SKU: CA.5507511

ISBN 9790007226800. Text language: German/English.

For the magnificent opening of the oratorio season at the beginning of 1736 Handel presented a composition which, like hardly any of his other oratorios, gave him the opportunity to display his musical artistry: John Dryden's ode Alexander's Feast or the Power of Music, published in 1696, demonstrates the power of music by the example of the ancient hero, Alexander the Great. From the impressive lament on the death of Darius, the King of Persia, to the boisterous Praise of Bacchus Handel avails himself of the entire breadth of the musical representation of the emotions and the possibilities for expression. In the text by Newburg Hamilton added at the end of work St. Cecilia elevates the events of the ancient heathen story, which Handel expressed in plastic, skillful polyphony. Later, this homage to the patron saint of church music, Handel also present the opportunity to perform the work on St. Cecilia's Day (22 November). For the first time the present new edition is based consistently on Handel's conducting score, which he used for his own performances of the oratorio, thus not only eliminating timeworn errors, but also offering clarity concerning the choruses, the arias and recitatives, actually performed in Handel's concerts, as well as their sequence of performance. The new Carus edition offers two performance versions: the version of the premiere in 1736, as well as a revised version from 1751. Furthermore, the inclusion of the Concerto for Harp HWV 294 (CV 55.294) is also possible; Handel composed this work especially for Alexander's Feast (as an illustration of Timotheus, the ancient poet who played the lyre). For this purpose the edition contains the appropriate alternatives for the sequence of the movements. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5507500.

SKU: HL.428608

ISBN 9781705163115. UPC: 196288063865. 0.981 inches.

A truly unique offering for the holidays, this one-of-a-kind resource puts congregational participation to front and center in the service of song. Ideal for a Lessons and Carols service or community carol sing, this compilation will be an essential part of your choral library. From tender manger cradle songs to glorious shouts of praise and adoration, this singular resource will give thoughtful worship planners the tools they need for an inclusive worship experience. Songs include: Joy to the World; Away in a Manger; O Come, All Ye Faithful; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Little Town of Bethlehem; The First Noel; Silent Night. Score and Parts for Orchestra (fl, ob, cl, hn, tpt, tbn, mallet perc, timp, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) and String Quartet (vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment, Split, and Part Dominant Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. HL00428605: Accompaniment Tracks HL00428606: Split Tracks HL00428610: Part Dominant Tracks.