Oratorio in 3 parts, compiled from music from various Handel oratorios, operas, anthems, and cantatas by John Christopher Smith, who probably also composed the recitatives. Libretto by Thomas Morell. Barbara Hannigan (Angel/Israelite) ; Linda Perillo (Oreb/Messenger/Israelite) ; Nicola Wemyss (Eliakim/Israelite) ; David Cordier (Israelite) ; Knut Schoch (Gideon) ; Stephan MacLeod (Prophet/Joash/Priest of Baal) ; Junge Kantorei ; Frankfurt Baroque Orchestra ; Joachim Carlos Martini, conductor. Recorded live on June 8, 2003 at the Kloster Eberbach, Rheingau, Germany. Compact discs. Program and biographical notes, list of music sources, and text in English (24 pages) inserted in container.
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