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Description
Handel's oratorio 'Israel in Egypt' was written three years before the 'Messiah' and, like the 'Messiah', is somewhat atypical of the composer's oratorios.Scored for double chorus and an orchestra using trombones, trumpets, timpani, woodwinds and strings with continuo, 'Israel in Egypt' contains relatively little solo material but is dominated by large-scale virtuosic choruses that fully exploit Handel's lavish and sophisticated word-painting.Set pieces for which the work is most famous include swarming strings representing flies in 'He spake the word', the furious brass and timpani in 'He gave them hailstones for rain' and the famous depiction of frogs in the aria 'Their land brought forth frogs'.\We owe a great deal to Naxos for discovering and promoting hidden talent. Their patronage has revealed the excellent Toronto-based Aradia Ensemble and Kevin Mallon, their director. Their accompaniment here is rhythmically well-sprung and thoughtfully but discreetly phrased. BBC Music Magazine on 8557852.Also available:HANDEL: RinaldoHANDEL: MessiahHANDEL: Tobit""
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Tracklisting
Disc 1
Side 1
- 1. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Symphony - Jason Nedecky
- 2. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: The sons
- 3. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: How is t
- 4. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: He put o
- 5. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: Quartet:
- 6. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: How is t
- 7. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: Duet: He
- 8. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: How is t
- 9. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: Quartet:
- 10. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: Their bo
- 11. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: The peop
- 12. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: Quartet:
- 13. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part I, The Lamentation of the Israelites for the death of Joseph: The merc
- 14. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: Recitative: Now there arose a new king over Egypt (Ten
- 15. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: And the children of Israel sighed (Alto, Chorus) - Nil
- 16. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: Recitative: Then sent He Moses, His servant (Tenor) -
- 17. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: They loathed to drink of the river (Chorus) - Jennie S
- 18. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: Air: Their land brought forth frogs (Alto) - Jason Ned
- 19. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: He spake the word (Chorus) - Nils Brown
- 20. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: He gave them hailstones for rain (Chorus) - Nils Brown
- 21. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: He sent a thick darkness over all the land (Chorus) -
- 22. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: He smote all the first-born of Egypt (Chorus) - Jason
- 23. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: But as far his people, he led them forth like sheep (C
- 24. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: Egypt was glad when they departed (Chorus) - Laura Alb
- 25. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: He rebuked the Red Sea, and it was dried up (Chorus) -
- 26. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: He led them through the deep (Chorus) - Jason Nedecky
- 27. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: But the waters overwhelmed their enemies (Chorus) - Je
- 28. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: And Israel saw that great work (Chorus) - Jennie Such
- 29. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part II, The Exodus: And believed the Lord and His servant Moses (Chorus) -
Disc 2
- 1. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Moses and the children of Israel sung this song (Chor
- 2. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: I will sing unto the Lord (Chorus) - Laura Albino
- 3. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Duet: The Lord is my strength and my song (2 Sopranos
- 4. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: He is my God (Chorus) - Nils Brown
- 5. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: And I will exalt Him (Chorus) - Peter Mahon
- 6. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Duet: The Lord is a man of war (2 Basses) - Nils Brow
- 7. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: The depths have covered them (Chorus) - Eve Rachel Mc
- 8. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Thy right hand, O Lord is become glorious (Chorus) -
- 9. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: And in the greatness of thine excellency (Chorus) - B
- 10. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Thou sentest forth thy wrath (Chorus) - Nils Brown
- 11. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: And with the blast of thy nostrils (Chorus) - Nils Br
- 12. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: The enemy said, I will pursue (Tenor) - Eve Rachel Mc
- 13. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Thou didst blow with the wind (Soprano) - Jennifer En
- 14. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Who is like unto Thee, O Lord (Chorus) - Eve Rachel M
- 15. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: The earth swallowed them (Chorus) - Laura Albino
- 16. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Duet: Thou in Thy mercy hast led forth thy people (Al
- 17. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: The people shall hear, and be afraid (Chorus) - Bud R
- 18. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Air: Thou shalt bring them in (Alto) - Laura Albino
- 19. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: The Lord shall reign for ever and ever I (Chorus) - R
- 20. Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Part III, Moses Song: Recitative: And Miriam the prophetess (Tenor) - Sing
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