Search - George Frederick Handel, Thomas Beecham, London Philharmonic Orchestra :: Beecham Conducts Handel

Great music--poor quality recording!

A would-be polymath | Silver Spring, MD United States | 01/25/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"These orchestral suites by Handel are hard to find. I have a cassette tape of them conducted by Yo Yo Mah but I can't find any CD of this recording. I feel a little abashed about liking this music so much because it employs a larger orchestra than Handel ever dreamed of--they're a bit over the top. But I really like them, especially "Gods Go A'Begging." This recording, however, is very old and sounds like a 78rpm record. I give it 4 stars simply because this music is hard to find."

Blissful music

S. Ryman | Houston, TX USA | 04/11/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Handel's "The Gods Go A-Begging" is one of my favorites. I have heard this conducted by Gardiner which is slightly different, but I dont believe it is available. This piece of music was unavailable for purchase for so many years, and I only could hear it when I requested it on my local classical radio station. So worth having. It absolutley speaks to my heart - as does most Bach music."