Handel - Alcina Overture Ballet Music

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Album Review: Alcina Overture Ballet Music by Handel (1964) Alright, buckle up, classical music nerds and accidental wanderers alike. We’re diving into Alcina Overture Ballet Music by the one-and-only Georg Friedrich Händel—yeah, that dude who basically invented swag for orchestras back in the Baroque days. Released in 1964 on Decca Records out of the UK, this gem is brought to life by Richard Bonynge waving his baton like a wizard over The London Symphony Orchestra. Spoiler alert: it’s not just another dusty relic from your grandma's record collection. First off, let’s talk about the titular track, Alcina Overture. Holy smokes, does this thing slap—or whatever the equivalent was in 1735 when Handel first jotted it down. It kicks off with all the pomp and circumstance you’d expect from someone trying to impress royalty but somehow still feels fresh under Bonynge’s direction. You know how some pieces make you feel like you’re at a fancy tea party where everyone’s secretly judging your outfit? Not this one. This is more like being invited backstage at an opera house full of drama queens—but in the best way possible. The strings zing around like caffeinated hummingbirds while the brass section flexes harder than any gym bro ever could. Honestly, if I had to pick one moment that sticks with me, it’s the part where everything crescendos so beautifully that even my cat stopped mid-jump to stare at the speakers. True story. Now onto Alcina Ballet Music, which, let’s be real, sounds like what would happen if Handel got drunk on mead and decided to write a soundtrack for fauns frolicking through enchanted forests. There’s something wildly playful yet deeply emotional about these movements—it’s as if every note has its own little personality. One second, you’re chilling with flutes doing their best “we’re ethereal woodland creatures” routine; the next, violins come barging in like they’ve got beef with destiny itself. It’s chaotic, yes, but in the most satisfyingly human way. Plus, can we take a hot sec to appreciate how Richard Bonynge keeps the whole thing together without making it sound stiff or overly polished? Dude deserves a medal—or at least a really nice cup of Earl Grey. So why should you care about this album today, decades after its release? Well, here’s the kicker: listening to Alcina Overture Ballet Music feels less like revisiting old-school classical music and more like eavesdropping on history whispering secrets directly into your ears. Sure, Handel wrote this stuff hundreds of years ago, but hearing it performed with such zest makes it feel alive, almost rebellious. Like, imagine discovering a time capsule buried in your backyard only to find…a perfectly preserved chocolate cake. That’s kind of what this album feels like. Weird metaphor? Maybe. Accurate? Absolutely. Final thought: If Handel were alive today, he’d probably be touring stadiums instead of concert halls, selling out arenas faster than Taylor Swift. And honestly? He’d totally deserve it.

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Alcina Ballet Music
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Catalog Numbers

SEC 5531

Labels

Decca

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • EP

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByGeorg Friedrich Händel
ConductorRichard Bonynge
OrchestraThe London Symphony Orchestra

About Handel

German Baroque composer, born 23 February 1685 in Halle/Saale, Germany; died 14 April 1759 in London, UK. He spent most of his adult life in England where his name was anglicized to George Frideric Handel.

Real Name

    • Georg Friedrich Händel

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album "Alcina Overture Ballet Music" by Handel is a hidden gem from 1964. It’s pure Baroque magic, brought to life by The London Symphony Orchestra. Richard Bonynge conducted it, and the music feels like stepping into a time machine. It’s not just classical music—it’s storytelling without words. The overture alone can transport you to another world. Pretty cool, right?