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Archive of CD and DVD Reviews

Note: This archive represents the work of a team of enthusiastic expert critics who attempted to review almost every CD of Handel's music that came their way between 2001 and 2007. Since then we have witnessed phenomenal changes to both the commercial classical recording industry and also the plethora of blogs, fanzines and professional music critics available on the internet. Moreover, David Vickers now reviews (almost exclusively) for Gramophone and so his hands have become tied! However, an exhaustive public archive of Handel recording reviews (and much else) is browseable at Gramophone.

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Chamber Music
The Chamber Music L'Ecole d'Orphée (6 CDs; reissue) CRD Records Ltd. Brilliant Classics (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
The Complete Chamber Music Academy of St. Martin In The Fields Chamber Ensemble, Philips (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
*Complete Flute Sonatas* Konrad Hünteler (traverso), Rainer Zipperling (violoncello / viola da gamba), Carsten Lohff (harpsichord), MDG Reviewed by Terence Best
*Complete Flute Sonatas* Lisa Beznosiuk (traverso), Richard Tunnicliffe (violoncello), Paul Nicholson (harpsichord), Hyperion Recordings, Ltd. Reviewed by David Vickers
Complete Violin Sonatas Andrew Manze (violin), Richard Egarr (harpsichord), Harmonia mundi Reviewed by David Vickers for andante
Recorder Sonatas Dan Laurin (recorder), Hidemi Suzuki (cello), Masaaki Suzuki (harpsichord / organ), BIS Reviewed by David Vickers
Recorder Sonatas Pamela Thorby, Richard Egarr, Linn Records Reviewed by David Vickers
Sonatas for the Recorder Pamela Thorby, Richard Egarr, Linn Records Reviewed by David Vickers
Trio Sonatas, Opus 2 Wilbert Hazelet (traverso), Sonnerie, AVIE Records Reviewed by David Vickers
*Violin Sonatas* Hiro Kurosaki (violin) William Christie (harpsichord / organ), Virgin Veritas Reviewed by David Vickers
*Violin Sonatas* Rachel Barton (violin), David Schrader (harpsichord), John Mark Rozendaal (violoncello), Cedille Reviewed by David Vickers
Concerti
*Complete Organ Concertos* Simon Preston (organ), The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock (conductor), DG Archiv (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
*Complete Organ Concertos* Paul Nicholson (organ), Frances Kelly (harp) Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman, Hyperion dyad (reissue) Reviewed by Les Robarts
Harpsichord Concertos (Vol. 1) Wolfgang Glüxam (harpsichord), Gradus ad Parnassum Wien, Hiro Kurosaki, ORF Reviewed by David Vickers
Keyboard Music
ROME 1709: Händel vs Scarlatti Luca Guglielmi (harpsichord/organ), Stradivarius Reviewed by David Vickers
Harpsichord Works: Volumes 1-3 Sophie Yates, Chandos Chaconne Reviewed by Terence Best
*Harpsichord Suites* Paul Nicholson (harpsichord), Hyperion Dyad (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
*Suites de Pieces pour le Clavecin 1720* Ludger Rémy (harpsichord, CPO) Reviewed by David Vickers
Music for the Theater
*Acis and Galatea* Norma Borrowes, Anthony Rolfe-Johnson, Martyn Hill, Willard White, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, DG/Archiv Blue (reissue) Reviewed by Les Robarts
*Acis and Galatea* Suzie LeBlanc, Mark Bleeke, Marc Molomot, Nathaniel Watson, Les Boréades, Eric Milnes ATMA Classique Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Agrippina English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Philips Classics Reviewed by Mathieu Marcil
Agrippina La Grand Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire, Dynamic Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Alexander's Feast The Sixteen, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers, Coro Reviewed by David Vickers

