Georg Friedrich Händel
As pants the hart HWV 251e
Georg Friedrich Händel
As pants the hart HWV 251e
- Instrumentation Soloists, Mixed Choir (SAATBB) and Piano
- Composer Georg Friedrich Händel
- Editor Andreas Köhs
- Series Bärenreiter Urtext
- Editor Gerald Hendrie
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Piano Reduction (Urtext)
- Publisher Bärenreiter Verlag
- Order no. BA4265-90
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Description:
George Frideric Handel's anthem "As Pants The Hart / So wie der Hirsch nach Wasser schreit" (HWV 251e) is a deeply moving sacred masterpiece of Baroque choral music, set to the comforting text of Psalm 42. This remarkable version stands out for its rich and expressive instrumentation: six vocal soloists (soprano, two altos, tenor, two basses) engage in a compelling dialogue with the brilliantly scored six-part mixed choir (SAATBB). Handel's poignant melodies and masterful counterpoint create an extraordinary emotional and sonic depth. This authoritative Urtext vocal score from the renowned Bärenreiter Verlag provides choral directors, soloists, and ensembles with the ideal foundation for inspiring rehearsals and authentic concert performances.