamas implores!" (Athamas, Semele)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel0:17
14Semele: Act I, Scene I. Chorus "Cease, cease your vows, 'tis impious to proceed" (Priests)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Cease, Cease Your Vows, 'Tis Impious to Proceed (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel0:36
15Semele: Act I, Scene II. Recitative "O Athamas, what torture hast thou borne!" (Athamas)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 3: Ah, Me!
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel0:30
16Semele: Act I, Scene II. Air "Turn, hopeless lover, turn thy eyes" (Ino)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 2: Turn, Hopeless Lover, Turn Thy Eyes (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel8:26
17Semele: Act I, Scene II. Recitative "She weeps!" (Athamas)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel0:25
18Semele: Act I, Scene II. Air "Your tuneful voice my tale would tell" (Athamas)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I. "Your tuneful voice my tale would tell" (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel4:56
19Semele: Act I, Scene II. Recitative "Too well I see, thou wilt not understand me" (Ino, Athamas)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel0:47
20Semele: Act I, Scene II. Duetto "You've undone me" / "With my life I would atone" (Ino, Athamas)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 2: You've Undone Me (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:29
21Semele: Act I, Scene III. "Ah, wretched prince, doom'd to disastrous love!" - "Wing'd with our fears and pious haste" - "O prodigy, to me of dire portent!" / Scene IV. "See, see, Jove's Priests and holy Augurs come"
bass vocals [Cadmus]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel2:07
22Semele: Act I, Scene IV. Chorus "Hail Cadmus, hail!" (Priests, Augurs)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 4: Hail Cadmus, Hail! (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel1:34
23Semele: Act I, Scene IV. Air and Chorus "Endless pleasure, endless love" (Semele, Chorus)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, oratorio, HWV 58: Act I. Air and Chorus: "Endless pleasure, endless love" (Semele, Chorus) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act I
George Frideric Handel4:30
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1Semele: Act II. Sinfonia
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II: Sinfonia (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:31
2Semele: Act II, Scene I. Recitative "Iris, impatient of thy stay" (Juno, Iris)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Iris]:
Sylvia McNair (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 1: Iris, Impatient of Thy Stay (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel0:46
3Semele: Act II, Scene I. Air "There from mortal cares retiring" (Iris)
soprano vocals [Iris]:
Sylvia McNair (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 1: There, from Mortal Cares Retiring (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:27
4Semele: Act II, Scene I. Recitative "No more - I'll hear no more!" (Juno) - Accompagnato "Awake Saturnia from thy lethargy!" (Juno, Iris)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Iris]:
Sylvia McNair (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II, no. 31. "Awake, Saturnia, from thy lethargy!" (Juno) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1743)
librettist:
William Congreve
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:55
5Semele: Act II, Scene I. Air "Hence, Iris, hence away" (Juno)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II, no. 34. "Hence, Iris, hence away" (Juno) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1743)
librettist:
William Congreve
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:23
6Semele: Act II, Scene II. Air "O sleep, why dost thou leave me?" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II, no. 35. "Oh sleep, why dost thou leave me?" (Semele) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1743)
librettist:
William Congreve
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:10
7Semele: Act II, Scene III. Recitative "Let me not another moment bear the pangs of absence" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 3: Let Me Not Another Moment (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel0:16
8Semele: Act II, Scene III. Air "Lay your doubts and fears aside" (Jupiter)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 3: Lay Your Doubts and Fears Aside (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:02
9Semele: Act II, Scene III. Recitative "You are mortal and require time to rest" (Jupiter)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 3: You Are Mortal and Require (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel0:23
10Semele: Act II, Scene III. Air "With fond desiring" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, oratorio, HWV 58: Act II. Air: "With fond desiring" (Semele) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:54
11Semele: Act II, Scene III. Chorus "How engaging, how endearing" (Loves, Zephyrs)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 3: How Engaging, How Endearing (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:06
