Messiah (Complete)

~ Release by George Frideric Handel (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

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1Messiah Part I - Sinfonia
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:07
2Messiah Part I - Recitative-Tenor: Comfort ye my people
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo tenor vocals and tenor vocals:
Alexander Young (tenor) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitativo “Comfort Ye” (Tenor) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:49
3Messiah Part I - Air-Tenor: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo tenor vocals and tenor vocals:
Alexander Young (tenor) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:57
4Messiah Part I - Chorus: And the glory, the glory of the Lord
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
2:38
5Messiah Part I - Recitative-Bass: Thus saith the Lord
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (operatic bass) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
1:30
6Messiah Part I - Air-Bass: But who may abide
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (operatic bass) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide” (in 1970-07)
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
4:38
7Messiah Part I - Chorus: And He shall purify
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And he shall purify” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
1:45
8Messiah Part I - Recitative-Alto: Behold, a virgin shall conceive
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:24
9Messiah Part I - Air-Alto & Chorus: O thou that tellest
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
6:15
10Messiah Part I - Recitative-Bass: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (operatic bass) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
1:38
11Messiah Part I - Air-Bass: The people that walked in darkness
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (operatic bass) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
4:25
12Messiah Part I - Chorus: For unto us a child is born
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
4:14
13Messiah Part I - Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:43
14Messiah Part I - Recitatives-Soprano: There were shepherds; And lo, the Angel of the Lord
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
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) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:47
15Messiah Part I - Recitative-Soprano: And the angel said unto them
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:38
16Messiah Part I - Recitative-Soprano: And suddenly there was with the angel
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals and soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:21
17Messiah Part I - Chorus: Glory to God in the highest
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
1:40
18Messiah Part I - Air-Soprano: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals and soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18: Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (in 1970-07)
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
5:04
19Messiah Part I - Recitative-Alto: Then shall the eyes of the blind
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:34
20Messiah Part I - Duet-Alto & Soprano: And he shall feed his flock
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
5:47
21Messiah Part I - Chorus: His yoke is easy
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
2:47
22Messiah Part II - Chorus: Behold the Lamb of God
engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
3:06
23Messiah Part II - Air-Alto: He was despised
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (engineer) (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
alto vocals and solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
10:55
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