Annotation

Cast

Michal: Rosemary Joshua
Merab: Emma Bell
David: Lawrence Zazzo
Jonathan: Jeremy Ovenden
High Priest, Witch of Endor: Michael Slattery
Amalekite, Abner: Finnur Bjarnason
Doeg, Samuel: Henry Waddington
Saul: Gidon Saks

Recording: November 2004, Teldex Studio Berlin

Annotation last modified on 2012-04-30 08:23 UTC.

Tracklist

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CD 1
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1Saul: Symphony: Allegro - Larghetto - Allegro - Andante larghetto
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Symphony (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53
George Frideric Handel8:00
2Saul: Act I, Scene 1. No. 1 "How excellent Thy name, o Lord"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 2a. Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord" (1st) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:37
3Saul: Act I, Scene 1. No. 2 "An infant raised by thy command" / No. 3 "Along the monster atheist strode"
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 3. Air "An infant raised by thy command" (Soprano) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 4. Trio "Along the monster atheist strode" (Alto, Tenor, Bass) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:09
4Saul: Act I, Scene 1. No. 4 "The youth inspired by Thee, o Lord" / No. 5 "How excellent Thy name, o Lord"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 2b. Chorus "How excellent Thy name, o Lord" (2nd) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene I, no. 5. "The Youth inspired by Thee, o Lord" (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:56
5Saul: Act I, Scene 2. Nos. 6 & 7. "He comes, he comes!" / "O God-like youth!" / No. 8 "Behold, o King, the brave, victorious youth"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Finnur Bjarnason (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 6. Recitative "He comes, he comes" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 7. Air "O God-like youth!" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 8. Recitative "Behold, o King, the brave, victorious youth" (Abner, Saul, David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:38
6Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 9 "O king, your favours with delight" / No. 10 "Oh early piety!"
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 9. Air "O king, your favours with delight" (David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 10. Recitative "Oh early piety!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel5:22
7Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 11 "What abject thoughts a prince can have!" / No. 12 "Yet think, on whom this honour you bestow"
soprano vocals:
Emma Bell (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 11. Air "What abject thoughts a prince can have!" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 12. Recitative "Yet think, on whom this honour you bestow" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:14
8Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 13 "Birth and fortune I despise!"
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 13. Air "Birth and fortune I despise" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel4:57
9Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 14 "Go on, illustrious pair!" / No. 15 "While yet thy tide of blood runs high"
tenor vocals:
Michael Slattery (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 14. Recitative "Go on, illustrious pair!" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 15. Air "While yet thy tide of blood runs high" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:45
10Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 16 "Thou, Merab, first in birth, be first in honour" / No. 17 "My soul rejects the thought with scorn" / No. 18 "See, with what a scornful air" / No. 19 "Ah, lovely youth, wast thou designed"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Emma Bell (soprano) (in 2004-11) and Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 16. Recitative "Thou, Merab, first in birth, be first in honour" (Saul, Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 17. Air "My soul rejects the though with scorn" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 18. Air "See, with what a scornful air" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 19. Air "Ah, lovely youth, wast thou designed" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:20
11Saul: Act I, Scene 2. No. 20 Symphony: Andante allegro / No. 21 "Already see the daughters of the land" / Scene 3. No. 22 "Welcome, welcome, mighty king!"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 20. Symphony: Andante Allegro (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene II, no. 21. Recitative "Already see the daughters of the land" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 22. Chorus "Welcome, welcome, mighty king!" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:47
12Saul: Act I, Scene 3. No. 23 "What do I hear?" / No. 24 "David his ten thousands slew" / No. 25 "To him ten thousands" / No. 26 "With rage I shall start burst his praises to hear"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 23. Accompagnato "What do I hear?" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 24. Chorus "David his ten thousands slew" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 25. Accompagnato "To him ten thousands" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene III, no. 26. Air "With rage I shall start burst his praises to hear" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:18
13Saul: Act I, Scene 4. No. 27 "Imprudent women!" / No. 28 "Fell rage and black despair possessed"
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 27. Recitative "Imprudent women!" (Jonathan, Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 28. Air "Fell rage and black despair possessed" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:59
14Saul: Act I, Scene 4. No. 29 "This but the smallest part of Harmony" / No. 30 "By thee this universal frame"
