CDLXXXb. HANDEL, George Frideric: Israel in Egypt (Part Two)

CDLXXXb. HANDEL, George Frideric (1685-1759)

Israel in Egypt (1739) Part Two
Josie Ellem, soprano
Julie Paik, soprano
Nyssa Milligan, mezzo-soprano
Robert Adam, countertenor
Evan Kirby, tenor
Tristan Entwistle, bass
Timothy Nunn, bass
The SCM Chamber Choir
The SCM Early Music Ensemble
Neil McEwan, cond.
(1:27:39)

Part Two (Moses' Song)

1. Introitus (Chorus) Exodus 15:1

2. Chorus

3. Duet (Soprano I. II.) Exodus 15:2

4. Chorus

5. Chorus [this movement is skipped by the SCM]

6. Duet (Basso I. II.) Exodus 15:3-4

7. Chorus Exodus 15:5

8. Chorus Exodus 15:6-7

9. Air (Tenor) Exodus 15:9

10. Air (Soprano) Exodus 15:10

11. Chorus Exodus 15:11-12

One of the holiest prayers in Judaism:

Who is like unto Thee, oh Lord, among the Gods?
Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praise, doing wonders!

12. Duet (Alto, Tenor) Exodus 15:13

13. Chorus Exodus 15:14-16

14. Air (Alto) Exodus 15:17

15. Chorus Exodus 15:18

16. Recitative (Tenor) Exodus 15:19

17. Chorus (repeat 17)

18. Recitative (Tenor) Exodus 15:20-21

19. Soprano, Chorus Exodus 15:21