The Messiah: An Oratorio Complete Vocal Score (G. Schirmer's Editions of Oratorios and Cantatas) (Paperback)

by George Frideric Handel (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Anyone attending a Messiah sing-along is most likely to fit in when using this old favorite edition. The musicological work has been superseded by Watkins Shaw's edition for Novello, but his piano reductions are idiosyncratic. This piano-vocal score has no measure numbers or rehearsal figures, but the reduction is pianistic in scope. The choral lines are in smaller type but are workable. The price is of course also highly attractive. Listeners who truly love this work may be interested in the full orchestral score--also at a great price--from Dover, edited by Alfred Mann. --William R. Braun

Product Description
Paper Edition. English.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (November 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793505070
• ISBN-13: 978-0793505074
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #146,813 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Higher 'Messiah', April 24, 2000

By	Fred Hohlen "fhohlen" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

This Schirmer edition of Handel's Messiah is among the better chorus/piano editions I've seen. It maintains loyalty to the original piece, presenting it in the classical format. At the same time, I find the text easy to read, and the overall size of the book to be just right.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Piano Score of Handel's Messiah', December 3, 2006

By	J Scott Morrison (Middlebury VT, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is pretty much the standard 'Messiah' piano/vocal score used in America. I've been using a copy of this edition for nigh on twenty years and it's gotten plenty of use; it is sturdy enough that it shows no sign of falling apart. The printing is clear and easy to read. There is no distracting German text as in some editions. The piano reduction is good and fairly easy to play. And the price is certainly right.

Scott Morrison

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Messiah: An Oratorio Complete Vocal Score, December 10, 2007

By	G. Kendrick - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Our Chancle Choir preformed excerpts with guest soloist I wanted my own score. The quickness in receiving this was of utmost importance. I was delighted to receive a copy just like the ones purchased by our church. A beautiful score to own.