John Eliot Gardiner Handel: Messiah (2-CD)

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CD Details

  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Released: January 14, 2003
  • Originally Released: 2003
  • Label: Philips

Tracks on Disc 1:

  • 1.Part 1. Sinfonia
  • 2.Part 1. Comfort ye, my people
  • 3.Part 1. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
  • 4.Part 1. and the glory of the Lord
  • 5.Part 1. Thus saith the Lord
  • 6.Part 1. But who may abide
  • 7.Part 1. and He shall purify
  • 8.Part 1. Behold, a virgin shall conceive
  • 9.Part 1. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Aria) / O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
  • 10.Part 1. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth
  • 11.Part 1. The people that walked in darkness
  • 12.Part 1. For unto us a Child is born
  • 13.Part 1. Pifa - Sinfonia pastorale
  • 14.Part 1. There were shepherds / and lo, the angel of the Lord / and the angel said unto them / and s
  • 15.Part 1. Glory to God
  • 16.Part 1. Rejoice greatly
  • 17.Part 1. Then shall the eyes of the blind
  • 18.Part 1. He shall feed His flock
  • 19.Part 1. His yoke is easy
  • 20.Part 2. Behold the Lamb of God
  • 21.Part 2. He was despised
  • 22.Part 2. Surely, He hath borne our griefs
  • 23.Part 2. and with His stripes
  • 24.Part 2. All we like sheep have gone astray

Tracks on Disc 2:

  • 1.Part 2. All they that see Him
  • 2.Part 2. He trusted in God
  • 3.Part 2. Thy rebuke hath broken His heart
  • 4.Part 2. Behold, and see
  • 5.Part 2. He was cut off
  • 6.Part 2. But Thou didst not leave
  • 7.Part 2. Lift up your heads
  • 8.Part 2. Unto which of the angels
  • 9.Part 2. Let all the angels of God
  • 10.Part 2. Thou art gone up on high
  • 11.Part 2. The Lord gave the word
  • 12.Part 2. How beautiful are the feet (alternative version)
  • 13.Part 2. Their sound is gone out (alternative version)
  • 14.Part 2. Why do the nations
  • 15.Part 2. He that dwelleth in heaven
  • 16.Part 2. Thou shalt break them
  • 17.Part 2. Hallelujah
  • 18.Part 3. I know that my Redeemer liveth
  • 19.Part 3. Since my man came death
  • 20.Part 3. Behold, I tell you a mystery
  • 21.Part 3. The trumpet shall sound
  • 22.Part 3. Then shall be brought to pass
  • 23.Part 3. O death, where is thy sting?
  • 24.Part 3. If God is for us
  • 25.Part 3. Worthy is the Lamb... Amen.

Product Description:

John Eliot Gardiner's is a highly musical and inspired account of Messiah, featuring an excellent group of soloists and an outstanding period-instrument band. With dance rhythms athletically sprung and da capo arias tastefully ornamented, the performance generates consistent interest and is lively in spite of its length. There is splendid choral singing from the Monteverdi Choir--the ending of "All We Like Sheep" is quite potent--and much wonderful work from the soloists. The recording, made in 1982, is impeccable. --Ted Libbey

Product Info

  • UPC: 028943429726
  • Shipping Weight: 0.43/lbs (approx)
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