Gabrieli Players Paul McCreesh Gabrieli Consort - Handel: Messiah, HWV56 [CD]

Experience the timeless beauty of Handel's masterpiece, Messiah, HWV56, performed by the renowned Gabrieli Players and Paul McCreesh. This critically acclaimed album showcases the exceptional talent of the Gabrieli Consort, delivering a captivating rendition of this iconic oratorio. Immerse yourself in the rich harmonies and emotive storytelling of Handel's music, as each track is expertly curated to convey the profound themes of redemption and salvation. Let the transcendent voices and orchestral arrangements transport you to a world of spiritual enlightenment and musical excellence. Discover the magic of Handel's Messiah with this exquisite recording.

CD 1

Sinfonia (Grave - Allegro Moderato)

Recitative, Accompanied (Tenor): Comfort Ye My People

Song (Tenor): Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted

Chorus: And The Glory Of The Lord Shall Be Revealed

Recitative, Accompanied (Bass): Thus Saith The Lord Of Hosts

Song (Soprano II): But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming

Chorus: And He Shall Purify The Sons Of Levi

Recitative (Contralto): Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive

Song (Contralto) And Chorus: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion

Recitative, Accompanied (Bass): For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover The Earth

Song (Bass): The People That Walked In Darkness

Chorus: For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)

Recitative (Soprano I): There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field - Recitative, Accompanied (Soprano I) - Recitative (Soprano I) And Io, The Angel Of The Lord

Chorus: Glory To God In The Highest

Song (Soprano I): Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion

Recitative (Soprano I): Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind

Song (Soprano I): He Shall Feed His Flock

Chorus: His Yoke Is Easy

Chorus: Behold The Lamb Of God

Song (Contralto): He Was Despised

Chorus: Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs

CD 2

Chorus: And With His Stripes We Are Healed

Chorus: All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray

Recitative, Accompanied (Tenor): All They That See Him

Chorus: He Trusted In God

Recitative, Accompanied (Tenor): Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart

Song (Tenor): Behold, And See

Recitative, Accompanied (Soprano I): He Was Cut Off

Song (Soprano I): But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In Hell

Chorus: Lift Up Your Heads

Recitative (Tenor). Unto Which Of The Angels

Chorus: Let All The Angels Of God Worship Him

Song (Soprano II): Thou Art Gone Up On High

Chorus: The Lord Gave The World

Song (Soprano I): How Beautiful Are The Feet

Chorus: Their Sound Is Gone Out

Song (Bass): Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage Together?

Chorus: Let Us Break Their Bonds Assunder

Recitative (Tenor): He That Dwelleth In Heaven - Song (Tenor): Thou Shalt Break Them

Chorus: Hallelujah

Song (Soprano II): I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

Chorus: Since By Man Came Death

Recitative, Accompanied (Bass): Behold, I Tell You A Mystery

Song (Bass): The Trumpet Shall Sound

Recitative (Contralto): Then Shall Be Brought To Pass

Duet (Contralto & Tenor): O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?

Chorus: But Thanks Be To God

Song (Soprano I): If God Be For Us

Chorus: Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain - Amen

Blu-ray

Sinfonia (Grave - Allegro Moderato)

Recitative, Accompanied (Tenor): Comfort Ye My People

Song (Tenor): Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted

Chorus: And The Glory Of The Lord Shall Be Revealed

Recitative, Accompanied (Bass): Thus Saith The Lord Of Hosts

Song (Soprano II): But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming

Chorus: And He Shall Purify The Sons Of Levi

Recitative (Contralto): Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive

Song (Contralto) And Chorus: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion

Recitative, Accompanied (Bass): For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover The Earth

Song (Bass): The People That Walked In Darkness

Chorus: For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)

Recitative (Soprano I): There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field - Recitative, Accompanied (Soprano I) - Recitative (Soprano I) And Io, The Angel Of The Lord

Chorus: Glory To God In The Highest

Song (Soprano I): Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion

Recitative (Soprano I): Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind

Song (Soprano I): He Shall Feed His Flock

Chorus: His Yoke Is Easy

Chorus: Behold The Lamb Of God

Song (Contralto): He Was Despised

Chorus: Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs

Chorus: And With His Stripes We Are Healed

Chorus: All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray

Recitative, Accompanied (Tenor): All They That See Him

Chorus: He Trusted In God

Recitative, Accompanied (Tenor): Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart

Song (Tenor): Behold, And See

Recitative, Accompanied (Soprano I): He Was Cut Off

Song (Soprano I): But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In Hell

Chorus: Lift Up Your Heads

Recitative (Tenor). Unto Which Of The Angels

Chorus: Let All The Angels Of God Worship Him

Song (Soprano II): Thou Art Gone Up On High

Chorus: The Lord Gave The World

Song (Soprano I): How Beautiful Are The Feet

Chorus: Their Sound Is Gone Out

Song (Bass): Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage Together?

Chorus: Let Us Break Their Bonds Assunder

Recitative (Tenor): He That Dwelleth In Heaven - Song (Tenor): Thou Shalt Break Them

Chorus: Hallelujah

Song (Soprano II): I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

Chorus: Since By Man Came Death

Recitative, Accompanied (Bass): Behold, I Tell You A Mystery

Song (Bass): The Trumpet Shall Sound

Recitative (Contralto): Then Shall Be Brought To Pass

Duet (Contralto & Tenor): O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?

Chorus: But Thanks Be To God

Song (Soprano I): If God Be For Us

Chorus: Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain - Amen

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 28948399529

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