For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =_EZ7vZYLyJ0&fmt=18
W. A. Mozart: Serenata Notturna in D Major, for strings and timpani, K 239

1 - Marcia, maestoso

Performed by:
Divino Sospiro (on period instruments)
Stefano Barneschi, Raffaello Negri - solo violins
Massimo Mazzeo - solo viola
Pedro Wallenstein - doublebass
Manuel Campos - timpani
Conducted by Enrico Onofri
Artistic direction by Massimo Mazzeo

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =H0P4nVImkBU&fmt=18
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 40 in G minor, K.550 (second version with clarinets, Vienna 1788-1791)

2 - Andante

Performed by: Divino Sospiro (on period instruments)
Directed by: Enrico Onofri
(Live recording in the Belem Cultural Center, 2006. The CD is called "Chiaroscuro")

"In the past this symphony had delivered the most contradicting impression: after the death of Mozart it was known as the "horrid" symphony, but later it was regarded as a model of Apollonian grace. Then, during the 19th century and part of the 20th century, this piece became the object of somber performances, without any respect for the indications of the original score." by Enrico Onofri

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =dyprYBtQ1MU&fmt=18
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 40 in G minor, K.550 (second version with clarinets, Vienna 1788-1791)

1 - Molto Allegro

Performed by: Divino Sospiro (on period instruments)
Directed by: Enrico Onofri
(Live recording in the Belem Cultural Center, 2006. The CD is called "Chiaroscuro")
"(...) the opening of the first movement (...) begins with a brief unusual trembling sound of violas and basses, which became a role model for the opening of many symphonic pieces of Romanticism (...). Mozart alternates desperate questions and uncertain answers, proceeding to the forte of all the orchestra, yet unable to provide neither solution nor answer.
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In the past this symphony had delivered the most contradicting impression: after the death of Mozart it was known as the "horrid" symphony, but later it was regarded as a model of Apollonian grace. Then, during the 19th century and part of the 20th century, this piece became the object of somber performances, without any respect for the indications of the original score." by Enrico Onofri

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =Y45QeRZ4Ux8&fmt=18
G. F. Händel: Opera seria "Rinaldo", HWV 7 - Duetto: Fermati! No credel!

Rinaldo: David Daniels

Armida: Luba Orgonasova

With The Academy of Ancient Music; directed by Christopher Hogwood

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =eZq-lRF2-vg&fmt=18
Ricardo Broschi - Dramma per musica "Idaspe"
Aria "Qual Guerriero in campo armato" - Written for Farinelli
Also used by Vivaldi in "Bajazet", RV 703

Performed by:
Akademie fur Alte Musik; directed by René Jacobs
Vivica Genaux

- One of my favorite orchestras (Does Jacobs sing in some parts?....)

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =oe9VN-HWCWo&fmt=18
Vivaldi: Juditha Triumphans devicta Holofernes barbarie, RV 644 - Pars Altera - Armatae, face et anguibus

Performed by: Modo Antiquo and Coro da Camera Italiano

Vagaus: Nicky Kennedy

Directed by: Frederico Maria Sardelli

Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernis barbarie translated as Judith triumphant over the barbarians of Holofernes, Vivaldi catalogue number RV 644, is an oratorio by Antonio Vivaldi, the only survivor of the four that he is known to have composed. The libretto was written by Iacopo Cassetti, based upon the Biblical Book of Judith.
The Assyrian king Nebuchadrezzar sends an army against Israel to demand overdue tributes. Under the leadership of the general Holofernes, the Assyrians lay siege to the town of Bethulia and are about to conquer it. The young Jewish widow Judith goes to him to implore mercy. He falls in love with her and she indulges him. After a rich banquet and having drunk much wine, Holofernes falls asleep. Judith beheads him, flees the enemy camp, and returns victorious to Bethulia.

All characters, male and female, were interpreted by the girls of the Ospedale. They are:
Juditha, contralto, a young Bethulian widow.
Vagaus, soprano, eunuch, Holofernes's squire.
Holofernes, contralto, Assyrian general.
Abra, soprano, Juditha's handmaid.
Ozias, contralto, high priest of Bethulia.

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =VSc7UsGyikE&fmt=18
W. A. Mozart: Concerto for oboe and orchestra in C Major K. 314/285d

1 - Allegro aperto

Performed by: The Academy of Ancient Music (on period instruments)
Oboe: Michel Piguet
Direction: Christopher Hogwood

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =OzHIJcp23DY&fmt=18
Vivaldi: Juditha Triumphans devicta Holofernes barbarie, RV 644 - Pars Prior - Chorus Militum: Arma, caedes, vindictae, furores

Performed by: Modo Antiquo and Coro da Camera Italiano

Directed by: Frederico Maria Sardelli

Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernis barbarie translated as Judith triumphant over the barbarians of Holofernes, Vivaldi catalogue number RV 644, is an oratorio by Antonio Vivaldi, the only survivor of the four that he is known to have composed. The libretto was written by Iacopo Cassetti, based upon the Biblical Book of Judith.
The Assyrian king Nebuchadrezzar sends an army against Israel to demand overdue tributes. Under the leadership of the general Holofernes, the Assyrians lay siege to the town of Bethulia and are about to conquer it. The young Jewish widow Judith goes to him to implore mercy. He falls in love with her and she indulges him. After a rich banquet and having drunk much wine, Holofernes falls asleep. Judith beheads him, flees the enemy camp, and returns victorious to Bethulia.

