Customer Reviews

The Messiah: An Oratorio for Four-Part Chorus of Mixed Voices, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Soli and Piano

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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.

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

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.

The entire MESSIAH , accompaniment, score, voice parts in one managable size format. Paperbound. Hallelujah!!

This edition of Handel's Messiah is easy to read for both singer and accompanist. It is easy to follow because each voice has its own line. Each aria is listed by voice. The choruses begin on separate pages and the bars are numbered for easy reference for vocalist and choirs to learn. It is a pleasure to use. I have recommended it to others who want to learn the Messiah. It is a permanent part of my library.

I have wanted this score for a very long time, as my choir sings portions of 'Messiah' from time to time. It's nice to have my own markings and not try to decipher someone else's interpretation of the what the director expects. Anyways, very clean and perfect. Thanks!

I ordered two copies December 9th so my wife and I could participate in the annual free Messiah Sing-Along here in town ([...]). They arrived in excellent condition just a few days later, in plenty of time for the concert. Now we have our own copies and can practice before the sing-along (because we need it!).

There are several different versions of the messiah score but this one tops them all because it's easy to read and doesn't add any flourishes, no added grace notes. It leaves it up to your own interpretation.

EXCELLENT work and it came to my house quickly... easy to read, easy to follow and comprehensive. Thank you for getting it to us by Christmas.

This is the edition I grew up with, and there's nothing actually wrong with it. But the Coopersmith and the Watkins Shaw editions are better in that they include some of the other versions of some sections that Handel wrote. They give you more choice and flexibility in deciding how you want to perform it. And yes, all are equally authentic.