L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato Junge Kantorei, Barockorchester Frankfurt, Joachim Carlos Martini, Naxos Reviewed by Les Robarts
Arianna in Creta Orchestra of Patras, George Petrou, MD&G Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
*Arminio* Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, Virgin Veritas Reviewed by David Vickers for andante
Ariodante London Voices, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard, Phillips Reviewed by David Vickers
*"As steals the morn..." -- Handel - Arias & scenes for tenor* Mark Padmore (tenor), The English Concert, Andrew Manze, Harmonia mundi Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud (4 July 2007)
Athalia The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood, L'oiseau-lyre (DECCA) Reviewed by Mathieu Marcil
Athalia Kölner Kammerchor, Collegium Cartusianum, Peter Neumann, MD&G Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
*Belshazzar* The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, DG/Archiv Reviewed by David Vickers
Belshazzar Kölner Kammerchor, Collegium Cartusianum, Peter Neumann, MDG Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Belshazzar Hannoversche Hofkapelle, Maulbronn Kammerchor, Jürgen Budday, K&K Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
The Choice of Hercules The Choir of the King's Consort, The King's Consort, Robert King, Hyperion Reviewed by David Vickers
Deborah Junge Kantorei, Barockorchester Frankfurt, Joachim Carlos Martini, Naxos Reviewed by David Vickers
*Deidamia* Brewer Chamber Orchestra, Ruldoph Palmer, Albany Records Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
*Deidamia* Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, Virgin Veritas Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Esther The Sixteen, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers Collins Classics Regis Records (reissue) Coro (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
*Faramondo* Brewer Chamber Orchestra, Rudolph Palmer, Vox Music Group Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Fernando Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, Virgin Classics Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud (4 July 2007)
Flavio re de’ Longobardi Ensemble 415, René Jacobs, Harmonia mundi France Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Floridante Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, DG-Archiv Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud (4 July 2007)
Giulio Cesare in Egitto Concerto Köln, René Jacobs, Harmonia mundi France Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Giulio Cesare in Egitto La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claudge Malgoire, Astrée Auvidis Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Giulio Cesare in Egitto Orchestre et Choeurs des Musiciens du Louvre-Grenoble, Marc Minkowski, DG/Archiv Reviewed by Carlo Vitali
Giulio Cesare in Egitto (DVD-video) Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Richard Hickox, Kultur / EuroArts Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
*Giulio Cesare in Egitto -- Highlights* Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Warner/Apex Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Hercules Choeur des Musiciens du Louvre, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, DG/Archiv Reviewed by David Vickers for andante
Hercules (DVD-video) Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Bel Air Classiques Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Imeneo Brewer Chamber Orchestra, Ruldoph Palmer, Vox Music Group Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Imeneo Musicae Antiquae Collegium Varsoviense, Wladyslaw Klosiewicz Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Imeneo VokalEnsemble Köln, Capella Augustina Andreas Spering, CPO Reviewed by David Vickers
Israel in Egypt Includes the Coronation Anthems, Zadok the Priest and The King Shall Rejoice Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Philips DUO (reissue) Reviewed by Les Robarts
Israel in Egypt Taverner Choir & Players, Andrew Parrott EMI Virgin Veritas Reviewed by David Vickers
*Israel in Egypt* The Sixteen, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers, Coro Reviewed by David Vickers
*Israel in Egypt* NDR Chor, Dresdner Barockorchester, Hans-Christoph Rademann, NDR3 Reviewed by David Vickers
Jephtha Winchester Cathedral Choir, The English Concert, Nicholas McGegan, Göttinger Händel-Gesellschaft Reviewed by Les Robarts
Lotario Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, Deutsche Harmonia Mundi Reviewed by Carlo Vitali
Lotario (Highlights) Kammerorchester Baselbarock, Paul Goodwin, Oehms Classics Reviewed by Philippe Gelianud & David Vickers
Messiah Les musiciens du Louvre-Grenoble, Marc Minkowski, DG/Archiv Reviewed by David Vickers for andante
Messiah The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Philips DUO (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
Messiah Coro della Svizzera Italiana, I Barocchisti, Diego Fasolis, ARTS Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Messiah The Taverner Choir & Players, Andrew Parrott EMI Virgin Veritas (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
