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SKU: TM.07044SC

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Score. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.07044SC).

1-Largo 2-Allegro 3-Largo 4-Allegro. Cem in set. Matches the Concerto No. IV in Opera Terza, included in Walsh's Select Harmony 3rd edition in 1734, and reprinted as Balfour 145 No. IV. See #05308 for popular edition published by Chrysander Vol. 21 of Handel's Complete Works, and reprinted as Balfour 146.

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SKU: TM.07044SET

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Set Type: D. Set of parts. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.07044SET).

1-Largo 2-Allegro 3-Largo 4-Allegro. Cem in set. Matches the Concerto No. IV in Opera Terza, included in Walsh's Select Harmony 3rd edition in 1734, and reprinted as Balfour 145 No. IV. See #05308 for popular edition published by Chrysander Vol. 21 of Handel's Complete Works, and reprinted as Balfour 146.

Composed by Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695-1764). Edited by Agnese Pavanello. Eulenburg Orchestral Series.

Here you will find the full score for Lo catelli, 12 Concerti grossi op. 1

Violin 1 part. Eulenburg Edition #EOS-1862-15. Published by Eulenburg Edition (BR.EOS-1862-15). 0.49

Composed by Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695-1764). Edited by Agnese Pavanello. Eulenburg Orchestral Series.

Here you will find the full score for Lo catelli, 12 Concerti grossi op. 1

Viola part. Eulenburg Edition #EOS-1862-19. Published by Eulenburg Edition (BR.EOS-1862-19). 0.49

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, basso continuo

SKU: CA.9104205

Composed by Giovanni Battista Casali. Coppenrath Series. German title: Messa Concertata 1102801. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Choral Score. Composed 1804. 40 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 91.042/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.9104205).

ISBN 9790007114398. Key: G major. Language: Latin.

Score available separately - see item CA.9104200.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, basso continuo

SKU: CA.9104200

Composed by Giovanni Battista Casali. This edition: Paperbound. Sacred vocal music, Mass, latin. German title: Messa Concertata 1102801. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Full score. 40 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 91.042/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.9104200).

ISBN 9790007114381. Key: G major. Language: Latin.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3104209

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. 1x 31.042/21 oboe 1, 1x 31.042/22 oboe 2, 1x 31.042/23 bassoon. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1725. BWV 42. 20 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104209).

ISBN 9790007205836. Language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3104200.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3104214

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violoncello/double bass. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Single Part, Cello/Double Bass. Composed 1725. BWV 42. 12 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/14. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104214).

ISBN 9790007205874. Language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3104200.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3104213

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Viola. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1725. BWV 42. 4 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104213).

ISBN 9790007205867. Language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3104200.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3104207

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Study score. Composed 1725. BWV 42. 48 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104207).

ISBN 9790007142711. Text language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement. Score available separately - see item CA.3104200.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3104219

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Complete orchestral parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1725. BWV 42. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104219).

ISBN 9790007140175. Language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3104200.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3104211

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin 1. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Single Part, Violin 1. Composed 1725. BWV 42. 12 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104211).

ISBN 9790007205843. Language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3104200.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3104200

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Full score. Composed 1725. BWV 42. 48 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104200).

ISBN 9790007134617. Language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3104212

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin 2. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Single Part, Violin 2. Composed 1725. BWV 42. 12 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104212).

ISBN 9790007205850. Language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3104200.

(Heitere Opera in three acts). Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767). Edited by Bernd Baselt. For solo voices, choir, orchestra (3 soprano voice solos, mezzo-soprano voice solo, tenor voice solo, baritone voice solo, 2 bass voice solos, mixed choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 corno d'caccia, strings, basso continuo). This edition: Urtext edition. Linen. Telemann Musical Works. Volume 21. Hamburg 1724. Score. TWV 21:8. Duration 1 hour, 39 minutes, 59 seconds. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

Vocal Score. By Claudio Monteverdi. Arranged by Jerome Roche. Schott. Size 7.5x10.75 inches. 175 pages. Published by Schott.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 recorders, 2 oboes, 3 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 (3) violins, 2 violas, cello, basso continuo

SKU: CA.5507549

Ode. Version of the first performance and version of 1751. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Handel. Organ. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Oratorios. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1736/1751. HWV 75. 60 pages. Duration 85 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 55.075/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5507549).

ISBN 9790007171315. 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.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.2704849

Composed by Johann David Heinichen. This edition: Paperbound. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1765. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.048/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2704849).

ISBN 9790007199449. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

The Carus program featuring music of the Court of Dresden has been expanded with the publication of the first edition of the great masses of Johann David Heinichen, who, next to Hasse and Zelenka, was the most important musical representative of this capital of Saxony. A peculiarity of this work is the fact that Heinichen inserted an actual concerto movement for solo flute, 2 oboes, strings and continuo between the Gloria and Credo, which recommends the Mass for concert performances. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2704800.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.2704819

Composed by Johann David Heinichen. German title: Missa Nr. 9 in D. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Set of Orchestra Parts. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.048/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2704819).

