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Recorded at 2008 Grand River Baroque Festival and utilizing the Aradia Ensemble -- a group consisting of an orchestra of 27 players and a choir of 28 singers -- this performance is light but powerful, and lyrical but dramatic. Kevin Mallon favors quicker tempos but still builds to immense climaxes in the concluding choirs. Though predominantly a virtuoso choral work, the oratorio is also inherently dramatic, and Mallon keeps his eye on that aspect throughout. The seven plagues of Egypt depicted in Part Two are particularly effective. And though the climaxes are immense, Mallon still gives space for the soloists drawn from the chorus to show off their talents in the airs and recitatives. Tenor Bud Roach and soprano Jennie Such are particularly effective in their pair of airs in Part Three. Mallon's performance may not rank as high as such classic recordings as the buoyant Gardiner and the monumental Cleobury. By itself, however, Mallon and the Aradia Ensemble's Israel in Egypt is perfectly acceptable. Naxos' live digital sound is very bright and very atmospheric, but not very vivid.
© TiVo
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Israel in Egypt, HWV 54 (Georg Friedrich Händel)
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
DISC 2
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
George Frideric Handel, Composer - Aradia Ensemble, Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - Nils Brown, Performer - Anonymous, Lyricist - Bible, Lyricist - Jennifer Ens Modolo, Performer - Sean Watson, Performer - Jason Nedecky, Performer - Laura Albino, Performer - Eve Rachel McLeod, Performer - Bud Roach, Performer - Peter Mahon, Performer - Jennie Such, Performer
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
Albumbeschreibung
Recorded at 2008 Grand River Baroque Festival and utilizing the Aradia Ensemble -- a group consisting of an orchestra of 27 players and a choir of 28 singers -- this performance is light but powerful, and lyrical but dramatic. Kevin Mallon favors quicker tempos but still builds to immense climaxes in the concluding choirs. Though predominantly a virtuoso choral work, the oratorio is also inherently dramatic, and Mallon keeps his eye on that aspect throughout. The seven plagues of Egypt depicted in Part Two are particularly effective. And though the climaxes are immense, Mallon still gives space for the soloists drawn from the chorus to show off their talents in the airs and recitatives. Tenor Bud Roach and soprano Jennie Such are particularly effective in their pair of airs in Part Three. Mallon's performance may not rank as high as such classic recordings as the buoyant Gardiner and the monumental Cleobury. By itself, however, Mallon and the Aradia Ensemble's Israel in Egypt is perfectly acceptable. Naxos' live digital sound is very bright and very atmospheric, but not very vivid.
© TiVo
Details of original recording : 70:35 - 48:44 - DDD - Enregistré du 3 au 10 janvier 2008 en l'église anglicane Saint Anne à Toronto (Canada) - Notes en anglais et allemand
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 49 track(s)
- Total length: 01:58:53
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Aradia Ensemble
- Composer: Georg Friedrich Händel
- Label: Naxos
- Area: Allemagne
- Genre: Klassiek
- Period: Baroque Music
2008 Naxos 2008 Naxos
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