JUDAS MACCABÆUS

Judas Maccabæus  Jamie MacDougall tenor
Israelitish Woman  Emma Kirkby soprano
Israelitish Man  Catherine Denley mezzo
Simon  Michael George bass
Priest, Messenger  James Bowman countertenor
Eupolemus  Simon Birchall bass

The Choir of New College Oxford
The King's Consort
Directed by Robert King

Hyperion CDA CDA66641/2   [2 CDs]

Recorded on 14-22 March 1992
Playing time : 149'34" [2 CDs]  DDD

Reviews

"A profusion of colourful delights ... persuasive evidence indeed that what may seem mediocre on the page can spring to life, given the artistry and conviction of performers of this calibre."

BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide

"... finally received a recording worthy of its grandeur."

Los Angeles Times

"Excellent - don't miss it."

BBC Music Magazine


GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759)

JUDAS MACCABÆUS


        Disc 1 [72'32"]
        1     Overture
        2     ACT ONE
        26   ACT TWO (beginning)

        Disc 2 [77'02]
        1     ACT TWO (conclusion)
        15   ACT THREE