Music from the 17th and 18th century. Part 5 of a series about George Frederick Händel.
George Frederick Händel (1685-1759)
1. Il pastor fido HWV.8a; Overture
The English Concert conducted by Trevor Pinnock
2. Behold, where Venus weeping stands HWV.85; Dear Adonis
3. The way of the world HWV.218; Love’s but the frailty of the mind
4. The melancholy nymph HWV.228, nr.19; ‘Twas when the seas were roaring
5. Behold, where Venus weeping stands HWV.85; Transporting joy
Nicki Kennedy, soprano. Sally Bruce-Payne, alto. Brook Street Band
6. Air HWV.466 in G minor
7. Air HWV.470 in B-flat major
8. Air for harpsichord HWV.469 in B-flat major
9. Capriccio HWV.483 in G minor
10. Chaconne HWV.430, Anh.4a in G major
John O’Donnell, organ
With thanks to Muziekweb in Rotterdam.
