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CD 1
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1Le Messie Part 1: Sinfonia
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:02
2Le Messie Part 1: No. 1 Arioso: Comfort ye!
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitativo “Comfort Ye” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:30
3Le Messie Part 1: No. 2 Aria: Ev'ry valley
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:42
4Le Messie Part 1: No. 3 Chœur: And the glory of the Lord
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:03
5Le Messie Part 1: No. 4 Récitatif: Thus saith the Lord
bass vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:39
6Le Messie Part 1: No. 5 Aria: But who may abideGeorge Frideric Handel4:22
7Le Messie Part 1: No. 6 Chœur: And he shall purify
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And he shall purify”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:46
8Le Messie Part 1: No. 7 Récitatif: Behold, a virgin shall conceive
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:31
9Le Messie Part 1: No. 8/9 Aria & chœur: O thou that tellest
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:41
10Le Messie Part 1: No. 10 Récitatif arioso: For, behold! Darkness shall cover the earth
bass vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:28
11Le Messie Part 1: No. 11 Aria: The people that walked in darkness
bass vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:05
12Le Messie Part 1: No. 12 Chœur: For unto us a Child is born
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger)
arranger:
Basil Lam (English producer, harpsichordist)
balance engineer:
Neville Boyling (engineer) (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1967)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:17
13Le Messie Part 1: No. 13 Pita (Symphonie pastorale)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:39
14Le Messie Part 1: No. 14 Récitatif: There were shepherdsGeorge Frideric Handel0:26
15Le Messie Part 1: No. 14 Récitatif: And Lo! The angelGeorge Frideric Handel0:23
16Le Messie Part 1: No. 14 Récitatif: And the angel said
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:49
17Le Messie Part 1: No. 14. Récitatif: And suddenly there was with the angel
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:19
18Le Messie Part 1: No. 15. Chœur: Glory to God
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:49
19Le Messie Part 1: No. 16. Aria: Rejoice greatlyGeorge Frideric Handel4:33
20Le Messie Part 1: No. 17. Récitatif: Then shall the eyes
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:33
21Le Messie Part 1: No. 18. Aria: He shall feed His flock
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:12
22Le Messie Part 1 No. 19. Chœur: His yoke is easy
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:45
23Le Messie Part 2: No. 20. Chœur: Behold the Lamb of God
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:23
24Le Messie Part 2: No. 21. Aria: He was despised
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel12:34
25Le Messie Part 2: No. 22. Chœur: Surely, He hath borne our griefs
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 24. Chorus “Surely he hath borne our griefs”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:59
CD 2
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1Le Messie Part 2: No. 23. Chœur: And with His stripes
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 25. Chorus “And with his stripes”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:07
2Le Messie Part 2: No. 24. Chœur: All we like sheep
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 26. Chorus “All we like sheep”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:22
3Le Messie Part 2: No. 25. Récitatif: All trusted in God
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 28. Chorus “He trusted in God”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:51
4Le Messie Part 2: No. 26. Chœur: He trusted in God
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 28. Chorus “He trusted in God”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:22
5Le Messie Part 2: No. 27. Récitatif: Thy rebuke hath broken His heart
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 29. Recitative “Thy rebuke hath broken his heart” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:00
6Le Messie Part 2: No. 28. Arioso: Behold, and see
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 30. Arioso “Behold and see” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:46
7Le Messie Part 2: No. 29. Récitatif: He was cut off
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 31. Recitative “He was cut off out of the land of the living…” (soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:17
8Le Messie Part 2: No. 30. Aria: But thou didst not leave
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 32. “But thou didst not leave His soul in hell…” (soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:31
9Le Messie Part 2: No. 31. Chœur: Lift up your heads
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 33. Chorus “Lift up your heads”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:02
10Le Messie Part 2: No. 32. Récitatif: Unto which of the angels
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 34. Recitative “Unto Which of the Angels…” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:16
11Le Messie Part 2: No. 33. Chœur: Let all the angels of God
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 35. Chorus “Let all the angels of God worship Him”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:40
12Le Messie Part 2: No. 34. Aria: Thou art gone up on highGeorge Frideric Handel3:20
13Le Messie Part 2: No. 35. Chœur: The Lord gave the word
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 37. Chorus “The Lord gave the Word”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:23
14Le Messie Part 2: No. 36. Duo: How beautiful are the feet
alto vocals:
Paul Esswood (countertenor)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Duet “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano, Alto & Chorus)
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 Handel3:32
15Le Messie Part 2: No. 37. Chœur & air de basse: Their sound is gone out
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 39. Arioso “Their sound is gone out” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:13
16Le Messie Part 2: No. 38. Aria: Why do the nations
bass vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:54
17Le Messie Part 2: No. 39. Chœur: Let us break their bonds
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 41. Chorus “Let us Break Their Bonds Asunder”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:53
18Le Messie Part 2: No. 40. Récitatif: He that dwelleth in heaven
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 42. Recitative “He that dwelleth in heaven…” (tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:15
19Le Messie Part 2: No. 41. Aria: Thou shalt break them
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 43. Air “Thou shalt break them” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:12
20Le Messie Part 2: No. 42. Chœur: Hallelujah!
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus: “Hallelujah”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:07
21Le Messie Part 3: No. 43. Aria: I know that my Redeemer liveth
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano) (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
balance engineer:
Neville Boyling (engineer) (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 45. Air “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (Soprano) (from 1966-06-29 until 1966-08-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel6:38
22Le Messie Part 3: No. 44. Chœur: Since by man came death
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 46. Chorus “Since by man came death”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel0:42
23Le Messie Part 3: No. 44. Chœur: By man came also the resurrection
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
George Frideric Handel0:24
24Le Messie Part 3: No. 44. Chœur: For as in Adam all die
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
George Frideric Handel0:47
25Le Messie Part 3: No. 44. Chœur: Even so in Christ
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
George Frideric Handel0:33
26Le Messie Part 3: No. 45. Récitatif: Behold, I tell you a mystery
bass vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 47. Recitativo “Behold, I tell you a mystery” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel0:32
27Le Messie Part 3: No. 46. Aria: The trumpet shall sound
bass vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 48. Air “The trumpet shall sound” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel9:30
28Le Messie Part 3: No. 47. Récitatif: Then shall be brought to pass
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 49. Recitativo “Then shall be brought to pass” (Alto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel0:17
29Le Messie Part 3: No. 48. Duo: O death, where is thy sting?
alto vocals:
Paul Esswood (countertenor)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 50. Duet “O death, where is thy sting” (Alt & Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
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30Le Messie Part 3: No. 49. Chœur: But thanks be to God
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 51. Chorus “But thanks be to God…”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel2:44
31Le Messie Part 3: No. 50. Aria: If God be for us
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 52. Air “If God be for us” (Soprano) (original version for soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
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32Le Messie Part 3: No. 51. Chœur: Worthy is the Lamb
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
partial recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel3:53
33Le Messie Part 3: No. 52. Chœur: Amen
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
partial recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
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