Credits:

Handel (1685-1759)

Description:

Germany's Leading Countertenor Franz Witzig sings Handel! A founding member of the male vocal ensemble Stimmwerck, Franz Witzum is one of the most promising countertenors in German classical music. He has collaborated with such masters of old music as Philippe Herreweghe, Nicholas McGegan, and Hermann Max, and on recordings with Miriam Feuerzinger (soprano), Capricornus Consort Basel (period ensemble), and Julien Baer (lute). Julien Baer (lute), and many others. For her new solo album, she will sing arias from Handel's "oratorios," also known as "sacred dramas," rather than his operas, and will be accompanied by the Orfeo Baroque Orchestra. Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne HWV 74~Eternal Source of Light
2.Joshua HWV 64~Heroes When With Glory Burning
3.Alexander Balus HWV 65~Ouverture
4.Alexander Balus HWV 65~Mighty Love Now Calls to Arm
5.Saul HWV 53~O Lord, Whose Mercies Numberless
6.Susanna HWV 66~On the Rapid Whirlwind's Wing
7.Concerto Grosso C-Dur Alexander-Feast HWV 318~Allegro
8.Theodora HWV 68~As With Rosy Steps the Morn
9.Concerto Grosso Op. 3 Nr. 4 HWV 315~Andante. Allegro
10.Theodora HWV 68~The Raptured Soul
11.Solomon HWV 67~Bless'd be the Lord & What Though I Trace
12.Susanna HWV 66~Ouverture
13.Susanna HWV 66~When First I Saw My Lovely Maid