
First released: 2005
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Disc 1
- 1.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Overture - Menuet5:13
- 2.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 1. It must be so: or these vile Ammonites1:23
- 3.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 1. Pour forth no more unheeded pray'rs2:51
- 4.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 1. No more to Ammon's god and king2:54
- 5.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 2. But Jephtha comes0:52
- 6.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 2. Virtue my soul shall still embrace4:06
- 7.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 2. 'Twill be painful separation, Jephtha - In gentle murmurs will I mourn4:58
- 8.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 3. Happy this embassy, my charming Iphis - Dull delay, in piercing anguish3:50
- 9.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 3. Ill suits the voice of love when glory calls - Take the heart you fondly gave4:14
- 10.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 3. I go. My soul, inspir'd by thy command - These labours past, how happy we!7:28
- 11.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 4. What mean these doubtful fancies1:57
- 12.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 4. O God, behold our sore distress4:35
- 13.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 5. Some dire event hangs o'er our heads - Scenes of horror, scenes of woe4:57
- 14.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 6. Say, my dear mother0:52
- 15.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 6. The smiling dawn of happy days3:32
- 16.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 7. Such, Jephtha, was the haughty king's reply0:26
- 17.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 1. Scene 7. When his loud voice in thunder spoke4:38
Disc 2
- 2.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 1. Glad tidings of great joy to thee, dear Iphis1:14
- 3.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 1. Cherub and Seraphim, unbodied forms3:12
- 4.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 1. Up the dreadful steep ascending4:14
- 5.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 1. 'Tis well. Haste, haste, ye maidens - Tune the soft melodious lute4:42
- 6.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 2. Heav'n smiles once more on his repentant people - His mighty arm, with sudden blow6:28
- 7.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 3. In glory high, in might serene2:32
- 8.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 3. Hail, glorious conqueror!1:30
- 9.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 3. Welcome as the cheerful light3:52
- 10.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 3. Horror! confusion - Open thy marble jaws, O tomb4:59
- 11.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 3. Why is my brother thus afflicted0:57
- 12.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 3. First perish thou, and perish all the world!2:19
- 13.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 3. If such thy cruel purpose - On me let blind mistaken zeal1:48
- 14.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 3. O spare your daughter3:13
- 15.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 4. Such news flies swift1:21
- 16.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 4. Happy they! this vital breath3:32
- 17.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 4. Deeper, and deeper still3:27
- 18.Jephtha, oratorio, HWV 70: Act 2. Scene 4. How dark, O Lord, are Thy decrees!8:04
Disc 3
- 3.Jephtha Act III Hide You Hated Beams O Sun3:03
- 4.Jephtha Act III Waft Her Angels Through the Skies4:29
- 5.Jephtha Act III Ye Sacred Priests Farewell Ye Limpid Springs and Floods6:27
- 6.Jephtha Act III Doubtufl Fear and Rev Rent3:49
- 7.Jephtha Act III Symphony2:44
- 8.Jephtha Act III Rise Jephtha and Ye Rev Rend Priests1:00
- 9.Jephtha Act III Happy Iphis Shalt Thou Live3:59
- 10.Jephtha Act III for Ever Blessed Be Thy Holy Name1:28
- 11.Jephtha Act III Theme Sublime of Endless Praise3:23
- 12.Jephtha Act III Let Me Congratulate This Happy Turn2:21
- 13.Jephtha Act III O Let Me Fold Thee in a Mothers Arms2:15
- 14.Jephtha Act III My Faithful Hamor May That Providence3:37
- 15.Jephtha Act III Ye House of Gilead Whit One Voice2:59
- 16.Jephtha Act III Applause0:25
- 17.Israel in Egypt Overture1:56
- 18.Israel in Egypt Now There Arose a New King3:50
- 19.Israel in Egypt Then Sent He Moses2:31
- 20.Israel in Egypt Their Land Brought Forth Frogs2:15
- 21.Israel in Egypt He Spake Theword2:03
- 22.Israel in Egypt He Gave Them Hailstones for Rain2:05
- 23.Israel in Egypt He Sent a Thick Darkness2:46
- 24.Israel in Egypt He Smote All the Forst Born of Egypt2:19
- 25.Israel in Egypt But as for His People4:00
- 26.Israel in Egypt Egypt Was Glad When They Departed3:03
- 27.Israel in Egypt He Rebuked the Red Sea2:58
- 28.Israel in Egypt and Isreal Saw That Great Work3:57
Disc 4
- 4.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 14. Introitus. Moses and the children of Israel3:19
- 5.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 15. Duet. The Lord is my strength4:21
- 6.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 16. Chorus. He is my God3:06
- 7.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 17. Duet. The Lord is a man of war5:39
- 8.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 18. Chorus. The depths have covered them2:07
