| Description |
1 audio disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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1.4 m/s |
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stereo |
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digital recording |
| Note |
The 1st work a dramatic cantata; the 2nd work a ceremonial anthem. |
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Text of the 1st work a revision of: The Judgement of Hercules / R. Lowth. |
| Performer |
Susan Gritton, soprano ; Alice Coote, mezzo-soprano ; Robin Blaze, countertenor ; Charles Daniels, tenor ; Peter Harvey, bass (2nd work) ; The Choir of the King's Consort ; The King's Consort ; Robert King, conductor. |
| Event |
Recorded in St-Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, March 28-31, 2001. |
| Note |
Compact disc. |
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Container insert includes libretto in English, with French and German translations, and program notes in English, French and German. |
| Contents |
The choice of Hercules, HWV69 (1751) / Handel -- Hearken unto me, ye holy children / Maurice Greene. |
| Language |
Sung in English. |
| Subject |
Heracles (Greek mythological character) -- Songs and music.
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Heracles (Greek mythological character) |
| Genre/Form |
Songs and music.
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| Subject |
Hercules (Roman mythological character) -- Songs and music.
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Hercules (Roman mythological character) |
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Secular oratorios.
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Secular oratorios. |
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Anthems.
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Anthems. |
| Genre/Form |
Anthems.
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Anthems.
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Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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Songs.
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Songs.
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Music.
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Music.
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| Added Author |
Gritton, Susan, performer.
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Coote, Alice, performer.
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Blaze, Robin, performer.
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Daniels, Charles, performer.
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Harvey, Peter, 1958- performer.
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King, Robert, 1960- conductor.
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Lowth, Robert, 1710-1787.
Judgement of Hercules.
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Greene, Maurice, 1696-1755.
Hearken unto me, ye holy children.
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King's Consort. Choir, performer.
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King's Consort, performer.
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| Standard No. |
034571172989 |
| Music No. |
CDA67298 Hyperion |
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