tenor vocals:
Michael Slattery (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 29. Recitative "This but the smallest part of Harmony" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene IV, no. 30. Accompagnato "By thee this universal frame" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:47
15Saul: Act I, Scene 5. No. 31 "Racked with infernal pains" / No. 32 "O Lord, whose mercies numberless"
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Finnur Bjarnason (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 31. Recitative "Racked with infernal pains" (Abner) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 32. Air "Oh Lord, whose mercies numberless" (David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:52
16Saul: Act I, Scene 5. No. 33 Symphony: Largo / No. 34 "'Tis all in vain, his fury still continues"
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 33. Symphony: Largo (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 34. Recitative "'Tis All In Vain, his fury still continues" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:15
17Saul: Act I, Scene 5. No. 35 "A serpent in my bosom warmed" / No. 36 "Has he escaped my rage?"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 35. Air "A serpent, in my bosom warned" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 36. Recitative "Has he escaped my rage?" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel2:22
18Saul: Act I, Scene 5. No. 37 "Capricious man"
soprano vocals:
Emma Bell (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene V, no. 37. Air "Capricious man" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:38
19Saul: Act I, Scene 6. No. 38 "O filial piety!" / No. 39 "No, cruel father, no!"
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 38. Accompagnato "O filial piety!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 39. Air "No, cruel father, no!" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:00
20Saul: Act I, Scene 6. No. 40 "O Lord, whose providence" / No. 41 "Preserve him for the glory of Thy name"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Michael Slattery (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 40. Air "O Lord, whose providence" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I, Scene VI, no. 41. Chorus "Preserve him for the glory of Thy name" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act I
George Frideric Handel3:37
21Saul: Act II, Scene 1. No. 42 "Envy! Eldest born of hell!"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene I, no. 42. Chorus "Envy! Eldest born of hell!" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:48
22Saul: Act II, Scene 2. No. 43 "Ah! dearest friend" / No. 44 "But sooner Jordan' stream, I swear"
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 43. Recitative "Ah! Dearest friend" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 44. Air "But sooner Jordan's stream, I swear" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:36
23Saul: Act II, Scene 2. No. 45 "Oh strange vicissitude!" / No. 46 "Such haughty beauties rather move"
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 45. Recitative "Oh strange vicissitude!" (David, Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 46. Air "Such haughy beauties" (David)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel5:08
CD 2
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1Saul: Act II, Scene 2. No. 47 "My father comes" / Scene 3. No. 48 "Hast thou obeyed my orders"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene II, no. 47. Recitative "My father comes" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene III, no. 48. Recitative "Hast thou obeyed my orders" (Saul, Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel0:43
2Saul: Act II, Scene 3. No. 49 "Sin not, o king, against the youth" / No. 50 "As great Jehovah lives" / No. 51 "From cities stormed, and battles won"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene III, no. 49. Air "Sin not, o king, against the youth" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
lyricist:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene III, no. 50. Air "As great Jehovah lives (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene III, no. 51. Air "From cities stormed, and battles won" (Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel4:55
3Saul: Act II, Scene 4. No. 52 "Appear, my friend" / No. 53 "Your words, o king, my loyal heart" / No. 54 "Yes, he shall wed my daughter!"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene IV, no. 52. Recitative "Appear, my friend" (Jonathan, Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene IV, no. 53. Air "Your words, o king, my loyal heart" (David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene IV, no. 54. Recitative "Yes, he shall wed my daughter!" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:49
4Saul: Act II, Scene 5. No. 55 "A father's will has authorised my love" / No. 56 "O fairest of ten thousand fair" / No. 57 "Is there a man"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene V, no. 55. Recitative "A father's will has authorised my love" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene V, no. 56. Duet "O fairest of ten thousand fair" (Michal, David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene V, no. 57. Chorus "Is there a man" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel4:19
5Saul: Act II, Scene 5. No. 58 Symphony: Largo - Allegro
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene V, no. 58. Symphony: Largo - Allegro (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel4:35
6Saul: Act II, Scene 6. No. 59 "Thy father is as cruel" / No. 60 "At persecution I can laugh"
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene VI, no. 59. Recitative "Thy father is a cruel!" (David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene VI, no. 60. Duet "At persecution I can laugh" (David, Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:37
7Saul: Act II, Scene 7. No. 61 "Whom dost thou seek" / No. 62 "No, no let the guilty tremble"
