Handel: L'allegro, Il Penseroso Ed Il Moderato [ CD / Album ]

Name: Handel: L'allegro, Il Penseroso Ed Il Moderato
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Handel: L'allegro, Il Penseroso Ed Il Moderato

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Released Date: 23 Jun 2023
Genre: Classical

Our Take

Les Arts Florissants team up with the dynamic duo of William Christie, Rachel Ramond, and Leo Jemison to bring us Handel's L'Allegro / Il Penseroso Ed Il Moderato, and let me tell you, it's a wild ride through the realms of joy, melancholy, and moderation.

From the get-go, Christie's masterful conducting keeps the ensemble on their toes, with Ramond's ethereal vocals and Jemison's expressive interpretation breathing new life into Handel's Baroque masterpiece. Each movement is a thoughtfully crafted journey, seamlessly transitioning between moods with precision and finesse.

The album's standout moments include the lively "L'Allegro" where Ramond's sparkling soprano effortlessly soars over Christie's buoyant orchestration, and the haunting "Il Penseroso" where Jemison's rich baritone captures the essence of contemplation with an almost hypnotic allure.

But it's the final piece, "Il Moderato," where the trio truly shines, striking a perfect balance between restraint and emotion. Christie's delicate touch allows Ramond and Jemison to shine in their respective solos, culminating in a captivating finale that leaves you craving more.

Overall, Les Arts Florissants, Christie, Ramond, and Jemison have created a spellbinding interpretation of Handel's work that is both exhilarating and thought-provoking. L'Allegro / Il Penseroso Ed Il Moderato is a must-listen for any music lover looking to be transported to another world.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Hence Loathed Melancoly
2. Hence Vain Deluding Joys
3. Come, Thou Goddess, Fair and Free
4. Come Rather, Goddess, Sage and Holy
5. Haste Thee, Nymph, and Bring With Thee
6. Come, and Trip It As You Go
7. Come, Pensive Nun, Devout and Pure
8. Come, But Keep Thy Wonted State
9. Join With Thee Calm Peace, and Quiet
10. Hence, Loathed Melancholy - And If I Give Thee Honour Due
11. Mirth, Admit Me of Thy Crew
12. First, and Chief, On Golden Wing
13. Sweet Bird, That Shun'st the Noise of Folly
14. If I Give Thee Honour Due
15. Mirth, Admit Me of Thy Crew
16. Oft, On a Plat of Rising Ground
17. If I Give Thee Honour Due
18. Let Me Wander, Not Unseen
19. Or Let the Merry Bells Ring Round
20. Hence, Vain Deluding Joys
21. But Oh, Sad Virgin
22. Thus, Night Oft See Me
23. Populous Cities Please Me Then
24. There Let Hymen Oft Appear
25. Me, When the Sun Begins to Fling
26. Hide Me from Day's Garish Eye
27. I'll to the Well-trod Stage Anon
28. And Ever Against Eating Cares
29. These Delights If Thou Canst Give
30. But Let My Due Feet Never Fail
31. There Let the Pealing Organ Blow - And Let Their Sweetness, Through Mine Ear
32. Fugue Organo Ad Libitum
33. These Pleasures, Melancholy, Give
34. Hence, Boast Not, Ye Profane
35. Come, With Native Lustre Shine
36. Sweet Temp'rance
37. Come, With Gentle Hand Restrain
38. No More Short Life
39. Each Action Will Derive New Grace
40. As Steals the Morn Upon the Night
41. Thy Pleasures, Moderation, Give