GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759): Chandos Anthems: O praise the Lord with one consent, HWV254, Let God arise, HWV256a, My song shall be alway, H252.

Description: Handel followed the form for his Latin psalm settings in these English works of 1717-18, mixing movements for solo voices and for chorus, creating grand choral effects and featuring a remarkable expressive range for the solos. Texts included. Emma Kirkby (soprano), Iestyn Daives (alto), James Gilchrist (tenor), Neal Davies (bass), Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music; Stephen Layton.