Messiah

~ Release by Händel; Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

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1Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 1. Sinfonia
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:53
2Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 2. “Comfort ye my people” – Accompagnato; 3. “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” – Aria
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
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
Georg Friedrich Händel5:30
3Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 4. “And the glory of the Lord” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:40
4Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 5. “Thus saith the Lord” – Accompagnato; 6. “But who may abide” – Aria; 7. “And He shall purify” – Coro
Georg Friedrich Händel7:56
5Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 7a. “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” – Recitativo; 8. “Oh thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” – Aria; 8a. “Oh thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” – Coro
Georg Friedrich Händel6:03
6Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 9. “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” – Accompagnato; 10. “The people that walked in the darkness” – Aria
Georg Friedrich Händel5:34
7Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 11. “For unto us a Child is born” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel4:03
8Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 12. Pifa – Sinfonia pastorale; 12a. “There were shepherds” – Recitativo; 13. “And lo, the angel of the Lord” – Accompagnato; 13a. “And the angel said unto them” – Recitativo; 14. “And suddenly there was with the angel” – Accompagnato; 15. “Glory to God” – Coro
Georg Friedrich Händel5:28
9Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 16. “Rejoice greatly” – Aria
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
soprano vocals:
Margaret Marshall (Scots soprano active in late 20th century) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18: Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (in 1982-11)
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
Georg Friedrich Händel4:11
10Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 16a. “Then shall the eyes of the blind” – Recitativo
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Catherine Robbin (Canadian mezzo-soprano) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel0:22
11Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 17. “He shall feed His flock” – Duetto
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
countertenor vocals:
Charles Brett (English counter-tenor active in late 20th century) (in 1982-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Catherine Robbin (Canadian mezzo-soprano) (in 1982-11)
soprano vocals:
Margaret Marshall (Scots soprano active in late 20th century) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel4:28
12Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, 18. “His yoke is easy” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:00
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1Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 19. “Behold the Lamb of God” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel2:40
2Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 20. “He was despised” – Aria
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
countertenor vocals:
Charles Brett (English counter-tenor active in late 20th century) (in 1982-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Catherine Robbin (Canadian mezzo-soprano) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel10:12
3Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 21. “Surely, He hath borne our griefs” – Coro; 22. “And with His stripes” – Coro; 23. “All we like sheep have gone astray” – Coro
Georg Friedrich Händel8:04
4Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 24. “All they that see Him” – Accompagnato; 25. “He trusted in God” – Coro
Georg Friedrich Händel3:01
5Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 26. “Thy rebuke hath broken His heart” – Accompagnato; 27. “Behold, and see” – Arioso
Georg Friedrich Händel3:03
6Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 28. “He was cut off” – Accompagnato; 29. “But Thou didst not leave” – Aria
Georg Friedrich Händel2:20
7Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 30. “Lift up your heads” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 33. Chorus “Lift up your heads” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel2:57
8Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 31a. “Unto which of the angels” – Recitativo; 31b. “Let all the angels of God” – Coro
Georg Friedrich Händel1:39
9Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 32. “Thou art gone up on high” – Aria
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
countertenor vocals:
Charles Brett (English counter-tenor active in late 20th century) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 36. Air “Thou art gone up on high” (Bass) (in 1982-11)
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
Georg Friedrich Händel3:16
10Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 33. “The Lord gave the word” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 37. Chorus “The Lord gave the Word” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel1:09
11Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 34. “How beautiful are the feet” – Aria (alternative version)
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Catherine Robbin (Canadian mezzo-soprano) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Aria “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano) (soprano aria version without chorus) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel2:16
12Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 35. “Their sound is gone out” – Coro (alternative version)
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 39. Arioso “Their sound is gone out” (Tenor) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel1:15
13Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 36. “Why do the nations?” – Aria
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
bass vocals:
Robert Hale (US bass-baritone) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel2:34
14Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 37. “Let us break their bonds asunder” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 41. Chorus “Let us Break Their Bonds Asunder” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel1:35
15Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 37a. “He that dwelleth in heaven” – Recitativo; 38. “Thou shalt break them” – Aria
Georg Friedrich Händel2:11
16Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, 39. “Hallelujah” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus: “Hallelujah” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel3:47
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1Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, 40. “I know that my Redeemer liveth” – Aria
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
soprano vocals:
Margaret Marshall (Scots soprano active in late 20th century) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 45. Air “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (Soprano) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel6:26
2Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, 41. “Since by man came death” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 46. Chorus “Since by man came death” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel1:59
3Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, 42. “Behold, I tell you a mystery” – Accompagnato
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
bass vocals:
Robert Hale (US bass-baritone) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 47. Recitativo “Behold, I tell you a mystery” (Bass) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel0:29
4Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, 43. “The trumpet shall sound” – Aria
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
bass vocals:
Robert Hale (US bass-baritone) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 48. Air “The trumpet shall sound” (Bass) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel8:17
5Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, 44a. “Then shall be brought to pass” – Recitativo; 44b. “O death, where is thy sting?” – Duetto; 45. “But thanks be to God” – Coro
Georg Friedrich Händel4:21
6Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, 46. “If God be for us” – Aria
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
soprano vocals:
Margaret Marshall (Scots soprano active in late 20th century) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 52. Air “If God be for us” (Soprano) (original version for soprano) (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel5:05
7Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, 47. “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain” – Coro; “Amen” – Coro
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982-11)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1982-11)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (in 1982-11)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (in 1982-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen” (in 1982-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel7:27

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orchestra:English Baroque Soloists
conductor:Sir John Eliot Gardiner
bass vocals:Robert Hale (US bass-baritone)
choir vocals:Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble)
countertenor vocals:Charles Brett (English counter-tenor active in late 20th century)
mezzo-soprano vocals:Catherine Robbin (Canadian mezzo-soprano)
soprano vocals:Margaret Marshall (Scots soprano active in late 20th century)
Saul Quirke (English boy soprano, late 20th cent.)
tenor vocals:Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor)
part of:Digital Classics (Philips) (order: 11)
ASIN:US: B0000040VU [info]