Sarah Connolly sings: "Father of Heav'n" from Handel's oratorio "Judas Maccabeus"

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The superb British mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly, as the Israelitish Man, sings "Father of Heav'n" from Part 3 of the oratorio "Judas Maccabeus", by G.F. Handel. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is conducted by William Christie.
Air
Israelitish Man
"Father of Heav'n! From Thy eternal throne,
Look with an eye of blessing down,
While we prepare with holy rites,
To solemnize the feast of lights.
And thus our grateful hearts employ;
And in Thy praise
This altar raise,
With carols of triumphant joy.
Father of Heav'n. . . da capo"
From the opening concert of the Edinburgh International Festival, 14 August 2009.

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@sashamassey8385 3 жыл бұрын

Unhurried. Lovely and inventive ornaments. So much air. Athletic breath support!

@Teddyb1939 6 жыл бұрын

Magical Sarah, love this beautiful aria. Handel aria's really are so special and to think some people are not aware of them, only knowing The Messiah.

@MikeHortonJohnMorrisSingers 9 жыл бұрын

Every note from her voice is pure gold. She understands the style and performs it impeccably, and her musicianship and phrasing is outstanding. Thank you for sharing.

@ottavva Жыл бұрын

makes me forget all my sorrows

@Teddyb1939 6 жыл бұрын

Just lovely.

@CarolynFahm 3 жыл бұрын

Sublime musically, spiritually, and emotionally.

@michelheroux3786 8 жыл бұрын

Superbe, quelle voix et quelle magnifique interprétation !

@dorodiva 10 жыл бұрын

sublime, un vrai bonheur de pouvoir entendre des artistes si sincères et inspirés

@ottavva 7 жыл бұрын

makes me forget all my sorrows makes me forget all my sorrows makes me forget all my sorrows

@choirfreak26 11 жыл бұрын

Her voice is just so sublime. Not only does she have a fantastic voice but the work she puts in to researching her operatic roles is something to laud. I've never seen a singer so invested in her roles. She is the epitome of the consummate performer.

@tcradical 14 жыл бұрын

Very musical, nice interpretation, good tempo, dinamics, colors, diction. I really enjoyed it. Very carefully interpreted.

@manuellunaperez7786 5 жыл бұрын

Sublime.

@fimetic 12 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this very much!! Lovely to hear Sarah sing with such tenderness; also I think this benefits from being taken just a shade slower than is the norm. Marvellous, viva Sarah and thanks for posting. :)

@ottavva 8 жыл бұрын

God bless you :)

@gumbo441 4 жыл бұрын

A magnificent voice.

@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 4 жыл бұрын

I see my king coming down the stairs - the only chief and teacher - it is Jesus Christ - my dear Händel our father smiles and we are richer

@patriciocristobalgallardoz341 6 жыл бұрын

Marvellous aria of the Begining Act III in Judas Maccabaeus and marvellous voice. Other fantastic version: James Bowman with The Kings Consort, Robert King

@j.markbaker2172 3 жыл бұрын

And don't forget Dame Janet Baker's recording with Sir Charles Mackerras, c1977.

@patriciocristobalgallardoz341 3 жыл бұрын

@@j.markbaker2172 Yes, the great Mackerras version. The complete magnificent performance pionner of modern conceptions with period instruments and small english choirs and orchestras

@melodiaavis 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, the entire concert was recorded

@krzysztofkrupinski288 Жыл бұрын

Do you have full recording od this oratorio? I care on this performance.