For the 2nd work, the overture used is the composer's Largo and allegro from Organ concerto no. 13 in F major.
Text of 1st work from various Psalms; libretto of 2nd work compiled from the Bible.
Previously released material (p1968, p1976).
Language (note)
Sung in English.
Author
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759, composer.
Title
Chandos anthem : no. 10 ; Israel in Egypt / Handel.
Publisher
London, England : Decca, [1994]
Playing time
002935 014200
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Digital file characteristics
audio file
Performer
In the 1st work: April Cantelo, soprano ; Ian Patridge, tenor ; Andrew Davis, organ continuo ; Choir of King's College, Cambridge ; Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields ; Sir David Willcocks, conductor. 2nd work: Elizabeth Gale, Lillian Watson, sopranos ; James Bowman, alto ; Ian Partridge, tenor ; Tom McDonnell, Alan Watt, basses ; Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford ; English Chamber Orchestra ; Simon Preston, conductor.
Event
1st work recorded 1967 Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
2nd work recorded 1975 Chapel of Merton College, Oxford.