| 作曲者 | George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)・ジョージ・フリデリック・ヘンデル |
| タイトル | Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76（ポケットスコア） |
| 出版社 | Carus・カールス |
| シリーズ名 | Stuttgart Handel Edition |
| 楽器編成 | Soloists, Mixed choir (SATB), Orchestra |
| 楽器編成（詳細） | Soli ST,Coro SATB,Fl,2 Ob,2 Tr,Timp,2 Violins,Viola,Basso continuo |
| 品番 | M007051150 |
| 校訂者 | Christine Martin |
| 編曲者 | Paul Horn |
| 言語 | 英語 |
| 形状 | 96 ページ・21 x 29.7 cm・340 g・ソフトカバー |
| 演奏時間 | 51分 |
| 作曲年 | 1739年 |
| 出版年 | 2004年 |
| 出版番号 | CV 10.372/07 |
| ISMN | 979-0-007-05115-0 |
During the late 17th century English musicians celebrated each year on 22 November the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, with special concerts and church services. With his Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day Handel rejuvenated the tradition of this festival on St. Cecilia’s Day in 1732. This so-called “little” St. Cecilia Ode is a musically joyful glorification of the power of music: two festive choruses frame five charming arias in each of which a solo instrument is used for contrasting effect in the baroque manner. Handel allows the soloists a wealth of freedom to improvise and to display their skills. This is especially the case for the organ, which was his favorite instrument.