Messiah Collegium Musicum 90, Richard Hickox, Chandos (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
Messiah Choir of King's College, Cambridge; Brandenburg Consort, Stephen Cleobury, Argo/Decca (reissue) Reviewed by Les Robarts
Messiah Cantillation, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Antony Walker, ABC Classics Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Messiah Saint Michael’s Singers, English Symphony Orchestra, William Boughton, Nimbus Reviewed by David Vickers
Messiah Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Concentus musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Sony BMG DHM Reviewed by Les Robarts
Messiah Dunedin Consort and Players, John Butt, Linn Records Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud (4 July 2007)
Nabal Junge Kantorei, Barockorchester Frankfurt, Joachim Carlos Martini, Naxos Reviewed by Les Robarts
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day Felicity Lott, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, The English Concert and Choir, Trevor Pinnock, Archiv blue Reviewed by David Vickers
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day Dorothee Mields, Mark Wilde, Alsfelder Vokalensemble, Concerto Polacco, Wolfgang Helbich, Naxos Reviewed by David Vickers
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day Cecilia, volgi un sguardo (cantata) Carolyn Sampson, James Gilchrist, The King's Consort, Robert King, Hyperion Reviewed by Carlo Vitali
Oreste Camerata Stuttgart, George Petrou, MD&G Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
*Oreste* (Highlights) Staatskapelle Wiesbaden, Michael Hofstetter Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Partenope Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Nicholas McGegan, Göttingen Handel Society Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Partenope The Early Opera Company, Christian Curnyn, Chandos Chaconne Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Poro, re dell'Indie Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Konrad Junghänel, Göttingen Händel Society Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Radamisto ("first version") Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, Virgin Classics Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
La Resurrezione Combattimento Consort Amsterdam, Jan Willem de Vriend, Challenge Classics Reviewed by David Vickers
Riccardo primo, Re d’Inghilterra Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, L'oiseau-lyre (DECCA) Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
*Rinaldo* Freiburger Barockorchester, René Jacobs, Harmonia mundi Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Rinaldo Concerto Köln, Nicholas McGegan, Göttinger Händel-Gesellschaft Reviewed by David Vickers
Rinaldo (Highlights) Staatskapelle Wiesbaden, Michael Hofstetter Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Rinaldo (DVD-video) Bayerische Staatsoper München, Harry Bicket, Arthaus Musik Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Rodelinda Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, DG/Archiv Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
**"Rodelinde" (Rodelinda, regina de' Langobardi)** Includes excerpts from from Alcina, Radamisto, and Giulio Cesare in Egitto Chor des SWR, Chor and Orchester des Reichssenders Stuttgart, Carl Leonhardt, Hanssler(reissue) Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Saul Maulbronner Kammerchor, Hannoversche Hofkapelle, Jürgen Budday, K&K Verlagsanstalt Reviewed by David Vickers
Saul Gabrieli Consort & Players, Paul McCreesh, DG/Archiv Reviewed by Les Robarts
Saul RIAS Kammerchor, Concerto Köln, René Jacobs, Harmonia mundi Reviewed by David Vickers
*Samson* The Sixteen, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers, Coro (reissue) Reviewed by Les Robarts
Scipione Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Fnac Music Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Semele Cantillation, Sirius Ensemble, Antony Walker, ABC Classics Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Semele Opera Fuoco, David Stern, Arion Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
*Serse* (Xerxes) Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Virgin Veritas Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
*Serse (DVD-video)* Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, TDK EuroArts Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
*Serse* (Highlights) Staatskapelle Wiesbaden, Michael Hofstetter Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Siroe, re di Persia Capella Coloniensis, Andreas Spering, Harmonia mundi Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Solomon Hannoversche Hofkapelle, Maulbronn Chamber Choir, Jürgen Budday, K&K Verlagsanstalt Reviewed by David Vickers
Solomon Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham, Somm Recordings Reviewed by David Vickers
*Tamerlano* The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Avie Reviewed by David Vickers
*Tamerlano (DVD-video)* The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Arthaus Musik Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Tamerlano The Chamber Orchestra of Copenhagen, John Moriarty, Parnassus Records (reissue) Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Teseo (DVD-video) Lautten Compagney Berlin, Wolfgang Katschner, Axel Köhler, Arthaus Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Theodora Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Erato Reviewed by Les Robarts
