Theodora

~ Release by George Frideric Handel; John Lawrenson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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▼ CD 1
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Overture harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Overture composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68	George Frideric Handel		3:59
2	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative / Aria / Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) baritone vocals: John Lawrenson (bass-baritone) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 1, no. 2. Recitative “’tis Dioclesian’s natal day” (Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 1, no. 3. Air “Go, my faithful servant, go” (Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 1, no. 4. Chorus “And draw a blessing down” (Chorus of Heathens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		5:08
3	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) baritone vocals: John Lawrenson (bass-baritone) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 1, no. 5. Recitative “Vouchsafe, dread sir” (Didymus, Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 1, no. 6. Air “Racks, gibbets, sword and fire” (Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		3:10
4	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 1, no. 7. Chorus “For ever thus stands fix’d the doom” (Chorus of Heathens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		2:56
5	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 2, no. 8. Recitative “Most cruel edict” (Didymus) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 2, no. 9. Air “The raptur’d soul” (Didymus) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		5:09
6	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale tenor vocals: Alexander Young (tenor) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 2, no. 10. Recitative “I know thy virtues” (Septimius) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 2, no. 11. Air “Descend, kind pity” (Septimius) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		4:46
7	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 3, no. 12. Recitative “Though hard, my friends” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 3, no. 13. Air “Fond flatt’ring world, adieu!” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		5:32
8	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 3, no. 14. Recitative “Oh bright example of all goodness!” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		0:37
9	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 3, no. 16. Chorus “Come, mighty Father” (Chorus of Christians) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		4:03
10	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative / Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane tenor vocals: Edgar Fleet (tenor) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 4, no. 17. Recitative “Fly, fly, my brethren” (Messenger, Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 4, no. 18. Air “As with rosy steps the morn” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		4:41
11	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 4, no. 19. Chorus “All pow’r in Heav’n above” (Chorus of Christians) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		2:06
12	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) tenor vocals: Alexander Young (tenor) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 5, no. 20. Recitative “Mistaken wretches” (Septimius) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		1:16
13	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 5, no. 23. Accompagnato “Oh, worse than death indeed!” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 5, no. 24. Air “Angels, ever bright and fair” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		4:06
14	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) and Maureen Lehane orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 6, no. 25. Recitative “Unhappy, happy crew!” (Didymus, Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		0:49
15	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 6, no. 26. Air “Kind Heav’n, if virtue be thy care” (Didymus) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		2:35
16	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 1. Recitative / Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 7, no. 27. Recitative “Oh love, how great thy pow’r!” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I, Scene 7, no. 28. Chorus “Go, gen’rous pious youth” (Chorus of Christians) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act I	George Frideric Handel		6:17
17	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative / Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) baritone vocals: John Lawrenson (bass-baritone) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 1, no. 29. Recitative “Ye men of Antioch” (Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 1, no. 30. Chorus “Queen of summer, queen of love” (Chorus of Heathens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		1:47
18	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) baritone vocals: John Lawrenson (bass-baritone) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 1, no. 31. Air “Wide spread his name” (Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		2:29
19	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative / Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) baritone vocals: John Lawrenson (bass-baritone) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 1, no. 32. Recitative “Return, Septimius, to the stubborn maid” (Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 1, no. 33. Chorus “Venus laughing from the skies” (Chorus of Heathens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		2:29
20	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Symphony harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 2, no. 34. Symphony (opening of Act II, Scene 2) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		1:37
21	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 2, no. 35. Recitative “O thou bright sun!” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 2, no. 36. Air “With darkness deep, as is my woe” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		4:52
22	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Symphony harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 2, no. 37. Symphony (between Act II, Scene 2. “With darkness deep” and “But why art thou disquieted, my soul?”) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		2:26
23	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 2, no. 38. Recitative “But why art thou disquieted, my soul?” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 2, no. 39. Air “O, that I on wings could rise” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) librettist: Thomas Morell part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		4:11

