William Christie, Les Arts Florissants - George Frideric Handel: Belshazzar (2013)
William Christie, Les Arts Florissants - George Frideric Handel: Belshazzar (2013)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 880 Mb | Total time: 55:21+68:13+42:52 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Les Arts Florissants | # AF.001 | Recorded: 2012
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 880 Mb | Total time: 55:21+68:13+42:52 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Les Arts Florissants | # AF.001 | Recorded: 2012
A brand-new label from one of the world's finest early music ensembles makes an auspicious debut with this stunning new recording of Handel's oratorio Belshazzar. Les Arts Florissants, led by the great William Christie, have launched their new label with the goal of expanding the ensemble's connection to the listening public on a scale far beyond the concert hall. Belshazzar was first performed in 1745, and was frequently revised. Christie has chosen what he considers to be the most successful of the various versions of Belshazzar, resulting in the restoration of the piece in all its splendor. The libretto's subject, which focuses on the decline of a once glorious society and the ephemeral nature of Empire, is especially relevant today. This deluxe set also includes a bonus essay by Jean Echenoz entitled In Babylon, printed separately on special paper and included alongside the regular booklet. This specially commissioned work draws the reader deep into the ancient, majestic city, the seat of power of Belshazzar the King.
Performer:
Belshazzar - Allan Clayton
Nitocris - Rosemary Joshua
Cyrus - Caitlin Hulcup
Daniel - Iestyn Davies
Gobrias - Jonathan Lemalu
Les Arts Florissants
Conductor - William Christie
Tracklist:
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Belshazzar, HWV 61
CD1:
01. Overture
02. Act I. Accompagnato ed Arioso (Nitocris) 'Vain fluctuating state'
03. Aria (Nitocris) 'Thou, God most high'
04. Recitative (Nitocris) 'The fate of Babylon'
05. Aria (Daniel) 'Lament not thus, O Queen, in vain!'
06. Chorus of Babylonians 'Behold by Persia's hero made'
07. Recitative/Accompagnato (Gobrias) 'Well, may they laugh - Oh memory'
08. Aria (Gobrias) 'Opprest with never ceasing grief'
09. Aria (Cyrus) 'Dry those unavailing tears'
10. Recitative/Accompagnato (Cyrus) 'Be comforted - Methought, as on the bank'
11. Aria (Gobrias) 'Behold the monstrous human beast'
12. Aria (Cyrus) 'Great God! who yet but darkly known'
13. Chorus 'All empires upon God depend'
14. Aria (Daniel) 'O sacred oracles of truth'
15. Accompagnato (Daniel) 'Rejoice, my countrymen: the time draws near'
16. Chorus 'Sing, O ye Heav'ns, for the Lord hath done it'
CD2:
01. Aria (Belshazzar) 'Let festal joy triumphant reign'
02. Aria (Nitocris) 'The leafy honours'
03. Recitative (Belshazzar, Nitocris) 'It is the custom'
04. Chorus of Jews 'Recall, O king, thy rash command'
05. Recitative (Nitocris, Belshazzar) 'They tell you true'
06. Duet (Nitocris, Belshazzar) 'O dearer than my life'
07. Chorus of Jews 'By slow degrees'
08. Act II. Chorus 'See from his post Euphrates flies'
09. Recitative (Cyrus) 'You see, my friens, a path into the city'
10. Chorus 'Ye tutelar gods of our empire, look down'
11. Aria (Belshazzar) 'Let the deep bowl thy praise confess'
12. Accompagnato and Chorus (Belshazzar) 'Where is the God'
13. Recitative (Belshazzar) 'Call all Wisemen' - Symphony
14. Recitative (Belshazzar) 'Ye sages, welcome always to your king'
15. Recitative (Nitocris, Belshazzar) 'O king, live for ever!'
16. Accompagnato (Daniel) 'Yet to obay his dread command'
17. Aria (Nitocris) 'Regard, o son, my flowing tears'
CD3:
01. Aria (Cyrus) 'O God of truth! O faithful guide!'
02. Chorus 'O glorious prince!'
03. Act III. Aria (Nitocris) 'Alternate hopes and fears distract my mind'
04. Aria (Daniel) 'Can the black Aethiop change his skin?'
05. Chorus of Jews 'Bel boweth down! Nebo stoopeth!'
06. Aria (Belshazzar) 'I thank thee' - A martial Symphony
07. Aria (Gobrias) 'To pow'r immortal my first thanks are due'
08. Aria (Cyrus) 'Destructive war thy limits know'
09. Duet (Nitocris, Cyrus) 'Great victor, at your feet I bow'
10. Soli and Chorus 'Tell it out among the heathen, that the Lord'
11. Accompagnato (Cyrus) 'Yes, I will build thy city, God of Israel'
12. Anthem 'I will magnify Thee, O God my king'
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William Christie, Les Arts Florissants - George Frideric Handel: Belshazzar (2013)
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