HANDEL - Sinfonia from "The Messiah" & Entry of the Queen of Sheba

HANDEL: Overture from The Messiah - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra directed by George Malcolm (Overture) and Jaime Laredo (Solomon) (1985, Innovative Music products Ltd.-Hallmark Classics-Carlton Music)
Georg Friedrich Händel (23 February 1685 14 April 1759) was a German-English Baroque composer, who is famous for his operas, oratorios, and concerti grossi. His life and music may justly be described as "cosmopolitan": he was born in Germany, trained in Italy, and spent most of his life in England. Born in Halle in the Duchy of Magdeburg, he settled in England in 1712, becoming a naturalised subject of the British crown on 22 January 1727. His works include Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Strongly influenced by the techniques of the great composers of the Italian Baroque era, as well as the English composer Henry Purcell, Handel's music became well-known to many composers, including Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Messiah (HWV 56) is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel based on a libretto by Charles Jennens. Composed in the summer of 1741 and premiered in Dublin on 13 April 1742, Messiah is Handel's most famous creation and is among the most popular works in Western choral literature. It includes the very well-known chorus, "Hallelujah!". The work is a presentation of Jesus's life and its significance according to Christian doctrine. The name of the oratorio is taken from the Abrahamic concept of the Messiah ("the anointed one"). In Christianity, Jesus is the Messiah.
Solomon (HWV 67) is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel. Its libretto is based on the biblical stories of wise king Solomon and is attributed to Newburgh Hamilton. The music was composed between May 5 and June 13, 1748 and the first performance took place in London on March 17, 1749. The Queen of Sheba was the woman who ruled the ancient kingdom of Sheba and is referred to in Habeshan history, the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Qur'an. The location of the historical kingdom may have included part or all of modern day Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Yemen.

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Music

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• solomon
• arrival
• queen
• sheba
• messiah
• sinfonia
• minor
• overture
• handel
• scottish
• chamber
• orchestra
• jaime
• laredo
• george
• malcolm

[youHectorKL]

baroque music = the best (in my opinion)

[Denuhm]

an interesting combination of songs however wonderfully performed!