Classical Kids: Hallelujah Handel!

Track Listings

1. Sarabande, Harpsichord Suite in D Minor

2. Hornpipe, Water Music Suite #2 in D Major/Andante, Harp Concerto, Op 4

3. "Give Me My Freedom", Rinaldo, "Lascia Ch'io Pianga"/Andante, Flute Son

4. "Evening Stillness, " Nine German Arias, "Süsse Stille"

5. Rejouissance, Music for the Royal Fireworks, MVT. 4/Overture, Music for

6. Largo, Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 4, MVT. 2

7. "See the Conqu'ring Hero Comes, " Judas Maccabaeus

8. "For Unto Us a Child Is Born, " Messiah

9. "Golden Sunlight, " Alcina, "Verdi Prati"

10. "Far from Tempest", Julius Caesar, "Da Tempeste"/Chaconne, Harpsichord

11. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Solomon/Sinfonia, Julius Caesar/"Set You

12. Sinfonia to "V'adoro", Julius Caesar/"I Love You, My Treasure", Julius

13. Air, Water Music Suite #1 in F Major/"Stand Round My Brave Boys", Song

14. "O Lovely Peace, " Judas Maccabaeus

15. "Harmonious Blacksmith", Harpsichord Suite in E Major/Pastoral Symphony

16. "There Were Shepherds, " Messiah/ "Glory to God, " Messiah

17. Sinfonia, Samson/"I Shall Weep", Julius Caesar, "Piangerò"/Andante, Con

18. Foundling Concert

19. "He Shall Feed His Flock, " Messiah/"Hallelujah, " Messiah

20. "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, " Messiah

Editorial Reviews
Publishers Weekly
"Children's audio at its best." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

School Library Journal
"Keeps listeners captivated with its blend of history, drama and humor. The production quality is excellent. The musicianship is wonderful. Put another feather in (Classical Kids) producer (Susan) Hammond's cap." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Album Description
The award-winning Classical Kids series introduces children -- and adults -- to the joys of classical music. A dramatic story, a little bit of history and the world's best-loved classical music set the scene for these fun-filled musical adventures. Katarina, first introduced in Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, has left Venice for England with her grandfather. At an elegant - though rather bizarre - party in London, she meets the great composer George Frideric Handel. Katarina and Maestro Handel are drawn together by the haunting voice of Thomas, a young boy brought by his keeper to sing for the assembled guests. Katarina and Handel are filled with compassion for the boy and gradually unravel his strange past. Through the kindness of Katarina, the generosity of the famous composer and the power and majesty of Handel's music, Thomas's heart is healed, unlocking the voice of an angel. Hallelujah Handel! brings to life the soundscapes of 18th century London and is filled with more than two dozen excerpts of Handel's most glorious music including the Sarabande in D-, Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, and of course, Messiah. Awards: Parents' Choice Gold Award, Film Advisory Board Award of Excellence, Practical Home Schooling Reader Awards Music Curriculum Category

Also available from Classical Kids: Mr. Bach Comes to Call, Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Mozart's Magic Fantasy, Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, Daydreams and Lullabies, Tchaikovsky Discovers America, Mozart's Magnificent Voyage --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Classical Kids: Hallelujah Handel!

Tracks:

Sarabande
Medley: Hornpipe/Andante
Medley: 'Give Me My Freedom'/Andante
'Evening Stillness'
Medley: Rejouissance/Overture
Largo
'See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes'
'For Unto Us A Child Is Born'
'Golden Sunlight'
Medley: 'Far From Tempest'/Chaconne
Medley: Arrival Of the Queen Of Sheba/Sinfonia/'Set Your Arms To the Battle'
Medley: Sinfonia To V'adoro/'I Love You My Treasure'/Bouree
Medley: Air/'Stand Round My Brave Boys'
'O Lovely Peace'
Medley: 'Harmonious Blacksmith'/Pastoral Symphony
Medley: 'There Were Shepherds'/'Glory To God'
Sinfonia/'I Shall Weep'/'Piangero' Andante
The Foundling Con
Medley: 'He Shall Feed His Flock'/'Hallelujah'
'I Know That My Redeemer Liveth'

Product Description

THE STORY: In 1750, Handel gave musical history's greatest gift -- his Messiah -- to an orphanage in London. From the city's dark lanes comes Thomas, a boy who sings like an angel but will not speak. Finally, the boy is healed with the help of Maestro Handel, Katerina (from Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery) and the power and glory of the music. THE MUSIC: More than two dozen excerpts of Handel's music, including Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Harp Concerto, the opera Julius Caesar, and of course, Messiah.