12Semele: Act II, Scene III. Recitative "Ah me!" - "Why sighs my Semele?" (Semele, Jupiter)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 3: Ah, Me! (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:23
13Semele: Act II, Scene III. Air "I must with speed amuse her" (Jupiter)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 3: I Must with Speed Amuse Her (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:44
14Semele: Act II, Scene III. Chorus "Now Love that everlasting boy invites" (Loves, Zephyrs)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II, no. 43. "Now Love that everlasting boy" (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:21
15Semele: Act II, Scene III. Recitative "By my command" (Jupiter, Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 3: By My Command (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:18
16Semele: Act II, Scene III. Air "Where'er you walk" (Jupiter)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II, no. 45. "Where'er You Walk" (Jupiter) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1743)
librettist:
William Congreve
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel4:53
17Semele: Act II, Scene IV. Recitative "Dear sister, how was your passage hither?" (Semele, Ino)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 4: Dear Sister, How Was Your Passage Hither? (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel0:46
18Semele: Act II, Scene IV. Air "But hark! the heav'nly sphere turns round" (Ino)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 4: But Hark! The Heav'nly Sphere Turns Round (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:14
19Semele: Act II, Scene IV. Duetto "Prepare then, ye immortal choir" (Semele, Ino)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, oratorio, HWV 58: Act II. Duetto: "Prepare then, ye immortal choir" (Semele, Ino, Chorus) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:02
20Semele: Act II, Scene IV. Chorus "Bless the glad earth with heav'nly lays" (Nymphs, Swains)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act II Scene 4: Bless the Glad Earth with Heav'nly Lays (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:43
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1Semele: Act III. Symphony. Larghetto e piano per tutto
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III: Sinfonia (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:22
2Semele: Act III, Scene I. Accompagnato "Somnus, awake, raise thy reclining head!" (Juno, Iris)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 1: Somnus, Awake (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:31
3Semele: Act III, Scene I. Air "Leave me, loathsome light" (Somnus)
bass vocals [Somnus]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 1: Leave Me, Loathsome Light (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel3:07
4Semele: Act III, Scene I. Recitative "Dull God, canst thou attend the water's fall" (Iris, Juno)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Iris]:
Sylvia McNair (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 1: Dull God, Canst Thou Attend the Water's Fall (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:40
5Semele: Act III, Scene I. Air "More sweet is that name" (Somnus)
bass vocals [Somnus]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 1: More Sweet is That Name (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:14
6Semele: Act III, Scene I. Recitative "My will obey, she shall be thine" (Juno, Somnus)
bass vocals [Somnus]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 1: My Will Obey (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:23
7Semele: Act III, Scene I. Duetto "Obey my will" / "All I must grant" (Juno, Somnus)
bass vocals [Somnus]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 1: Obey My Will, Thy Rod Resign (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:53
8Semele: Act III, Scene II. Air "My racking thoughts by no kind slumbers freed" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 2: My Racking Thoughts by No Kind Slumbers Freed (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:53
9Semele: Act III, Scene III. Recitative "Thus shap'd like Ino" (Juno, Semele)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 3: Thus Shap'd Like Ino (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:14
10Semele: Act III, Scene III. Air "Behold in this mirror" (Juno)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel2:40
11Semele: Act III, Scene III. Recitative "O ecstasy of happiness" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, oratorio, HWV 58: Act III. Recitative: "O ecstasy of happiness" (Semele) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:19
12Semele: Act III, Scene III. Air "Myself I shall adore" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III. Air "Myself I shall adore" (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel6:39
13Semele: Act III, Scene III. Recitative "Be wise, as you are beautiful" (Juno, Semele)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 3: Be Wise As You Are Beautiful (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:37
14Semele: Act III, Scene III. Accompagnato "Conjure him by his oath" (Juno)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel1:28
15Semele: Act III, Scene III. Air "Thus let my thanks be paid" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, oratorio, HWV 58: Act III. Air: "Thus let my thanks de paid" (Semele) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:13
