1
Ouverture...Recit "Tis greater far to spare" [Esther / Scene 1]
07:46
David Thomas, Andrew King, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Bass: David Thomas - Tenor: Andrew King - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
2
"Pluck root and branch from out the land" [Esther / Scene 1]
02:10
David Thomas, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Bass: David Thomas - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
3
"Shall we the God of Israel fear?" [Esther / Scene 1]
01:55
Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Choir: Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
4
"Tune your harps to cheerful strains" [Esther / Scene 2]
03:56
The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood, Paul Elliott
Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Tenor: Paul Elliott - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
5
"Shall we of servitude complain" [Esther / Scene 2]
01:26
Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Choir: Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
6
"Praise the Lord with cheerful noise" [Esther / Scene 2]
06:08
Emma Kirkby, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Soprano: Emma Kirkby - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
7
"Sing songs of praise, bow down the knee" [Esther / Scene 2]
06:12
Andrew King, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Tenor: Andrew King - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
8
"Ye sons of Israel mourn" [Esther / Scene 3]
02:06
Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Choir: Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
9
"O Jordan, Jordan, sacred tide" [Esther / Scene 3]
09:35
Drew Minter, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Counter-Tenor: Drew Minter - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
10
"Dread not, righteous Queen, the danger [Esther / Scene 4]
03:46
Patrizia Kwella, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Soprano: Patrizia Kwella - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
11
"Tears assist me, pity moving" [Esther / Scene 4]
03:01
Ian Partridge, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Tenor: Ian Partridge - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
12
"Save us, O Lord" [Esther / Scene 4]
01:32
Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Choir: Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
13
"Who dares intrude into our presence" [Esther / Scene 5]
01:08
Anthony Rolfe Johnson, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Tenor: Anthony Rolfe Johnson - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
14
"Who calls my parting soul from death?" [Esther / Scene 5]
02:35
Patrizia Kwella, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Soprano: Patrizia Kwella - Tenor: Anthony Rolfe Johnson - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
15
"O beauteous Queen"...Recit:"If I find favour" [Esther / Scene 5]
07:39
Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Patrizia Kwella, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Tenor: Anthony Rolfe Johnson - Soprano: Patrizia Kwella - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
16
"How can I stay when love invites" [Esther / Scene 5]
03:54
Anthony Rolfe Johnson, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Tenor: Anthony Rolfe Johnson - Producer: Peter Wadland - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
17
"Virtue, truth and innocence" [Esther / Scene 5]
02:34
Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Choir: Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
18
"Jehovah, crown'd with glory bright" [Esther / Scene 5]
06:59
Drew Minter, Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Counter-Tenor: Drew Minter - Choir: Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir - Tenor: Anthony Rolfe Johnson - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
19
"Turn not, O Queen, thy face away" [Esther / Scene 6]
02:11
David Thomas, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Bass: David Thomas - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
20
"Flatt'ring tongue, no more I hear thee!" [Esther / Scene 6]
05:12
Patrizia Kwella, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Soprano: Patrizia Kwella - Tenor: Anthony Rolfe Johnson - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
21
"How art thou fall'n from thy height!" [Esther / Scene 6]
04:16
David Thomas, The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Bass: David Thomas - Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
22
"The Lord our enemy has slain" [Esther / Scene 6]
10:46
The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Orchestra: The Academy of Ancient Music - Conductor: Christopher Hogwood - Recording Producer: Peter Wadland - Recording Engineer: John Pellowe - Composer/Author: George Frideric Handel
