Alexander's feast : or, the power of music : Concerto grosso in C / George Frideric Handel.
| Author/creator | Handel, George Frideric |
| Format | Audio (CD) |
| Publication Info | [New York, N.Y.] : Philips, ℗1988. |
| Description | 2 audio discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Dryden, John, 1631-1700. |
| Other author/creator | Brown, Donna, 1955- singer. |
| Other author/creator | Watkinson, Carolyn singer. |
| Other author/creator | Stafford, Ashley, singer. |
| Other author/creator | Robson, Nigel (Tenor), singer. |
| Other author/creator | Varcoe, Stephen singer. |
| Other author/creator | Gardiner, John Eliot conductor. |
| Included Work | Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Concerti grossi, violins (2), cello, orchestra, HWV 318, C major. |
| Other author/creator | Monteverdi Choir, performer. |
| Other author/creator | English Baroque Soloists, performer. |
| Variant title | Power of music |
| Series | Conrad Sharpe Collection Digital classics Conrad Sharpe Collection. UNAUTHORIZED Digital classics. ^A470720 |
| General note | Philips: 422 053-2 (422 054-2--422 055-2). |
| General note | The 1st work is a secular cantata for St. Cecilia's Day; the 2nd work for 2 violins, violoncello, and orchestra. |
| General note | Text by John Dryden. |
| General note | Also issued as analog discs (422 053-1) and cassettes (422 053-4). |
| General note | Durations: 1:24:00; 13:00. |
| General note | Liner notes missing from LC copy 1. |
| General note | Compact discs. |
| General note | Program notes by Winton Dean in English with German translation, by Jean-François Labie in French, and by Gloria Staffieri in Italian, biographical notes on performers, and libretto with French, German and Italian translations ([88] p. : ports.) inserted in container. |
| Performer | Donna Brown, soprano ; Carolyn Watkinson, contralto ; Ashley Stafford, countertenor ; Nigel Robson, tenor ; Stephen Varcoe, bass ; Monteverdi Choir ; English Baroque Soloists (on period instruments) ; John Eliot Gardiner, conductor. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded live, June 13-14, 1987, in the Stadthalle Göttingen. |
| Language | Sung in English. |
| Genre/form | Live sound recordings. |
| LCCN | 92772228 |
| UPC | 028942205321 |
| Publisher number | 422 053-2 Philips |
| Publisher number | 422 054-2--422 055-2 Philips |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-12707 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-12707 BOOKLET | ✔ Available | Place Hold |