“when the English Concert and this vocal ensemble came together under the direction of Harry Bicket, as part of the London Handel Festival, the sound was something of an Easter miracle.”.
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Foundling Hospital Anthem
Handel’s Foundling Hospital Anthem explores how caring for those in need and supporting the vulnerable can create change, both for others and in ourselves. In a world that sometimes feels fractured and divided, this anthem brings a message of unity and hope, encouraging us to reflect on how we can make a difference in the lives of others.
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Handel – Ritorna, oh Caro
Lucy Crowe performs this stunning aria from Handel’s Rodelinda, capturing the sense of loss exquisitely, begging for the return of her beloved. Performers:
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Marcello – Oboe Concerto in D Minor
There are not many instrumental pieces that are as beautifully poignant as this one. Katharina Spreckelsen performs here the second movement of Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D Minor with The English Concert principals directed by Kristian Bezuidenhout. Performers:
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Bach – Chaconne | Nadja Zwiener
Nadja Zwiener, leader of The English Concert, performs Bach’s mighty Chaconne from his Partita for Solo Violin in D Minor BWV 1004 at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, where the composer’s remains rest.
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Handel – Passacaille – Kristian Bezuidenhout
The passacaille dance takes its name from the Spanish dance pasacalle (literally “walk-about”). It presents a wonderful series of inventions over a recurring bass line. This movement, first heard in Handel’s opera Radamisto in 1720, was repurposed for his Sonata Op. 5 No. 4 in G Major. Recorded here by The English Concert and Kristian Bezuidenhout at the Henry Wood Hall in London in November …