Les Arts Florissants & William Christie – Handel: Music for Queen Caroline (2018) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Queen Caroline was an emblematic female figure of the eighteenth century. The wife of King George II of England, Caroline of Ansbach was a woman of great beauty, a supporter of the arts and sciences, and also a friend and protector of Handel.

It was Handel who was commissioned to compose the ceremonial music that accompanied her reign—“The King Shall Rejoice” played at her and George’s coronation, the “Queen Caroline” Te Deum, written for her arrival in England, and also “The Ways of Zion do Mourn,” composed for her funeral.

In this recording which, for the first time, brings together these three works illustrating the very strong link between the queen and her chosen artist, the choir and orchestra of Les Arts Florissants, whose ranks were enlarged for the occasion, bring back to life music that is at once flamboyant and poignantly human.

“Christie calibrates his performance perfectly – bringing swift movement to Handel’s rapidly set verses…but allowing plenty of spacious swagger and grandeur in the big choruses supported by trumpets…This is an ideal recording for those of us looking for a change from the enthusiastically full-throated and highly articulated Handel singing we get from many British choirs … fit for a queen.” (International Record Review)

Tracklist:
1. The King shall rejoice, Coronation anthem HWV 260: I. The King Shall Rejoice 02:41
2. The King shall rejoice, Coronation anthem HWV 260: II. Exceeding Glad Shall He Be 03:09
3. The King shall rejoice, Coronation anthem HWV 260: III. Glory And Worship Hast Thou Laid Upon Him 02:15
4. The King shall rejoice, Coronation anthem HWV 260: IV. Alleluja 02:38
5. Te Deum in D Major “Queen Caroline”, HWV 280: I. We Praise thee, O God 02:35
6. Te Deum in D Major “Queen Caroline”, HWV 280: II. The glorious Company of the Apostles 03:19
7. Te Deum in D Major “Queen Caroline”, HWV 280: III. When thou tookest upom thee 04:13
8. Te Deum in D Major “Queen Caroline”, HWV 280: IV. Day by day we magnify you 01:03
9. Te Deum in D Major “Queen Caroline”, HWV 280: V. Vouchsafe O Lord 02:56
10. Te Deum in D Major “Queen Caroline”, HWV 280: VI. O Lord in thee I have trusted 01:16
11. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: I. Symphony 02:06
12. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: II. The ways of Zion do mourn 06:20
13. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: III. How are the mighty fall n 01:39
14. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: IV. She put on righteousness 02:54
15. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: V. When The Ear Heard Her 04:07
16. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: VI. How Are The Migthy Fall’n! (Choeur 2) 00:52
17. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: VII. She Deliver’d The Poor That Cried 07:08
18. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: VIII. How Are The Migthy Fall’n! (Choeur 3) 00:54
19. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: IX. The Righteous Shall Be Had 03:25
20. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: X. Their Bodies Are Buried In Peace 05:39
21. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: XI. The People Will Tell Of Their Wisdom 02:05
22. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: XII. They Shall Receive A Glorious Kingdom 04:03
23. The Ways of Zion Do Mourn “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline”, HWV 264: XIII. The Merciful Goodness Of The Lord 04:51

Personnel:
Choir and Orchestra of Les Arts Florissants
William Christie, musical direction
Soloists for the Te Deum:
Tim Mead, countertenor
Sean Clayton, tenor
Lisandro Abadie, bass-baritone

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