Handel: Esther, HWV 50

Tracks

1. 1
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 1: Ouverture."Tis greater far to spare"

   David ThomasAndrew KingAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
   7:45
2. 2
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 1: "Pluck root and branch from out the land"

   David ThomasAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
   2:09
3. 3
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 1: "Shall we the God of Israel fear?"

   Westminster Cathedral Boys ChoirAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
   1:54
4. 4
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 2: "Tune your harps to cheerful strains"

   Academy of Ancient MusicChristopher HogwoodPaul Elliott
   3:55
5. 5
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 2: "Shall we of servitude complain"

   Westminster Cathedral Boys ChoirAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
   1:26
6. 6
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 2: "Praise the Lord with cheerful noise"

   Dame Emma KirkbyAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
   6:08
7. 7
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 2: "Sing songs of praise, bow down the knee"

   Andrew KingAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
   6:11
8. 8
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 3: "Ye sons of Israel mourn"

   Westminster Cathedral Boys ChoirAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
   2:05
9. 9
   Esther, HWV 50, Scene 3: "O Jordan, Jordan, sacred tide"

   Drew MinterAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
   9:34
10. 10
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 4: "Dread not, righteous Queen, the danger"

    Patrizia KwellaAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    3:45
11. 11
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 4: "Tears assist me, pity moving"

    Ian PartridgeAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    3:01
12. 12
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 4: "Save us, O Lord"

    Westminster Cathedral Boys ChoirAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    1:32
13. 13
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 5: "Who dares intrude into our presence"

    Anthony Rolfe JohnsonAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    1:08
14. 14
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 5: "Who calls my parting soul from death?"

    Patrizia KwellaAnthony Rolfe JohnsonAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    2:34
15. 15
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 5: "O beauteous Queen".Recit:"If I find favour"

    Anthony Rolfe JohnsonPatrizia KwellaAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    7:38
16. 16
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 5: "How can I stay when love invites"

    Anthony Rolfe JohnsonAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    3:54
17. 17
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 5: "Virtue, truth and innocence"

    Westminster Cathedral Boys ChoirAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    2:33
18. 18
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 5: "Jehovah, crown'd with glory bright"

    Drew MinterWestminster Cathedral Boys ChoirAnthony Rolfe JohnsonAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    6:58
19. 19
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 6: "Turn not, O Queen, thy face away"

    David ThomasAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    2:10
20. 20
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 6: "Flatt'ring tongue, no more I hear thee!"

    Patrizia KwellaAnthony Rolfe JohnsonAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    5:11
21. 21
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 6: "How art thou fall'n from thy height!"

    David ThomasAcademy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    4:15
22. 22
    Esther, HWV 50, Scene 6: "The Lord our enemy has slain"

    Academy of Ancient MusicChristopher Hogwood
    10:45