All characters, male and female, were interpreted by the girls of the Ospedale. They are:
Juditha, contralto, a young Bethulian widow.
Vagaus, soprano, eunuch, Holofernes's squire.
Holofernes, contralto, Assyrian general.
Abra, soprano, Juditha's handmaid.
Ozias, contralto, high priest of Bethulia.

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =HkjaxNEc6hY&fmt=18
Vivaldi: Juditha Triumphans devicta Holofernes barbarie, RV 644 - Pars Prior:

Recitativo: Felix in fausta dies

Aria: Nil arma, nil bella

Performed by: I Barocchisti and Coro della Radio Svizzera

Holofernes: Guillemette Laurens

Directed by: Diego Fasolis

Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernis barbarie translated as Judith triumphant over the barbarians of Holofernes, Vivaldi catalogue number RV 644, is an oratorio by Antonio Vivaldi, the only survivor of the four that he is known to have composed. The libretto was written by Iacopo Cassetti, based upon the Biblical Book of Judith.
The Assyrian king Nebuchadrezzar sends an army against Israel to demand overdue tributes. Under the leadership of the general Holofernes, the Assyrians lay siege to the town of Bethulia and are about to conquer it. The young Jewish widow Judith goes to him to implore mercy. He falls in love with her and she indulges him. After a rich banquet and having drunk much wine, Holofernes falls asleep. Judith beheads him, flees the enemy camp, and returns victorious to Bethulia.

All characters, male and female, were interpreted by the girls of the Ospedale. They are:
Juditha, contralto, a young Bethulian widow.
Vagaus, soprano, eunuch, Holofernes's squire.
Holofernes, contralto, Assyrian general.
Abra, soprano, Juditha's handmaid.
Ozias, contralto, high priest of Bethulia.

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For better quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =8jCKbHDN5os&fmt=18
Vivaldi: Juditha Triumphans devicta Holofernes barbarie, RV 644 - Pars Prior - Chorus Militum: Arma, caedes, vindictae, furores

Performed by: I Barocchisti and Coro della Radio Svizzera

Directed by: Diego Fasolis

Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernis barbarie translated as Judith triumphant over the barbarians of Holofernes, Vivaldi catalogue number RV 644, is an oratorio by Antonio Vivaldi, the only survivor of the four that he is known to have composed. The libretto was written by Iacopo Cassetti, based upon the Biblical Book of Judith.
The Assyrian king Nebuchadrezzar sends an army against Israel to demand overdue tributes. Under the leadership of the general Holofernes, the Assyrians lay siege to the town of Bethulia and are about to conquer it. The young Jewish widow Judith goes to him to implore mercy. He falls in love with her and she indulges him. After a rich banquet and having drunk much wine, Holofernes falls asleep. Judith beheads him, flees the enemy camp, and returns victorious to Bethulia.

All characters, male and female, were interpreted by the girls of the Ospedale. They are:
Juditha, contralto, a young Bethulian widow.
Vagaus, soprano, eunuch, Holofernes's squire.
Holofernes, contralto, Assyrian general.
Abra, soprano, Juditha's handmaid.
Ozias, contralto, high priest of Bethulia.

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For high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =aVAvs4hNkN8&fmt=18
Antonio Vivaldi - Gloria in D Major for 3 solo voices, chorus, trumpet, oboe, violin (Ad lib), 2 violas, 2 cellos, strings and basso continuo, RV 589

1 - Gloria in Excelsis Deo

2 - Et in Terra Pax

3 - Laudamus Te

Performed by: The English Baroque Soloists and Monteverdi Choir
Directed by: John Eliot Gardiner

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Georg Friedrich Händel - Oratorio - Messiah, HWV 56
Part 2, No. 44 Chorus
Hallelujah Chorus
Performed by English Baroque Soloists and Monteverdi Choir
Conducted by John Eliot Gardiner

250 years ago, a musical genius left us with a fantastic musical heritage. Let's celebrate it with one of his most famous pieces!

Hallelujah, for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth, Hallelujah!
The Kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever, Hallelujah!
King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, and he shall reign for ever and ever, Hallelujah!
(Revelation 19:6; 11:15; 19:16)
Remember: to watch in stereo quality http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =ptBZwDYKA14&fmt=18

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