Messiah

~ Release by Handel; Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia, Stephen Layton (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1Messiah: Part 1: Symphony
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:23
2Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: Comfort ye, my people (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitativo “Comfort Ye” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:44
3Messiah: Part 1: Aria: Every valley shall be exalted (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:06
4Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:48
5Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: Thus saith the Lord of hosts (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster-Williams (bass-baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:20
6Messiah: Part 1: Aria: But who may abide the day of his coming? (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
version of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Alternative Arias: Air. “But who may abide the day of His coming?” (1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:12
7Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: And he shall purify the sons of Levi
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And he shall purify” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:35
8Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:23
9Messiah: Part 1: Aria with chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (alto)
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:01
10Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster-Williams (bass-baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:03
11Messiah: Part 1: Aria: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster-Williams (bass-baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:58
12Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: For unto us a child is born
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:47
13Messiah: Part 1: Pifa 'Pastoral Symphony'
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:54
14Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: There were shepherds, abiding in the field (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 14. Recitative “There were shepherds, abiding in the field… And lo! the angel of the Lord come upon them” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:26
15Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: And the angel said unto them, fear not (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:25
16Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:16
17Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: Glory to God in the highest
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:52
18Messiah: Part 1: Aria: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18: Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
version of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Alternative Arias: Air. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:07
19Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:23
20Messiah: Part 1: Aria: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (alto/soprano)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:55
21Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: His yoke is easy and his burthen is light
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:15
22Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Behold the Lamb of God
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:42
23Messiah: Part 2: Aria: He was despised and rejected of men (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel10:36
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1Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Surely he hath borne our griefs
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 24. Chorus “Surely he hath borne our griefs” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:51
2Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: And with his stripes we are healed
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 25. Chorus “And with his stripes” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:52
3Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: All we like sheep have gone astray
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 26. Chorus “All we like sheep” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:02
4Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: All they that see him laugh him to scorn (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 27. Recitative “All they that see him” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:44
5Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: He trusted in God that he would deliver him
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 28. Chorus “He trusted in God” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:14
6Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 29. Recitative “Thy rebuke hath broken his heart” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:53
7Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto his sorrow (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 30. Arioso “Behold and see” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:19
8Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: He was cut off out of the land of the living (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 31. Recitative “He was cut off out of the land of the living…” (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:13
9Messiah: Part 2: Aria: But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (soprano/tenor)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 32. “But thou didst not leave His soul in hell…” (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:14
10Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Lift up your heads, O ye gates
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 33. Chorus “Lift up your heads” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:02
11Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: Unto which of the angels said he at any time? (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 34. Recitative “Unto Which of the Angels…” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:13
12Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Let all the angels of God worship him
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 35. Chorus “Let all the angels of God worship Him” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:26
13Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Thou art gone up on high (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 36. Air “Thou art gone up on high” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
version of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Alternative Arias: Air. “Thou art gone up on high” (1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:02
14Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: The Lord gave the word
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 37. Chorus “The Lord gave the Word” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:57
15Messiah: Part 2: Aria: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Duet “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano, Alto & Chorus) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
is based on:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Aria “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano) (soprano aria version without chorus)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:09
16Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Their sound is gone out into all lands
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 39. Arioso “Their sound is gone out” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:14
17Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Why do the nations so furiously rage together? (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster-Williams (bass-baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:32
18Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Let us break their bonds asunder
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 41. Chorus “Let us Break Their Bonds Asunder” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:47
19Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 42. Recitative “He that dwelleth in heaven…” (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:10
20Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 43. Air “Thou shalt break them” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:58
21Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Hallelujah, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus: “Hallelujah” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:43
22Messiah: Part 3: Aria: I know that my Redeemer liveth (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 45. Air “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel6:00
23Messiah: Part 3: Chorus: Since by man came death
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 46. Chorus “Since by man came death” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel2:20
24Messiah: Part 3: Recitative: Behold, I tell you a mystery (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster-Williams (bass-baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 47. Recitativo “Behold, I tell you a mystery” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel0:29
25Messiah: Part 3: Aria: The trumpet shall sound (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster-Williams (bass-baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 48. Air “The trumpet shall sound” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel5:49
26Messiah: Part 3: Recitative: Then shall be brought to pass (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 49. Recitativo “Then shall be brought to pass” (Alto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel0:15
27Messiah: Part 3: Aria: O Death, where is thy sting? (alto/tenor)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 50. Duet “O death, where is thy sting” (Alt & Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel1:05
28Messiah: Part 3: Chorus: But thanks be to God who giveth us the victory
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 51. Chorus “But thanks be to God…” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel2:15
29Messiah: Part 3: Aria: If God be for us, who can be against us? (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 52. Air “If God be for us” (Soprano) (original version for soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel4:54
30Messiah: Part 3: Chorus: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
partial recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel3:20
31Messiah: Part 3: Chorus: Amen
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
partial recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel4:15