Theodora (DVD-video) Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Kultur & Warner Vision Reviewed by Les Robarts
Tolomeo Händelfestspielorchester des Opernhauses Halle, Howard Arman, Mondo Musica Reviewed by David Vickers
Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm, Virgin Classics Reviewed by Philippe Gelinuad (4 July 2007)
The Triumph of Time and Truth (1757) London Handel Choir & Orchestra, Denys Darlow, Hyperion Records Reviewed by Les Robarts
Amor e gelosia Patrizia Ciofi (soprano), Joyce Di Donato (mezzo-soprano), Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, Virgin Veritas Reviewed by David Vickers
"Crude Furie degli orridi abissi - Evil Arias by G. F. Händel" Angelo Manzotti (sopranist), Ensemble Rocinante, Tito Ceccherini, Callisto Records Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Haendel: Opera Seria Sandrine Piau (soprano), Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset, Naïve Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Handel Renée Fleming (soprano), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bicket, Decca Classics Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Handel Arias Emma Mathews (soprano), New Zealand Chamber Orchestra, Donald Armstrong, Artworks Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Handel Arias David Hobson (tenor), Cantillation, Sinfonia Australis, Antony Walker, ABC Classics Reviewed by David Vickers
Handel Arias Lorraine Hunt Lieberson (mezzo-soprano), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Harry Bickett, Avie Records Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Handel Arias Russsell Oberlin (countertenor), Baroque Chamber Orchestra, Thomas Dunn, Deutsche Grammophon Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud (4 July 2007)
Handel Operatic Arias Emma Bell (soprano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Richard Egarr, Linn Records Reviewed by David Vickers
Handel: Oratorio Arias David Daniels (countertenor), Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, John Nelson, Virgin Classics Reviewed by Les Robarts
Handel / Bach Arias Stephanie Blythe (contralto), Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, John Nelson, Virgin Classics + David Daniels (countertenor) Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Handel: Sacred Arias Daniel Taylor (countertenor), Arion, Monica Huggett, ATMA Classique Reviewed by David Vickers
Handel: Three Portraits of Mezzo-Soprano Heroines Maria Riccarda Wesseling (mezzo-soprano), Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner, Claves Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
*Handel and the Oratorio for Concerts* Collegium Musicum 90, Simon Standage, Chandos Chaconne Reviewed by David Vickers
Heroes and Heroines Sarah Connolly, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers, Coro Reviewed by Les Robarts
*Love Duets* Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Daniel Taylor (countertenor), Arion, Stephen Stubbs, ATMA Classique Reviewed by David Vickers
*La Maga Abbandonata* Simone Kermes (soprano), Maite Beaumont (mezzo-soprano), Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis, DHM Reviewed by David Vickers
*My Personal Handel Collection* Lynne Dawson (soprano), Lautten Compagney, Berlin Classics Reviewd by Les Robarts
Vedo il ciel Lydia Vierlinger (alto), Wiener Motettenchor, Capella Leopoldina, Jörg Zwicker, Amadeo (Universal Austria) Reviewed by David Vickers
Orchestral Music
Concerti Grossi Opus 6, Music for the Royal Fireworks, Water Music The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Deutsche Grammophon (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
Music for the Royal Fireworks. Water Music Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman, Teldec Reviewed by Les Robarts
Music for the Royal Fireworks. Water Music Le Concert Spirituel, Hervé Niquet Reviewed by David Vickers
Sacred Vocal Music
*Brockes Passion* Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, August Wenzinger, DG "Originals" (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
Coronation Anthems (and Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne) Choir of King's College, Cambridge; Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury, EMI Classics Reviewed by David Vickers
*Coronation Anthems* - includes Coronation Anthems by Boyce, Croft, Clarke, Blow, and Purcell Choir of New College, Oxford; Academy of Ancient Music, Edward Higginbottom, Decca Reviewed by David Vickers
Coronation of King George II Choir of the King's Consort, The King's Consort, Robert King, Hyperion Recordings, Ltd. Reviewed by David Vickers
Coronation Anthems & Silete Venti Rebecca Ryan (soprano), Tallis Chamber Choir, Royal Academy Consort, Jeremy Summerly, Naxos Reviewed by Les Robarts
*Dettingen Te Deum* (and Te Deum in A major) Alsfeder Vokalensemble, Concerto Polacco, Wolfgang Helbich, Naxos Reviewed by David Vickers
Dixit Dominus & Missa Nr.11 - by Johann David Heinichen Dresdner Kammerchor, Dresdner Barockorchester Hans-Christoph Rademann, Carus Reviewed by David Vickers