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2007-05-14

My older children really enjoy "Hallelujah Handel." It's subject matter is a bit mature for my little children as it involves a boy who, as a result of abuse from his "handler," can express himself only through music. The music is moving and the boy, Thomas, is tenderly cared for afer being rescued. We rated this CD four stars as it isn't quite as wonderful as "Mr. Bach Comes to Call."

Beautiful Music, Cute Plot.......2006-02-28

This Classical Kids story stars Katarina, from Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery. Having returned with her grandfather to London, she is attending a party when she meets the great composer George Frideric Handel. They're drawn together by a boy named Thomas, an orphan with the voice of an angel who never speaks and is rented by the cruel "Keeper" as entertainment. In trying to free Thomas from his slavery, convincing him to speak, and practicing with the orphans who will be singing Handel's Messiah, Katarina and Handel travel all over London, to operas and taverns, to orphanages and parks. It rises to a peak in the end with the joyful Hallelujah chorus. The music in this is wonderful, and I can honestly say that at 16 I love this as much as I did when I first got it (and that was probably more than 6 or 7 years ago). The plot is a nice vehicle to introduce people of all ages to the beauty that is the heart of all Handel's compositions, and I'd recommend it to everyone, regardless of age or musical tastes.

Katerina Does London.......2000-10-27

Katerina, heroine of Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery in the same Classical Kids CD series, has accompanied her grandfather, the Duke, to London. While there she meets and befriends a rather jolly composer and musician named G.F. Handel as well as a rather melancholy boy treble named Thomas. The storyline reeks of melodrama and is chock-a-block full of Dickensian coincidences critcal to the plot. All that sniffy stuff aside, however, this is another effective and enjoyable introduction for kids to a wonderful composer's work. The disc explores many aspects of Handel's output, humorously describes dealing with a difficult diva, hints at the sometimes uneasy relationship between artists and patrons; it also pokes fun at class stereotypes. While the story does not flinch at some of the uglier aspects of 18th Century London (poverty, the plight of orphans, drink and lawlessness) it does not overwhelm the sensibility of listening children. My four year old son has listened to this CD more than a dozen times; neither he nor I have tired of it despite such exposure. This disc succeeds nicely, as do all the CDs in this series, in presenting an iconic musical figure in a human and personable light. Good music, good entertainment, good value.

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Hallelujah Handel!
Classical Kids
Manufacturer: Children's Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0002JKM6Q
Release Date: 2004-08-17

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1. Sarabande, Harpsichord Suite in D Minor
2. Hornpipe, Water Music Suite #2 in D Major/Andante, Harp Concerto, Op 4
3. "Give Me My Freedom", Rinaldo, "Lascia Ch'io Pianga"/Andante, Flute Son
4. "Evening Stillness, " Nine German Arias, "Süsse Stille"
5. Rejouissance, Music for the Royal Fireworks, MVT. 4/Overture, Music for
6. Largo, Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 4, MVT. 2
7. "See the Conqu'ring Hero Comes, " Judas Maccabaeus
8. "For Unto Us a Child Is Born, " Messiah
9. "Golden Sunlight, " Alcina, "Verdi Prati"
10. "Far from Tempest", Julius Caesar, "Da Tempeste"/Chaconne, Harpsichord
11. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Solomon/Sinfonia, Julius Caesar/"Set You
12. Sinfonia to "V'adoro", Julius Caesar/"I Love You, My Treasure", Julius
13. Air, Water Music Suite #1 in F Major/"Stand Round My Brave Boys", Song
14. "O Lovely Peace, " Judas Maccabaeus
15. "Harmonious Blacksmith", Harpsichord Suite in E Major/Pastoral Symphony
16. "There Were Shepherds, " Messiah/ "Glory to God, " Messiah
17. Sinfonia, Samson/"I Shall Weep", Julius Caesar, "Piangerò"/Andante, Con
18. Foundling Concert
19. "He Shall Feed His Flock, " Messiah/"Hallelujah, " Messiah
20. "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, " Messiah