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Concerto In B Flat For Organ And Orchestra Op.7 No.1, Suite No.1 From The Opera 'Rodrigo' (1707), Concerto No.1 In B Flat For Oboe And Strings (Pub.1740), Suite From The Opera 'Xerxes' (1738 London)

Georg Friedrich Händel, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé Orchestra

Label: Pye Records
Catalog number: CCL 30149
Format: LP
Country: UK
Released: 1959
Genre: Classical

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This 1959 recording features Sir John Barbirolli leading the Hallé Orchestra in a selection of Handel’s orchestral works, showcasing the conductor's renowned ability to bring warmth and lyrical phrasing to Baroque compositions. Released on the Pye label, this LP remains a testament to the mid-century British tradition of championing Handel’s instrumental suites and concertos for a wider audience.

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A1Concerto In B Flat For Organ And Orchestra (Op.7 No.1)
A2Suite No.1 From The Opera 'Rodrigo' (1707)
B1Concerto No.1 In B Flat For Oboe And Strings (Pub. 1740)
B2Suite From The Opera 'Xerxes' (1738-London)

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Released in 1959 on the Pye label, this recording showcases the Hallé Orchestra under the baton of Sir John Barbirolli. The selection features a curated set of Handel’s orchestral works, highlighting Barbirolli’s affinity for the Baroque repertoire. At the time of this recording, Barbirolli had firmly established the Hallé as a premier British ensemble, and this disc was part of a broader effort by Pye to capture the rich, romanticized interpretations of classical staples that defined the conductor's middle period.

The album serves as a testament to the mid-century British approach to Handel, which favored lush string textures and expressive phrasing over the strict period-instrument practices that would later become standard. The inclusion of the Oboe Concerto and suites from operas like 'Xerxes' reflects a focus on melody and character, hallmarks of Barbirolli’s conducting style. Critical reception at the time praised the clarity of the recording and the warmth of the orchestral performance, marking it as a significant entry in the Hallé's extensive recorded legacy.

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