Dixit Dominus & Missa Dolorosa / Crucifixus a 16 Voci - by Antonio Caldara Balthasar-Neumann-Chor & Ensemble, Thomas Hengelbrock, DHM Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Gloria • Dixit Dominus Gillian Fisher (soprano), Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Philips Reviewed by David Vickers
Gloria Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Académie Baroque de Montréal, Alexander Weimann, ATMA Classique Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Sacred Cantatas Emma Kirkby (soprano) London Baroque, BIS Reviewed by Les Robarts
The ways of Zion do mourn^a 'Utrecht' Te Deum^b ^a Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner ^b Arnold Schoenberg Choir, Concentus musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt Warner Apex Reviewed by David Vickers
Secular Vocal Music
*Aci, Galatea e Polifemo* Sandrine Piau (soprano), Sara Mingardo (alto), Laurent Naouri (bass), Le Concert d'Astreé, Emmanuelle Haïm, Virgin Veritas Reviewed by Carlo Vitali
*Apollo e Dafne* European Union Baroque Orchestra, Roy Goodman, Naxos Reviewed by David Vickers for andante
*Apollo e Dafne* Haller (soprano), Corréas (bass, conductor), Les Paladins, Arion Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
*Apollo e Dafne; Silete venti* Karina Gauvin (soprano), Russell Braun (baritone), Les Violons du Roy, Bernard Labadie, Dorian Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Arcadian Duets Numerous vocal soloists, Le Concert d'Astrée Director: Emmanuelle Haïm, Virgin Veritas Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Cantate per il Cardinal Pamphili -- Volume 1 Roberta Invernizzi (soprano), La Risonanza, Fabio Bonizzoni, Glossa Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Cantates Romaines Maria-Cristina Kiehr (soprano), Il Teatro Armonico, Alessandro de Marchi, Accord (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
Delirio Amoroso - Italian Secular Cantatas Ann Murray (mezzo-soprano), The Symphony of Harmony and Invention, Harry Christophers, Coro Reviewed by David Vickers
Il Duello Amoroso Patrizia Kwella (soprano), Gillian Fisher (soprano), Catherine Denley (alto), The London Handel Orchestra, Denys Darlow, Hyperion Helios (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
Duetti Italiani Rossana Bertini (soprano), Claudio Cavina (countertenor & director), La Venexiana, Cantus Reviewed by David Vickers
Italian Cantatas Miriam Allen, Christopher Field, Michael Leighton Jones, Arcadia, Jacqueline Ogeil, Tall Poppies Reviewed by Sandra Bowdler
Italian Cantatas and Other Works Marie-Nicole Lemieux (contralto) Beauséjour, Labbé, Keesmaat, Analekta Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Various
A Baroque Feast ‘The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’and the Concerto for Harp in B flat major, Opus 4 number 6 -- also features orchestral music by Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach, Locatelli, and Alessandro Marcello Tafelmusik, Jeanne Lamon (director, violin), Analekta Reviewed by David Vickers
Arias for Senesino Andreas Scholl (countertenor), Accademia Bizantina, Ottavio Dantone, Decca Reviewed by David Vickers
Essential Handel The King's Consort, Robert King, Hyperion Reviewed by David Vickers
Gideon - a pasticcio by J.C. Smith Jr. & Thomas Morell Junge Kantorei, Frankfurt Barockorchester, Joachim Carlos Martini, Naxos Reviewed by Les Robarts
Handel Arias A compilation of arias extracted from previous Capriccio recordings. Reviewed by David Vickers
Haendel: Sacré Profane Roger Expert (countertenor), Ensemble Amarillis, Ambroisie Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Händel in Dresden Batzdorfer Hofkapelle, Kammerton Reviewed by David Vickers
Handel: The Masterworks A 40-CD compilation of oratorios, operas, passions, vocal works, chamber and orchestral works. (reissues) Reviewed by Philippe Gelinaud
Handel: Orchestral Works Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Neville Marriner, Decca Reviewed by David Vickers
Handel 'Oxford' Water Music Includes works by Leclair, Corelli, and Geminiani. The Brook Street Band, AVIE. Reviewed by David Vickers
'Maria, Madre di Dio' Agnès Mellon, Matthew White, ARION, Monica Huggett, Early-music.com Reviewed by David Vickers
Mozart's arrangements of: (1) Alexander's Feast, (2) The Ode for St. Cecilia's Day Chorus and Orchestra of the Handel & Haydn Society, Christopher Hogwood, Arabesque Reviewed by David Vickers
Opera Proibita Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo-soprano), Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Decca Reviewed by Les Robarts
Saul; Alexander's Feast; The Choice of Hercules A 5-CD recording featuring soloists, Choir of the King's College, Cambridge; English Chamber Orchestra; Academy of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields; Philip Ledger (conductor); Virgin Black Box Reviewed by David Vickers
Oboe Concertos and Sonatas Sarah Francis (oboe), London Harpsichord Ensemble, Regis Records Reviewd by Philippe Gelinaud
The Unknown Handel Musica ad Rhenum, Jed Wentz, Challenge Classics (reissue) Reviewed by David Vickers
Arrangements
Music of Handel Jazz arrangements of Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, and Passacaglia. Jacques Loussier Trio, Teldec Reviewed by David Vickers

