As in many of his other works, Handel drew upon earlier compositions of his own for "O praise the Lord with one consent". The arias in this anthem are brief and straightforward by comparison with the arias in Handel's Italian operas.
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Georg Friedrich Händel
| 1685-1759George Frideric Handel put his exceptionally versatile compositional abilities to the test at an early age. After moving to London in 1712, where he was appointed Composer of Musick for His Majesty’s Chapel Royal in 1723, he wrote numerous masterpieces for the royal court as well as his major opere serie. For many years he enjoyed triumphant successes with his operas, which were sung by outstanding performers, with serenades, and later also with oratorios such as Saul and Israel in Egypt. Over the years Handel’s reputation grew far beyond the city where he worked; some of his choral works, particularly Messiah, have enjoyed a performance tradition which remains unbroken to this day, and are sung by choirs throughout the world. Plus d'information sur la personne
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Georg Friedrich Händel: „O praise the lord with one consent” HWV 254
Georg Friedrich Händel: O praise the lord with one consent
Kantatenähnlicher Aufbau, geschrieben in Form eines „Anthems” zwischen den Jahren 1717 und 1719 als Beitrag zur spezifisch englischen Gattung der Kirchenmusik. Effektvolle Chorpolyphonie mit eleganten Koloraturpassagen, affektgeladene Arien, Händeltypischer und wirkungsvoller Einsatz des (klein besetzten) Orchesters. Hoher editorischer Wert, sehr empfehlenswert für wendige Chöre mit Erfahrung in barocker Aufführungspraxis. Klavierauszug und Ausgabe auf bekannt gutem Niveau.
Reiner Schuhenn
Quelle: Musica Sacra 2/2000, S. 42
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