Handel: Messiah (Highlights) [Import, Original recording reissued]

George Frederick Handel (Composer), Nicholas McGegan (Conductor), Drew Miller (Performer), Drew Minter (Performer), Patricia Spence (Performer), Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra (Orchestra), Janet Williams (Performer), Lorraine Hunt (Performer), Lorraine Hunt Lieberson (Performer), Jeffrey Thomas (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Drew Miller, Drew Minter, Patricia Spence, Janet Williams, Lorraine Hunt, et al.
• Orchestra: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
• Conductor: Nicholas McGegan
• Composer: George Frederick Handel
• Audio CD (March 12, 2002)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording reissued
• Label: Hmf Classical Exp.
• ASIN: B00005UONC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,872 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. Sinfonia

2. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. Every valley shall be exalted / Chorus. And the glory of the Lord

3. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. Behold, a virgin shall conceive / O thou that tellest good tidings / Chorus. O thou that te

4. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth / The people that walked in darkness have seen a

5. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. Chorus. For unto us a child is born

6. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony) / There were shepherds / And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon t

7. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. He shall feed His flock / Come unto Him [version of 1742]

8. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. He was despised [version for soprano]

9. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. Duet. How beautiful are the feet / Chorus. Break forth into joy! [version of 1742]

10. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. Chorus. Hallelujah!

11. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 3. I know that my redeemer liveth

12. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 3. Chorus. Since by man came death

13. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 3. Behold, I tell you a mystery / The trumpet shall sound

14. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 3. Chorus. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain / Amen

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5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic but Brisk & Refreshing, February 7, 2011

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On the scale of Handel "Messiah" performances on CD, this one is definitely in the Historically Informed camp (as opposed to those bloated Sargent and Beecham recordings). But it sounds fresh and alive, far from the cautious museum quality of many original instrument outings. A key factor is Nicolas McGegan, an early music specialist who is right at home with his regular ensemble, the Philharmonia Baroque. Conductor and orchestra are in sync throughout, whether it's the tender, reflective moments or those striding Handel choruses. Soloists and chorus are first-rate, led by the late Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, whose solos only remind us of the depth of our loss. Sound is open and transparent, allowing all of Handel's variety to shine. Highly recommended at the top of the available HIP "Messiahs" on disc.