Our Desert Island Handelian Discs...

Germany/Austria

Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Christmas Oratorio. English Baroque Soloists (dir. John Eliot Gardiner). DG Archiv, 1987.
- Johannes-Passion - Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki - 2 CDs BIS, 1999.
Dietrich Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri. The Sixteen (dir. Harry Christophers). - 1 CD Linn, 2001.
Johann Friedrich Fasch: cantatas, overture, and concerto. Accademia Daniel. Shalev Ad-El. - 1 CD CPO, 2000.
Carl Heinrich Graun: Cleopatra e Cesare - Concerto Köln (dir. René Jacobs) - 3 CDs Harmonia Mundi, 1996.
Christoph Graupner: Two overtures. Cantata. - Das Kleine Konzert (dir. Hermann Max) - 1 CD CPO, 1999.
Johann Adolf Hasse: Cleofide - Capella Coloniensis (dir. William Christie). - 4 CDs Capriccio, 1987.
Johann David Heinichen: "Dresden Concerti" - Musica Antiqua Köln (dir. Reinhard Goebel) - 2 CDs Archiv DG, 1993.
Reinhard Keiser: Croesus - Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin (dir. René Jacobs) - 3 CDs Harmonia Mundi, 2000.
Johann Kuhnau: Sacred Music. The King's Consort (dir. Robert King). - 1 CD Hyperion, 1998.
Johann Mattheson: Der für die Sünde der Welt gemartete und sterbende Jesus (Brockes Passion) - Accademia Filarmonica Köln, Marie Theres Band - 3 CDs Cavalli Records, 1996.
Georg Philip Telemann:
- Orpheus - Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin (dir. René Jacobs) - 2 CDs Harmonia Mundi, 1998.
- Brockes Passion - Capella Savaria (dir. Nicholas McGegan) - 3 CDs Hungaroton, 1991.