ISBN 9790007138868. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

The Carus program featuring music of the Court of Dresden has been expanded with the publication of the first edition of the great masses of Johann David Heinichen, who, next to Hasse and Zelenka, was the most important musical representative of this capital of Saxony. A peculiarity of this work is the fact that Heinichen inserted an actual concerto movement for solo flute, 2 oboes, strings and continuo between the Gloria and Credo, which recommends the Mass for concert performances. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2704800.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 recorders, 2 oboes, 3 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 (3) violins, 2 violas, cello, basso continuo

SKU: CA.5507505

Ode. Version of the first performance and version of 1751. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Handel. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Oratorios. Choral Score. Composed 1736/1751. HWV 75. 40 pages. Duration 85 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 55.075/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5507505).

ISBN 9790007171230. 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 available separately - see item CA.5507500.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.2704811

Composed by Johann David Heinichen. Violin 1. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Violin 1. 20 pages. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.048/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2704811).

ISBN 9790007199401. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

The Carus program featuring music of the Court of Dresden has been expanded with the publication of the first edition of the great masses of Johann David Heinichen, who, next to Hasse and Zelenka, was the most important musical representative of this capital of Saxony. A peculiarity of this work is the fact that Heinichen inserted an actual concerto movement for solo flute, 2 oboes, strings and continuo between the Gloria and Credo, which recommends the Mass for concert performances. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2704800.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.2704805

Composed by Johann David Heinichen. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Choral Score. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.048/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2704805).

ISBN 9790007109653. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

The Carus program featuring music of the Court of Dresden has been expanded with the publication of the first edition of the great masses of Johann David Heinichen, who, next to Hasse and Zelenka, was the most important musical representative of this capital of Saxony. A peculiarity of this work is the fact that Heinichen inserted an actual concerto movement for solo flute, 2 oboes, strings and continuo between the Gloria and Credo, which recommends the Mass for concert performances. Score available separately - see item CA.2704800.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 recorders, 2 oboes, 3 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 (3) violins, 2 violas, cello, basso continuo

SKU: CA.5507519

Ode. Version of the first performance and version of 1751. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Handel. Complete orchestral parts. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Oratorios. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1736/1751. HWV 75. Duration 85 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 55.075/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5507519).

ISBN 9790007171438. 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 parts available separately - see item CA.5507500.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.2704809

Composed by Johann David Heinichen. 1x 27.048/21 flute 1, 1x 27.048/22 flute 2, 1x 27.048/23 oboe 1, 1x 27.048/24 oboe 2, 1x 27.048/31 horn 1, 1x 27.048/32 horn 2, 1x 27.048/33 trumpet 1, 1x 27.048/34 trumpet 2, 1x 27.048/41 timpani. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Set of Orchestra Parts. 72 pages. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.048/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2704809).

ISBN 9790007199395. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

The Carus program featuring music of the Court of Dresden has been expanded with the publication of the first edition of the great masses of Johann David Heinichen, who, next to Hasse and Zelenka, was the most important musical representative of this capital of Saxony. A peculiarity of this work is the fact that Heinichen inserted an actual concerto movement for solo flute, 2 oboes, strings and continuo between the Gloria and Credo, which recommends the Mass for concert performances. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2704800.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.2704812

Composed by Johann David Heinichen. Violin 2. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Violin 2. 20 pages. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.048/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2704812).

ISBN 9790007199418. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

The Carus program featuring music of the Court of Dresden has been expanded with the publication of the first edition of the great masses of Johann David Heinichen, who, next to Hasse and Zelenka, was the most important musical representative of this capital of Saxony. A peculiarity of this work is the fact that Heinichen inserted an actual concerto movement for solo flute, 2 oboes, strings and continuo between the Gloria and Credo, which recommends the Mass for concert performances. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2704800.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 recorders, 2 oboes, 3 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 (3) violins, 2 violas, cello, basso continuo

SKU: CA.5507509

Ode. Version of the first performance and version of 1751. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. 2x 55.075/21 2 flutes, 1x 55.075/22 oboe 1, 1x 55.075/23 oboe 2, 3x 55.075/24 3 bassoons, 2x 55.075/31 2 horns, 3x 55.075/32 2 trumpets, 3x 55.075/32 2 trumpets, 3x 55.075/32 2 trumpets, 3x 55.075/32 2 trumpets. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Handel. Harmony parts. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Oratorios. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1736/1751. HWV 75. Duration 85 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 55.075/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5507509).

ISBN 9790007226794. 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 parts available separately - see item CA.5507500.