16Semele: Act III, Scene III. Recitative "Rich odours fill the fragrant air" (Juno, Semele)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 3: Rich Odours Fill the Fragrant Air (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:32
17Semele: Act III, Scene IV. Air "Come to my arms, my lovely fair" (Jupiter)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 4: Come to My Arms, My Lovely Fair (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:58
18Semele: Act III, Scene IV. Recitative "O Semele! Why art thou thus insensible?" (Jupiter) - Air "I ever am granting, you always complain" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, oratorio, HWV 58: Act III. Air: "I ever am granting, you always complain" (Semele) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:42
19Semele: Act III, Scene IV. Recitative "Speak, speak your desire" (Jupiter, Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 4: Speak, Speak Your Desire (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:15
20Semele: Act III, Scene IV. Accompagnato "By that tremendous flood, I swear" (Jupiter)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel0:27
21Semele: Act III, Scene IV. Recitative "You'll grant what I require?" (Semele, Jupiter) - Accompagnato "Then cast off this human shape" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel0:34
22Semele: Act III, Scene IV. Air "Ah, take heed what you press" (Jupiter)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 4: Ah, Take Heed What You Press (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:11
23Semele: Act III, Scene IV. Air "No, no! I'll take no less" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, oratorio, HWV 58: Act III. Air: "No, no! I'll take no less" (Semele) (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel5:14
24Semele: Act III, Scene V. Accompagnato "Ah! whither is she gone!" (Jupiter)
tenor vocals [Jupiter]:
John Aler (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 5: Ah, Whither Is She Gone, Unhappy Fair? (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel3:01
25Semele: Act III, Scene VI. Air "Above measure is the pleasure, which my revenge supplies" (Juno)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Juno]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 6: Above Measure (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:22
26Semele: Act III, Scene VII. Accompagnato "Ah me! too late I now repent" (Semele)
soprano vocals [Semele]:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel3:44
27Semele: Act III, Scene VIII. Recitative "Of my ill-boding dream" (Ino)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel0:21
28Semele: Act III, Scene VIII. Chorus "Oh, terror and astonishment!" (Chorus)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 8: O Terror and Astonishment! (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel3:56
29Semele: Act III, Scene VIII. Recitative "How I was hence remov'd" (Ino, Cadmus, Athamas)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Ino]:
Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 8: How I Was Hence Remov'd (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:00
30Semele: Act III, Scene VIII. Air "Despair no more shall wound me" (Athamas)
countertenor vocals [Athamas]:
Michael Chance (British countertenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III. "Despair no more shall wound me" (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel5:03
31Semele: Act III, Scene VIII. Recitative "See from above the bellying clouds descend" (Cadmus)
bass vocals [Cadmus]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 8: See from Above the Bellying Clouds Descend (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:17
32Semele: Act III, Scene the last. Sinfonia
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 9: Sinfonia (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel1:29
33Semele: Act III, Scene the last. Accompagnato "Apollo comes, to relieve your care" (Apollo)
tenor vocals [Apollo]:
Neil Mackie (tenor) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
recording of:
Semele, HWV 58, Act III Scene 9: Apollo Comes, to Relieve Your Care (in 1990-05)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Semele, HWV 58: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:57
34Semele: Act III, Scene the last. Chorus "Happy, happy shall we be" (Chorus)
choir vocals [Chorus]:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (in 1990-05)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1990-05)
conductor:
John Nelson (American conductor) (in 1990-05)
recorded at:
Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-05)
George Frideric Handel2:56

Credits

Release

orchestra:English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:John Nelson (American conductor)
chorus master:John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
bass vocals:Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone)
bass-baritone vocals:Mark S. Doss (bass-baritone)
choir vocals:Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
countertenor vocals:Michael Chance (British countertenor)
mezzo-soprano vocals:Marilyn Horne (American operatic mezzo-soprano)
soprano vocals:Kathleen Battle (soprano)
Sylvia McNair (soprano)
tenor vocals:John Aler (tenor)
Neil Mackie (tenor)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/9315728 [info]
ASIN:DE: B000001GGP [info]