Italy

Antonio Caldara:
- Le conversion de Clovis. Le Parlement de Musique (dir. Martin Gester). 2 CDs Accord, 1997.
- Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo. Schola Cantorum Basiliensis (dir. Rene Jacobs). Harmonia Mundi, 2001 (reissue).
- Medea, cantatas - Gérard Lesne, Il Seminario Musicale - 1 CD Virgin, 1991.
Francesco Cavalli: Xerse - Concerto Vocale (dir. René Jacobs) - 4 CDs Harmonia mundi 1985, 2000.
Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti Grossi, Op.6. The Brandenburg Consort (dir. Roy Goodman). 2 CDs Hyperion, 1997 (reissue).
Giovanni (Battista) Bononcini (1670-1747):
- "Amarilli", cantatas - Gérard Lesne, Il Seminaria Musicale - 1 CD Virgin, 1993.
- "Cantate italiane", cantatas - Gloria Banditelli, Cristina Miatello, Ensemble Aurora - 1 CD Tactus, 1989.
- Amore doppio - Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner - 1 CD NCA, 1996.
- Griselda (highlights + Carl Heinrich Graun: Montezuma, highlights) - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge - 2 CDs Decca, 1967, 1996.
Leonardo Leo (& Giovanni Battista Pergolesi): "Salve Regina" - Barbara Schlick, Europa Galante (dir. Fabio Biondi) - 1 CD Opus 111, 1993.
Antonio Lotti: Requiem. Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble (dir. Thomas Hengelbrock). 1 CD DHM, 1999.
Benedetto Marcello: Arianna - Academia de li Musici, Filippo Maria Bressan - 3 CDs Chandos, 2000.
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (& Leonardo Leo): "Salve Regina" - Barbara Schlick, Europa Galante (dir. Fabio Biondi) - 1 CD Opus 111, 1993.
Nicola Porpora: "The Rivals", cantatas & sonatas by Handel and Porpora - Christine Brandes, The Four Nations Ensemble, Andrew Appel - 1 CD ASV, 1999.
Alessandro Scarlatti:
- Cantatas - David Daniels, Arcadian Academy (dir. Nicholas McGegan) - 1 CD Conifer Classics, 1998.
- Il primo omicidio - Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin (dir. René Jacobs) - 2 CDs Harmonia Mundi, 1998.
- Sedecia. Il Seminario Musicale (dir. Gérard Lesne). - 2 CDs Virgin Veritas, 2001.
Domenico Scarlatti: Pur nel sonno, cantatas - XVIII-21 Musique des Lumières (dir. Jean-Christoph Frisch) - 1 CD Naïve, 1999.
Francesco Maria Veracini: "5 Ouvertures"- Musica Antiqua Köln (dir. Reinhard Goebel) - 1 CD Archiv DG, 1994.
Antonio Vivaldi:
- "The Vivaldi album", opera arias - Cecilia Bartoli, Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini - 1 CD Decca, 1999.
- La Silvia - Ensemble Baroque de Nice (dir. Gilbert Bezzina) - 1 CD Ligia Digital, 2000.
- Ottone in Villa - Collegium Musicum 90 (dir. Richard Hickox) - 2 CDs Chandos, 1998.
- Juditha triumphans - Magdalena Kožena, Academia Montis Regalis (dir. Alessandro de Marchi) - 3 CDs Opus 111/Naïve, 2000.

England

Thomas Arne:
- Alfred. Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra (dir. Nicholas McGegan). 1 CD DHM, 1999.
- Artaxerxes - The Parley of Instruments, Roy Goodman - 2 CDs Hyperion, 1995.
William Boyce:
- Solomon. The Parley of Instruments (dir. Roy Goodman). 1 CD Hyperion, 1990.
- Ode for St Cecilia's Day - The Hanover Band (dir. Graham Lea-Cox) - 1 CD ASV, 2000.
Giovanni Battista Draghi: Ode to St. Cecilia. The Parley of Instruments (dir. Peter Holman). 1 CD Hyperion, 1995. (also includes Ode to St. Cecilia by John Blow)
Willem De Fesch:
- Joseph - Musica ad Rhenum (dir. Jed Wentz) - 3 CDs NM Classics, 2001.
- VI Concerti Opera Quinta - Musica ad Rhenum (dir. Jed Wentz) - 1 CD NM Classics, 1996
John Frederick Lampe: Pyramus and Thisbe. Opera Restor'd (dir. Peter Holman). 1 CD Hyperion, 1995.
John Clerk of Penicuik: "The Lion of Scotland", cantatas - Catherine Bott, Concerto Caledonia - 1 CD Hyperion, 1998.
John Christopher Pepusch: The lonely shepherd, cantatas (+ James Paisible, John Blow & Gottfried Finger) - Bergen Barock - 1 CD BIS, 1998.
Henry Purcell:
- King Arthur. The English Concert (dir. Trevor Pinnock). 2 CDs DG Archiv, 1992.
- Dido and Aeneas - Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, René Jacobs - 1 CD Harmonia Mundi, 2001.
- The Complete Anthems and Services, Robert King - 11 CDs Hyperion, 1991-1994.
- The Complete Odes and Welcome Songs, Robert King - 8 CDs Hyperion, 1988-1992.

France

François Couperin: Leçons de ténèbres. Les Talens Lyriques (dir. Christophe Rousset) - 1 CD Decca, 2000.
Jean Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville: Les fêtes de Paphos (dir. Christophe Rousset) - 3 CDs Decca, 1997.
Jean-Philippe Rameau:
- Ouvertures. Les Talens Lyriques (dir. Christophe Rousset) - 1 CD Decca, 1997.
- Les Boréades. English Baroque Soloists (dir. John Eliot Gardiner) - 3 CDs Erato, 1990 (reissue)

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