baritone vocals:
Henry Waddington (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene VII, no. 61. Recitative "Whom dost thou seek" (Michal, Doeg) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene VII, no. 62. Air "No, no, let the guilty tremble" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel2:14
8Saul: Act II, Scene 8. No. 63 "Mean as he was, he is my brother now" / No. 64 "Author of peace, who canst controul"
soprano vocals:
Emma Bell (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene VIII, no. 63. Recitative "Mean as he was, he is my brother now" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene VIII, no. 64. Air "Author of peace, who canst controul" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel3:33
9Saul: Act II, Scene 9. No. 65 Symphony: Allegro
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene IX, no. 65. Symphony: Allegro (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:06
10Saul: Act II, Scene 9. No. 66 "The time at length is come" / Scene 10. No. 67 "Where is the son of Jesse?"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene IX, no. 66. Accompagnato "The time at length is come" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene X, no. 67. Recitative "Where is the son of Jesse!" (Saul, Jonathan) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel1:30
11Saul: Act II, Scene 10. No. 68 "O fatal consequence of Rage"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II, Scene X, no. 68. Chorus "Oh fatal consequence of Rage" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act II
George Frideric Handel4:46
12Saul: Act III, Scene 1. No. 69 "Wretch that I am" / No. 70 "'Tis said, here lives a woman"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene I, no. 69. Accompagnato "Wretch that I am" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene I, no. 70. Accompagnato "'Tis said, here lives a woman" (Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel3:15
13Saul: Act III, Scene 2. No. 71 "With me what would'st thou" / No. 72 "Infernal spirits"
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Michael Slattery (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene II, no. 71. Recitative "With me what would'st thou" (Witch, Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene II, no. 72. Air "Infernal spirits" (Witch of Endor) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:50
14Saul: Act III, Scene 3. No. 73 "Why hast thou forced me from the realms of peace"
baritone vocals:
Henry Waddington (in 2004-11)
bass-baritone vocals:
Gidon Saks (bass-baritone) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene III, no. 73. Accompagnato "Why hast thou forced me from the realm of peace" (Samuel, Saul) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:42
15Saul: Act III, Scene 3. No. 74 Symphony: Allegro
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene III, no. 74. Symphony: Allegro (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel0:34
16Saul: Act III, Scene 4. No. 75 "Whence comest thou?" / No. 76 "Impious wretch, of race accurst!"
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Finnur Bjarnason (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene IV, no. 75. Recitative "Whence comest thou?" (David, Amalekite) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene IV, no. 76. Air "Impious wretch, of race accurst!" (David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:53
17Saul: Act III, Scene 4. No. 77 March: Grave
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene IV, no. 77. March: Grave (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel3:03
18Saul: Act III, Scene 5. No. 78 "Mourn, Israel"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 78. Chorus "Mourn, Israel!" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel3:27
19Saul: Act III, Scene 5. No. 79 "Oh let it not in Gath be heard"
tenor vocals:
Michael Slattery (tenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 79. Air "Oh let it not in Gath be heard" (High Priest) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:07
20Saul: Act III, Scene 5. No. 80 "From this unhappy day"
soprano vocals:
Emma Bell (soprano) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 80. Air "From this unhappy day" (Merab) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:39
21Saul: Act III, Scene 5. No. 81 "Brave Jonathan his bow never drew" / No. 82 "Eagles were not so swift as they"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 81. Air "Brave Jonathan his bow never drew" (David) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 82. Chorus "Eagles were not so swift as they" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:10
22Saul: Act III, Scene 5. No. 83 "In sweetest harmony they lived!" / No. 84 "O fatal day!" / No. 85 "Ye men of Judah, weep no more!"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
countertenor vocals:
Lawrence Zazzo (countertenor) (in 2004-11)
soprano vocals:
Rosemary Joshua (soprano) (in 2004-11)
tenor vocals:
Finnur Bjarnason (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 83. Air "In sweetest harmony they lived!" (Michal) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 84. Solo "O fatal day" (David and Chorus) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 85. Recitative "Ye men of Judah, weep no more!" (Abner) (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel9:07
23Saul: Act III, Scene 5. No. 86 "Gird on thy sword, thou man of might"
choir vocals:
RIAS Kammerchor (German chamber choir) (in 2004-11)
orchestra:
Concerto Köln (in 2004-11)
conductor:
René Jacobs (conductor) (in 2004-11)
recorded at:
Teldex Studio (Berlin) in Berlin, Germany (in 2004-11)
recording of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III, Scene V, no. 86. Chorus "Gird on thy sword, thou man of might" (in 2004-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1738)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Saul, HWV 53: Act III
George Frideric Handel5:01

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