▼ CD 2
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative / Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale tenor vocals: Alexander Young (tenor) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 1, no. 30. Chorus “Queen of summer, queen of love” (Chorus of Heathens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 3, no. 40. Recitative “Long have I known thy friendly social soul” (Didymus, Septimius) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		5:37
2	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) tenor vocals: Alexander Young (tenor) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 3, no. 42. Recitative “Oh, save her then” (Didymus, Septimius) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		0:43
3	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 4, no. 44. Recitative “The clouds begin to veil” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 4, no. 45. Air “Defend her, Heav’n!” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		8:13
4	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 5, no. 46. Recitative “Or lull’d with grief” (Didymus) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 5, no. 47. Air “Sweet rose and lily, flow’ry form" (Didymus) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		3:30
5	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 5, no. 48. Recitative “Oh save me, Heav’n!” (Theodora, Didymus) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		1:17
6	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 5, no. 49. Air “The pilgrim’s home” (Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		1:59
7	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 5, no. 50. Accompagnato “Forbid it, Heav’n!” (Didymus, Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		2:00
8	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Duet harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 5, no. 51. Duet “To thee, thou glorious son of worth” (Theodora, Didymus) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		5:08
9	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 6, no. 52. Recitative “’tis night, but night’s sweet blessing is denied” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		0:42
10	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 2. Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II, Scene 6, no. 53. Chorus “He saw the lovely youth” (Chorus of Christians) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act II	George Frideric Handel		6:38
11	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 1, no. 54. Air “Lord, to Thee each night and day” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		6:31
12	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 2, no. 55. Recitative “But see, the good, the virtuous Didymus!” (Irene, Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		0:43
13	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 2, no. 57. Chorus and solo “Blest be the hand” (Chorus of Christians, Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		3:22
14	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) tenor vocals: Edgar Fleet (tenor) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 3, no. 58. Recitative “Undaunted in the court stands Didymus” (Messenger, Irene, Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		1:53
15	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Duet harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 3, no. 59. Duet “Whither, Princess, do you fly?” (Irene, Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		1:44
16	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Recitative / Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 3, no. 60. Recitative “She’s gone” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		0:34
17	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Aria harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) tenor vocals: Alexander Young (tenor) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 4–5, no. 62. Recitative “Is it a Christian virtue then” (Valens, Didymus, Theodora, Septimius) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 5, no. 63. Air “From virtue springs each gen’rous deed” (Septimius) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		7:40
18	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) baritone vocals: John Lawrenson (bass-baritone) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 5, no. 64. Air “Cease, ye slaves, your fruitless pray’r!” (Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		1:20
19	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 5, no. 65. Recitative “’Tis kind, my friends” (Didymus, Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		1:14
20	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 5, no. 66. Chorus “How strange their ends” (Chorus of Heathens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		3:32
21	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Duet harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) baritone vocals: John Lawrenson (bass-baritone) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) tenor vocals: Alexander Young (tenor) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 5, no. 67. Recitative “On me your frowns” (Didymus, Theodora, Valens) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 6, no. 69. Recitative “And must such beauty suffer?” (Didymus, Theodora, Septimius) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		1:45
22	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Recitative harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Forrester (contralto) soprano vocals: Heather Harper (soprano) orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 6, no. 70. Air and duet “Streams of pleasure ever flowing” (Didymus, Theodora) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		5:32
23	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3. Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale contralto vocals: Maureen Lehane orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 7, no. 71. Recitative “Ere this, their doom is past” (Irene) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		0:25
24	Theodora, oratorio, HWV 68: Act 3 - Chorus harpsichord: Harold Lester (Organist) choir vocals: Amor Artis Chorale orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra conductor: Johannes Somary recording of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III, Scene 7, no. 72. Chorus “O love divine” (Chorus of Christians) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Theodora, HWV 68: Act III	George Frideric Handel		3:54

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