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
10.Solo 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