Les Arts Florissants- Handel: Belshazzar

A dark, pessimistic work, Belshazzar casts an uncompromising gaze on the fate of empires and those who govern them. In 2013, William Christie and Les Arts Florissants recorded a noble and majestic account of this formidable oratorio. The Times proclaimed "Belshazzar is delivered with ringing zest by Allan Clayton, Rosemary Joshua and other top Brits, and an orchestra forever on the boil."Track List Handel: Belshazzar HWV 61: Overture Handel: Belshazzar HWV 61 Act I Scene 1: Accompagnato Ed Arioso. Vain Fluctuating State of Human Empire! Handel: Belshazzar HWV 61 Act I Scene 1: Aria. Thou God Most High and Thou Alone Handel: Belshazzar HWV 61 Act I Scenes 1-2: Recitative. the Fate of Babylon I Fear Is Nigh - Recitative. O Much Belov'd Handel: Belshazzar HWV 61 Act I Scene 2: Air. Lament Not Thus O Queen in Vain! Handel: Belshazzar HWV 61 Act I Scene 3: Chorus of Babylonians. Behold By Persia's Hero Made Handel: Belshazzar HWV 61 Act I Scene 3: Recitative. Well May They Laugh from