Handel: Dixit Dominus, Laudate pueri, Nisi Dominus Classical Harmonia Mundi

Handel: Dixit Dominus, Laudate pueri, Nisi Dominus

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Handel: Dixit Dominus, Laudate pueri, Nisi Dominus

Label Catalogue Number:
902723DI

Release Date: March 2024
Originally recorded in January 2023

Genre:
Classical

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It was in Rome, where he resided between 1707 and 1710, that the young Handel composed these three dazzling sacred works. The Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and the RIAS Kammerchor give us an extremely lively and colourful reading of these pieces in which the composer showcased his talent: allegiance to the forms of the past, total mastery of counterpoint and, already, a unique feeling for storytelling. Everything here announces musical genius.

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“…Justin Doyle and the RIAS Kammerchor Berlin bring plenty of verve to these performances, pointing out the striking contrasts between each section… Laudate Pueri scored for soprano solo, oboe, strings and chorus is enriched by the distinguished and ever-flexible instrument of soprano Carolyn Sampson who consummates a fine marriage between music and text. Here Handel’s word painting is taken to new levels, and her performance alone is worth the price of admission.” ****

Tony Way – Limelight-arts.com .au – 10 April 2024

“…The soloists’ voices harmonize perfectly with each other and are also a pleasure to hear solo. The choir and orchestra are a well-rehearsed team that has proven itself in many projects. Here, too, they act in perfect harmony. Well prepared, they develop the compositional strands in lively performances, proving why these pieces are so popular.” ****

Uwe Krusch – Pizzicato.lu – 3 April 2024

“… Carolyn Sampson is superb throughout … an excellent recording.”

Richard Lawrence – Gramophone magazine – April 2024

*****

Manuel Brug – Rondo magazine – February 2024

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