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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
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I own the Pinnock/Archive, and no one will argue that it belongs near the top of any list. Also agree that McGegan/HM
has excellent sound, but my first choice is Hogwood/Lyre which also has beautiful sound. Sold as reduced price double disc which includes Royal Fireworks and several assorted concerti. L'oiseau Lyre was way ahead of other labels in the 1980s making quality digital CD recordings.

I do much prefer period instruments for this work vs modern instruments.
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