- 9.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 19. Chorus. Thy right hand, o Lord3:34
- 10.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 20. Chorus. And with the blast of thy nostrils2:48
- 11.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 21. Air. The enemy said: I will pursue2:19
- 12.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 22. Air. Thou didst blow with the wind2:08
- 13.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 23. Chorus. Who is like unto thee2:25
- 14.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 24. Duet. Thou in thy mercy4:31
- 15.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 25. Chorus. The people shall hear7:37
- 16.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 26. Air. Thou shalt bring them in3:51
- 17.Israel in Egypt, oratorio, HWV 54: Part 2. No. 27a. Chorus. The Lord shall reign... No. 30. Chorus. Sing ye to the Lord5:14
- 18.Zadok the Priest, coronation anthem No. 1 for chorus & orchestra, HWV 2585:48
- 19.The King Shall Rejoice, coronation anthem No. 2 for chorus & orchestra, HWV26010:36
Disc 5
- 5.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Symphony. Allegro4:05
- 6.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Symphony. Larghetto1:52
- 7.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Symphony. Allegro2:47
- 8.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Symphony. Andante larghetto3:20
- 9.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 1. How excellent Thy name, o Lord2:45
- 10.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 2. An infant raised / 3. Along the monster atheist strode2:32
- 11.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 4. The youth inspired by Thee, o Lord1:50
- 12.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 5. How excellent Thy name, o Lord2:20
- 13.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 6. He comes / 7. O God-like youth3:06
- 14.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 8. Behold, o king, the brave, victorious youth0:45
- 15.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 9. O king, your favours with delight / 10. Oh early piety!5:15
- 16.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 11. What abject thoughts / 12. Yet think on whom this honour2:27
- 17.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 13. Birth and fortune I despise4:05
- 18.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 14. Go on, illustrious pair! / 15. While yet thy tide of blood2:31
- 19.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 16. Thou, Merab, first in birth / 17. My soul rejects / 18. See, with what a scornful air / 19. Ah, lovely youth3:22
- 20.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 20. Symphony / 21. Already see the daughters / 22. Welcome, welcome, mighty king!2:46
- 21.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 23. What do I hear? / 24. David his ten thousands slew / 25. To him ten thousands1:09
- 22.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 26. With rage I shall burst1:20
- 23.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 27. Imprudent women!0:39
- 24.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 28. Fell rage and black despair possessed2:34
- 25.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 29. This but the smallest part of Harmony / 30. By thee this universal frame2:35
- 26.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 31. Racked with infernal pain0:13
- 27.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 32. O Lord, whose mercies numberless / 33. Symphony5:09
- 28.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 34. 'Tis all in vain / 35. A serpent, in my bosom warmed / 36. Has he escaped my rage?2:17
- 29.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 37. Capricious man3:37
- 30.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 38. O filial piety!1:23
- 31.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 39. No, cruel father, no!1:34
- 32.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 40. O Lord, whose providence1:35
- 33.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Act 1. 41. Preserve him for the glory2:51
- 34.Applause0:25
Disc 6
- 6.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Envy! Eldest Born Of Hell!2:49
- 7.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Ah, Dearest Friend0:32
- 8.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: But Sooner Jordan's Stream2:08
- 9.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Oh Strange Vicissitude!0:46
- 10.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Such Haughty Beauties4:17
- 11.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: My Father Comes - Hast Thou Obeyed My Orders0:44
- 12.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Sin Not, O King2:09
- 13.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: As Great Jehovah Lives1:17
- 14.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: From Cities Stormed2:13
- 15.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Appear, My Friend0:31
- 16.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Your Words, O King - Yes, He Shall Wed My Daughter1:24
- 17.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: A Father's Will0:27
- 18.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Oh Fairest Of Ten Thousand Fair - Is There A Man4:05
- 19.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Symphony4:07
- 20.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Thy Father Is As Cruel0:33
- 21.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: At Persecution I Can Laugh1:14
