Handel - Judas Maccabeus

The best musical highlights from the oratorio Judas Maccabeus by George Frideric Handel (1746) 1. Overture 00:00 2. Chorus: Mourn, ye afflicted children 04:43 3. Aria (Simon) and chorus: Arm, arm, ye brave 11:17 4. Aria (Judas): Call forth thy powers 15:48 5. Duet (Israelitish woman and man): Come, ever-smiling Liberty 17:54 6. Chorus of soldiers: Disdainful of danger 19:27 7. Chorus: Hear us, O Lord 21:37 8. Chorus: Fallen is the foe 25:06 9. Solo and chorus: Sion now her head shall raise 28:38 and chorus: Hail, Judea, happy land 34:24 11. Aria (Israelitish woman) and chorus: Ah! wretched Israel 36:49 12. Aria (Israelitish woman): Wise men, flattering, may deceive you 44:06 13. Aria (Judas) and chorus: Sound an alarm 49:45 14. Aria (Israelitish man): Father of Heaven 53:56 15. Chorus of youths and virgins: See the conquering hero comes 01:00:15 16. March 01:03:04 17. Solo and chorus: Sing unto God 01:04:58 18. Aria (Judas): With honour let desert be crowned 01:08:03 19. Duet (Israelitish woman and man): O lovely peace 01:11:17 20. Aria (Simon) and chorus: Rejoice, O Judah 01:15:35 Heather Harper Helen Watts Alexander Young John Shirley-Quirk Amor Artis Chorale Wandsworth School Boys Choir English Chamber Orchestra Johannes Somary