The Triumph of Time and Truth is, paradoxically, both Handel's first and last oratorio. He originally composed this allegory on the transience of beauty and worldly pleasure (with only four singers, a chamber orchestra and an Italian text) for his patron, a Roman cardinal, in 1707 when he was just 22. By 1758 the work had become an English oratorio with five soloists, full orchestra and choir. This release, which followed 1998 performances at the Aston Magna Festival in Massachusetts, presents the 1707 original version, but with the arias in Italian and the recitatives translated into English.
Truth & Beauty is a perfect blend of Steve’s rich atmospheric and tribal ambient infused work. Originally released in March 1999 on Steve's own Timeroom label, this album is now co-released by Timeroom and Projekt.