The Choir - Handel Week - Chandos Anthems

Aled Jones investigates Handel's time as composer-in-residence at Cannons, the Edgware home of the Earl of Carnarvon, where he produced his 11 Chandos Anthems. Guest: John Butt Playlist: George Frideric Handel Chandos Anthem No.7 Chorus: 'Thou art the glory' The Sixteen Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Harry Christophers CHAN0554, CD 3, track 8 George Frideric Handel O sing unto the Lord a New Song Lynne Dawson (soprano), Ian Partridge (tenor), and The Sixteen Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Harry Christophers CHAN0504, tracks 1-7 George Frideric Handel As Pants the Hart for Cooling Streams Ensemble William Byrd, L’Académie Sainte Cécile, directed by Graham O’Reilly Empreinte Digitale ED13072, tracks 1-7 George Frideric Handel Esther end of Scene 5 Drew Minter (countertenor), Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir, Chorus and Orchestra of the Academy of Ancient Music, directed by Christopher Hogwood L'Oiseau Lyre 4144232, CD 2 track 6 George Frideric Handel Acis & Galatea Mourn All Ye Muses Must I my Acis Dunedin Consort and Players, conducted by John Butt Linn CKD319, tracks 13 & 14 George Frideric Handel Let God Arise Ensemble William Byrd, L’Académie Sainte Cécile, directed by Graham O’Reilly Empreinte Digitale ED13072, tracks 15-22