Simon Preston, Choir of Westminster Abbey and Orchestra - George Frideric Handel: Dixit Dominus; Nisi Dominus; Salve Regina (1989)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 285 Mb | Total time: 56:22 | Scans included
Classical | Label: ARCHIV Produktion | # 423 594-2 | Recorded: 1988
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 285 Mb | Total time: 56:22 | Scans included
Classical | Label: ARCHIV Produktion | # 423 594-2 | Recorded: 1988
The composition is a tour de force, written by Handel at the age of 22 to showcase his skill in choral music – which this recording certainly does. Outstanding historically informed performance led by Simon Preston. Of particular note: an inspired rendering of the soprano duet "De Torrente" by Diana Montague and the legendary Arleen Augér.