Handel Water Music - best CD? - Performance Recording


Am looking to purchase a CD or set containing the aforementioned works of Handel. Although I've been searching quite extensively I have found little information or reviews… and there are a VAST number of recordings to choose from.

At current, I am gravitating towards newer recordings, the assumption being that these will offer better sound (recording quality). I know that this is far from conclusive and lacks the all-important consideration of performance/acoustic qualities (of venue).

Your recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Mike
awdeeofyle

Showing 2 responses by rushton

Two excellent performances on historic instruments:

Nicholas McGegan, Harmonia Mundi 2907010
(good performance, extremely well recorded)

Trevor Pinnock, Archiv 410525
(a outstanding performance, somewhat less well recorded)
I concur with your suggestion for a modern instruments performance, Sugarbie. Marriner and the ASMF are almost always an enjoyable source for lively, well-thought performances.