Georg friederich Handel - Handel: Messiah [CD]

Experience the timeless beauty of Handel's Messiah performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of renowned conductor Karl Richter. This iconic oratorio features stunning vocal solos and majestic choral arrangements, showcasing the orchestra's exceptional musicianship and Richter's masterful interpretation. From the uplifting "Hallelujah Chorus" to the poignant "He Was Despised," this recording captures the essence of Handel's masterpiece in all its glory. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque music and revel in the exquisite artistry of this legendary collaboration.

Disc 1

1. Symphony - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

2. 1. Accompagnato: Comfort ye, My people - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

3. 2. Air: Evry Valley shall be exalted - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Edgar Krapp

4. 3. Chorus: And the glory of the Lord - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

5. 4. Accompagnato: Thus saith the Lord - Donald McIntyre, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

6. 5. Air: But who may abide the day of his coming - Donald McIntyre, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

7. 6. Chorus: And He shall purify the sons of Levi - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

8. 7. Recitavive + 8. Aria: O thou that tellest good tidings - Anna Reynolds, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

9. 9. Chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

10. 10. Accompagnato: For behold, darkness shall cover - Donald McIntyre, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

11. 11. Air: The people that walked in darkness - Donald McIntyre, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

12. 12. Chorus: For unto us a Child is born - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir

13. 13. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony) - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

14. 14. Recitative: There were shepherds - Accompagnato: And lo, the angel of the Lord - Recitative: And the angel said unto them - Accompagnato: And suddenly - Helen Donath, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

15. 15. Chorus: Glory to God in the highest - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Edgar Krapp, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

16. 16. Air: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion - Helen Donath, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

17. 17a.Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind ..18a. He Shall Feed - Helen Donath, Anna Reynolds, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

18. 19. His yoke is easy - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

19. 20. Behold the Lamb of God - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

20. 21. Air: He was despised - Anna Reynolds, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

21. 22. Chorus: Surely He hath borne our griefs - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Edgar Krapp, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

Disc 2

1. 23. Chorus: And with His stripes we are healed - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Edgar Krapp, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

2. 24. Chorus: All we like sheep have gone astray - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

3. 25. Accompagnato: All they that see Him - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

4. 26. Chorus: He trusted in God - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

5. 27. Accompagnato: Thy rebuke hath broken His heart - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

6. 28. Arioso: Behold and see - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

7. 29. He was cut off - 30. Air: But Thou didst not leave - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

8. 31. Chorus: Lift up your heads - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Edgar Krapp, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

9. Recitativo: Unto which of the angels - Chorus: Let all the Angels - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Hedwig Bilgram, Edgar Krapp, Gordon Webb, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

10. 34a. Air: Thou art gone up on high - Anna Reynolds, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

11. 35. Chorus: The Lord gave the word - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

12. 36. Air: How beautiful are the feet - Helen Donath, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

13. 37a. Chorus: Their sound is gone out - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

14. 38. Air: Why do the nations - Donald McIntyre, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

15. 39. Chorus: Let us break their bonds asunder - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Edgar Krapp, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

16. 40. Recitativo: He that dwelleth - 41. Air: Thou shalt break them - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

17. 42. Chorus: Hallelujah - The John Alldis Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

18. 43. Air: I know that my Redeemer liveth - Helen Donath, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

19. 44. Chorus: Since by man came death - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

20. 45. Behold, I tell you a mystery - 46. Aria: The trumpet shall sound - Donald McIntyre, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Gordon Webb

21. 47. Then shall be brought to pass - 48. O death.. - 49. But thanks be to God - Anna Reynolds, Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

22. 50. Air: If God be for us - Helen Donath, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter

23. 51. Worthy is the Lamb - Blessing and honour - - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, Edgar Krapp, The John Alldis Choir, John Alldis

24. 52. Chorus: Amen - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter, The John Alldis Choir

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 28945302829

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