{"product_id":"4589538823160","title":"Jonathan Cohen - Handel:Chandos Anthem No.3,4,6\u002611 - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Cohen \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour masterpieces from Handel's early English period performed by a group at the forefront of the British scene.\n\nJonathan Cohen and Arcangelo, conductors at the forefront of the British music scene, present four pieces from \"Chandos Anthems,\" a collection of Handel's masterpieces. Handel, who was born in Germany, first worked at the opera house in Hamburg and then in Italy, the home of opera, before moving to England in his early thirties, where he established an enduring reputation. It was written for James Bridges, the Earl of Carnarvon, who later became the first Duke of Chandos, shortly after his arrival in England (some of the music was adapted from an existing piece written for the Royal Family). It is intended for Anglican worship, uses English verses, and is mostly composed around a three-part chorus with a three-voice ensemble lacking a viola. Ten of the eleven surviving pieces were also published in 1748, during the composer's lifetime. This disc features four of the eleven pieces, which are performed by a dense ensemble of eight singers, seven bowed string players, one oboe and one bassoon, two keyboard players, and a lute.Cohen \u0026amp; Arcangelo have previously recorded Handel's small and large vocal works with success, and in 2024, their recording of Handel's late oratorio \"Theodora\" (ALPHA1025), which required a large orchestra, was highly praised by Gramophone magazine and other critics. This time, however, the interpretation is brilliant, making the most of the small size of the orchestra. This time, however, the interpretation is brilliant, making the most of the small size of the orchestra. Both the vocal and instrumental parts have many solo parts, and there is no shortage of rich musical expanses as well as curious chamber music exchanges.\n\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51435797250337,"sku":"4589538823160","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538823160.jpg?v=1751292668","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-it\/products\/4589538823160","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}