The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Chandos Anthems (2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Chandos Anthems (2023)
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The name ‘Chandos anthems’ is most frequently associated with Handel, but he was not the first, nor the last, composer in the extravagant household of James Brydges, the Duke of Chandos from 1719. Working concurrently with Handel at Cannons was the Berlin native, Johann Christoph Pepusch’snearly 20 years Handel’s seniora who took over as Director of Music by early 1719 whereupon he adopted a distinctly Venetian approach to sacred music, in the manner of Lotti and Vivaldi.

Often remembered today for his contribution to The Beggar’s Opera Pepusch was a bridge from the seventeenth to the eighteenth-century musical life in London.

After Handel’s departure from Cannons in 1718 to return to the operatic world, Pepusch significantly increased the size of the ensemble at Cannons, including more string players, at least seven adult singers, a choir of trebles and, in the manner of Vivaldi, single trumpet and oboe.

Having previously demonstrated to the public Pepusch’s masterful approach in several award-winning recordings, Robert Rawson and The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen, joined by the Girl Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral, return with a stunning and richly-scored programme for this recording of world premieres.

Tracklist:
01. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): I. [Sinfonia] (02:32)
02. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): II. Chorus: Rejoyce in the Lord o ye righteous (02:45)
03. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): III. Duet: Praise the Lord with harp (03:05)
04. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): IV. Chorus: Sing unto the Lord a new Song (03:17)
05. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): V. Duet: For faithfull is the word of God (03:02)
06. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): VI. Recitative: By the word of the Lord were the Heavens made (00:28)
07. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): VII. Chorus: The swelling floods together roll’d (01:46)
08. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): VIII. Duet: Thy Royall seat O Lord for Ever shall remain (02:32)
09. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): IX. Chorus: Let Earth and all that well therein before him trembling stand (01:19)
10. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Rejoyce in the Lord (Christmas): X. Chorus: O Praise the Lord and be joyfull (01:57)
11. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XI. [Sinfonia] (02:30)
12. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XII. Chorus: My soul doth magnifie the Lord (02:27)
13. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XIII. Aria: For he hath regarded the lowliness of his hand Maiden (02:40)
14. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XIV. Chorus: For behold from henceforth (03:02)
15. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XV. Aria: For he that is mighty hath magnified me (02:51)
16. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XVI. Chorus: He hath shewed strength with his arm (03:57)
17. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XVII. Duet: He hath put down the mighty from their seat (02:43)
18. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XVIII. Chorus: He hath filled the hungry with good things (01:33)
19. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XIX. Duet: He remembering his mercy has holpen his servant Israel (02:30)
20. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: Magnificat: XX. Chorus: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the holy ghost (03:48)
21. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: XXI. Concerto per il Oboe Solo in B fLA major (03:31)
22. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: O Praise the Lord, laud ye the name of the Lord: XXII. Chorus: O Praise the Lord, laud ye the name of the Lord (01:22)
23. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: O Praise the Lord, laud ye the name of the Lord: XXIII. Recit: Ye that stand in the house of the Lord (00:22)
24. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: O Praise the Lord, laud ye the name of the Lord: XXIV. Trio: O Praise the Lord, for the Lord is gracious (02:19)
25. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: O Praise the Lord, laud ye the name of the Lord: XXV. Accomp. Recitative: For I know that the Lord is great (00:41)
26. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: O Praise the Lord, laud ye the name of the Lord: XXVI. Aria: Thy name o Lord endureth forever (02:23)
27. The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen & Robert Rawson – Pepusch: O Praise the Lord, laud ye the name of the Lord: XXVII. Chorus: Praise the Lord ye house of Israel (02:12)

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