The King'S Consort, Robert King - Handel: Fireworks Music (1749 Large Version); 4 Coronation Anthems (1989)
BAND/ARTIST: The King'S Consort, Robert King
- Title: Handel: Fireworks Music (1749 Large Version); 4 Coronation Anthems
- Year Of Release: 1989
- Label: Hyperion
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless (tracks) +Booklet
- Total Time: 00:56:55
- Total Size: 262 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. Zadok the Priest, Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258
02. My Heart is Inditing, Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261: I. My Heart Is Inditing
03. My Heart is Inditing, Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261: II. King's Daughters Were Among Thy Honorable Women
04. My Heart is Inditing, Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261: III. Upon Thy Right Hand
05. My Heart is Inditing, Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261: IV. Kings Shall Be Thy Nursing Fathers
06. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 259: I. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened
07. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 259: II. Let Justice and Judgement Be the Preparation of Thy Seat
08. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 259: III. Alleluia
09. The King Shall Rejoice, Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260: I. The King Shall Rejoice in Thy Strength, O Lord
10. The King Shall Rejoice, Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260: II. Exceeding Glad Shall He Be
11. The King Shall Rejoice, Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260: III. Glory and Great Worship
12. The King Shall Rejoice, Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260: IV. Alleluia
13. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. Ouverture
14. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. Bourrée
15. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. La Paix. Largo alla siciliana
16. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La Réjouissance
17. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: V. Menuet I-II
On a cold January day in 1989, two dozen oboes, twelve bassoons, nine horns, nine trumpets and two giant double drums were gathered in a north London church to make what became of Hyperion’s most iconic recordings: The King’s Consort’s recreation of Handel’s Musick for the Royal Fireworks is a sonic triumph of jaw-dropping majesty, its authenticity only stopping short at burning down the venue.
Ten years later Robert King and The King’s Consort turned their attentions to the Water Music. Handel’s commission was for an enormous party on the river Thames given by George I. A large orchestra was present on the musicians' barge: a good-size string section (despite the King’s outspoken loathing of ‘violeens’) and a substantial wind presence. The sound of a large baroque wind band produces a magnificent sonority. Similarly, a colourful continuo force on the river seems probable. The rhythmic impetus of a pair of baroque guitars combined with the colours of two harpsichords lends the music a vital danceband-like rhythm section, much in keeping with the King’s colourful intentions for his evening’s entertainment!
All faithfully recreated, of course. Except for the barge.
01. Zadok the Priest, Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258
02. My Heart is Inditing, Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261: I. My Heart Is Inditing
03. My Heart is Inditing, Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261: II. King's Daughters Were Among Thy Honorable Women
04. My Heart is Inditing, Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261: III. Upon Thy Right Hand
05. My Heart is Inditing, Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 261: IV. Kings Shall Be Thy Nursing Fathers
06. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 259: I. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened
07. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 259: II. Let Justice and Judgement Be the Preparation of Thy Seat
08. Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 259: III. Alleluia
09. The King Shall Rejoice, Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260: I. The King Shall Rejoice in Thy Strength, O Lord
10. The King Shall Rejoice, Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260: II. Exceeding Glad Shall He Be
11. The King Shall Rejoice, Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260: III. Glory and Great Worship
12. The King Shall Rejoice, Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 260: IV. Alleluia
13. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. Ouverture
14. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. Bourrée
15. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. La Paix. Largo alla siciliana
16. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La Réjouissance
17. Musick for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: V. Menuet I-II
On a cold January day in 1989, two dozen oboes, twelve bassoons, nine horns, nine trumpets and two giant double drums were gathered in a north London church to make what became of Hyperion’s most iconic recordings: The King’s Consort’s recreation of Handel’s Musick for the Royal Fireworks is a sonic triumph of jaw-dropping majesty, its authenticity only stopping short at burning down the venue.
Ten years later Robert King and The King’s Consort turned their attentions to the Water Music. Handel’s commission was for an enormous party on the river Thames given by George I. A large orchestra was present on the musicians' barge: a good-size string section (despite the King’s outspoken loathing of ‘violeens’) and a substantial wind presence. The sound of a large baroque wind band produces a magnificent sonority. Similarly, a colourful continuo force on the river seems probable. The rhythmic impetus of a pair of baroque guitars combined with the colours of two harpsichords lends the music a vital danceband-like rhythm section, much in keeping with the King’s colourful intentions for his evening’s entertainment!
All faithfully recreated, of course. Except for the barge.
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