- 22.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Whom Dost Thou Seek?0:30
- 23.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: No, No Let The Guilty Tremble1:27
- 24.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Mean As He Was0:49
- 25.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Author Of Peace3:11
- 26.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Symphony1:13
- 27.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: The Time At Length Is Come - Where Is The Son Of Jesse?1:33
- 28.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Oh Fatal Consequence5:37
Disc 7
- 7.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Wretch That I Am - 'Tis Said, Here Lives A Woman - With Me What Would'st Thou3:45
- 8.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Infernal Spirits2:13
- 9.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Why Hast Thou Forced Me3:02
- 10.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Symphony0:35
- 11.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Whence Comest Thou - Impious Wretch2:39
- 12.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Dead March3:06
- 13.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Mourn, Israel3:25
- 14.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Oh Let It Not In Gath Be Heard2:06
- 15.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: From This Unhappy Day2:53
- 16.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Brave Jonathan His Bow Never Drew2:24
- 17.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Eagles Were Not So Swift As They0:21
- 18.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: In Sweetest Harmony4:28
- 19.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: O Fatal Day!4:40
- 20.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Ye Men Of Judah, Weep No More0:27
- 21.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: Gird On Thy Sword5:17
- 22.Saul, oratorio, HWV 53: [Applause]0:28
Disc 8
- 8.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Overture5:09
- 9.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 1: "Your harps and cymbals"3:17
- 10.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 1: "Praise ye the Lord"4:46
- 11.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 1: "With pious heart"4:41
- 12.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 1: "Almighty Power"2:57
- 13.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 1: "Imperial Solomon"4:48
- 14.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 1: "Throughout the land"3:31
- 15.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 1: "Bless'd be the Lord"7:00
- 16.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 2: "And see my Queen"0:44
- 17.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 2: "Bless'd the day"4:45
- 18.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 2: "Thou fair inhabitant" - "Welcome as the dawn of day"3:58
- 19.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 2: "My blooming fair"3:22
- 20.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 2: "When thou art absent" - "With thee th' unshelter'd moor I'd tread"2:21
- 21.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 1, scene 2: "May no rash intruder"3:20
- 22.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 1: "From the censer"5:11
- 23.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 1: "Prais'd be the Lord"5:09
- 24.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 1: "Great Prince" - "Thrice bless'd"3:41
Disc 9
- 9.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 2: "My sovereign liege"1:52
- 10.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 3: "Thou Son of David" - "Words are weak"5:35
- 11.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 3: "What says the other" - "Thy sentence, great king"3:28
- 12.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 3: "Withhold, withhold the executing hand" - "Can I see my infant gor'd"4:23
- 13.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 3: "Israel, attend"1:18
- 14.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 3: "Thrice bless'd be the king"3:58
- 15.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 3: "From the east unto the west"2:28
- 16.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 3: "No more shall armed bands"6:23
- 17.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 2, scene 3: "Swell, swell the full chorus"2:46
- 18.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba3:01
- 19.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "From Arabia's spicy shores"1:25
- 20.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "Sweep, sweep the string" - "Music, spread thy voice"3:34
- 21.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "Now a diff'rent measure" - "Shake the dome"1:46
- 22.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "Then at once from rage" - "Draw the tear from hopeless love"3:20
- 23.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "Next the totur'd soul" - "Thus rolling surges rise"3:39
- 24.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "Thy harmony's divine"0:58
- 25.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "Thrice happy king"3:58
- 26.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "May peace in Salem ever dwell" - "Will the sun forget to streak"5:54
- 27.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "Adieu, fair queen" - "Ev'ry joy that wisdom knows"3:01
- 28.Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Act 3: "Praise the Lord"4:39






