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Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon, HWV 67 – Academy of Ancient Music
Academy of Ancient Music performs “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,” the Sinfonia to Act III from Handel’s oratorio, Solomon….
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Solomon, Oratorio by Handel – Presented by Gabrieli Consort & Players
Handel’s oratorio “Solomon” performed by the Gabrieli Consort & Players, directed by Paul McCreesh….
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Handel’s Zadok the Priest
Handel’s “Zadok the Priest” is a popular coronation anthem. The preferred version has a slow intro followed by a faster second part. The lyrics celebrate the anointing of King Solomon,…
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Gli Arredi Festivi from Nabucco by Verdi
In 1975, the Coro e Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano performed ‘Gli arredi festivi’ from Nabucco at La Scala, conducted by Claudio Abbado. Solomon’s Temple was built by…
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Dido’s Lament by Henry Purcell
Listen to Dido’s Lament from Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas sung by countertenor D W Solomons. The artwork features pieces by Guercino, Cayot, Tiepolo, and Füger. Arrangements for alto and…
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George Frideric Handel
…compositions spanned various genres. His work significantly influenced the development of opera, contributing to the spread of Italian opera in London. His oratorios, including Samson, Belshazzar, and Solomon, have been…
