Conductor(s): Christophers, Harry
Choir(s): Sixteen, The
Label: Chandos
Genre: Choral - Sacred
Period: Baroque
Catalogue No: CHAN0503
Barcode: 095115050323
Release Date: 03/1988

HANDEL, G.F.: Chandos Anthems, Vol. 1 (Dawson, I. Partridge, George, The Sixteen Orchestra, Christophers)

Tracklist

Handel, George Frideric
Bible - Old Testament - Lyricist
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Dawson, Lynne (soprano)
Darke, Valerie (oboe)
Miller, Julie (violin)
George, Michael (bass)
1Sonata02:14
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
2O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands (Tenor, Chorus)02:00
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
3Serve the Lord with gladness, and come from his presence with a song. (Chorus)02:12
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
4Duet: Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that has made us, and now we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. (Soprano, Tenor)02:36
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Dawson, Lynne (soprano)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Darke, Valerie (oboe)
Miller, Julie (violin)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
5O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name (Chorus)03:14
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
6Trio: For the Lord is gracious, His mercy is everlasting: and His truth endureth from generation to generation. (Soprano, Tenor, Bass)02:43
Dawson, Lynne (soprano)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
George, Michael (bass)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
7Glory be to the Father, glory be to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; (Chorus)01:35
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
8As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be; world without end. Amen. (Chorus)03:05
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Handel, George Frideric
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
9Sonata03:54
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
10In the Lord I put trust! How say you then to my soul she shall flee as a bird unto the hill? (Chorus)04:07
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
11God is a constant sure defence against oppressing rage, as troubles rise, his needful aids in our behalf engage. (Tenor)03:10
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
12Behold! The wicked bend their bow, and ready fix their dart, lurking in ambush to destroy the man of upright heart. (Chorus)02:44
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
13But God, who hears the suff'ring pow'r, and their oppression knows, will soon arise and give them rest in spite of all their foes. (Tenor)02:22
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
14Snares, fire and brimstone on their heads shall in one tempest show'r: this dreadful mixture his revenge into their cup shall pour. (Chorus)01:36
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
15The righteous Lord will righteous deeds with signal favour grace, and to the upright man disclose the brightness of his face. (Tenor)02:05
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
16Then shall my song, with praise inspir'd, to thee my God ascend, who to thy servants in distress such bounty didst extend. (Chorus)02:21
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Dawson, Lynne (soprano)
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
17Sonata03:26
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
18Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness: according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences. (Chorus)03:59
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
19Duet: Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness: and cleanse me from my sin. (Soprano, Tenor)02:55
Dawson, Lynne (soprano)
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
20For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me. (Tenor)00:44
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
21Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified in thy saying, and clear'd when thou art judg'd. (Tenor)01:36
Partridge, Ian (tenor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
22Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness: that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. (Chorus)02:16
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
23Make me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence: and take not thy holy spirit from me. O give me the comfort of thy help again: and stablish me with thy free Spirit. (Soprano)02:41
Dawson, Lynne (soprano)
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)
24Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked: and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. (Chorus)01:57
Christophers, Harry (Conductor)
Sixteen Orchestra, The (Orchestra)

Total Playing Time: 01:01:32