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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Symphony - London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 2. 1. Accompagnato: Comfort ye, My people - John Wakefield, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 3. 2. Air: Ev'ry Valley shall be exalted - John Wakefield, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 4. 3. Chorus: And the glory of the Lord - London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 5. 4. Accompagnato: Thus saith the Lord - John Shirley-Quirk, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 6. 5. Air: "But who may abide the day of his coming" - Helen Watts, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 7. 6. Chorus: And He shall purify the sons of Levi - London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 8. 7. Recit: Behold, a Virgin shall conceive 8. Aria:O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion 9. Coro - Helen Watts, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 9. 10. Accompagnato: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth 11. Aria: The people that walked in darkness - John Shirley-Quirk, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 10. 12. Chorus: "For unto us a Child is born" - London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Chorus: Surely He hath borne - And with His stripes - All we like sheep - London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 2. 25. Accompagnato: All they that see Him - John Wakefield, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 3. 26. Chorus: He trusted in God - London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 4. 27. Accompagnato: Thy rebuke hath broken His heart - John Wakefield, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 5. 28. Arioso: Behold and see - John Wakefield, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 6. Recitativo accompagnato: He was cut off - Air: But Thou didst not leave - Heather Harper, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis, John Wakefield | |||
| 7. 31. Chorus: Lift up your heads - London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 8. Recitativo: Unto which of the angels - Chorus: Let all the Angels - John Wakefield, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis, London Symphony Chorus | |||
| 9. 34a. Air: "Thou art gone up on high" - Helen Watts, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis, John Shirley-Quirk | |||
| 10. 36. Air: How beautiful are the feet - Heather Harper, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
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89 of 90 people found the following review helpful
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Don't be put off by the fact that the original recording was made in the 1980s. It's been re-engineered and is simply top notch! This is by far the best recording I've ever come across. The fact that it's on a Phillips label doesn't hurt either. The orchestra (LSO)is just right--not too heavy, not too light, and the interpretations are superb. Can't go wrong with the label, the orchestra, or the composer.
157 of 160 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a CD version of an 80's recording which is so good I've stuck with it rather than going for a newer one. The LSO chorus are excellent, light-footed and accurate; Colin Davis takes them through some of the numbers at high speed but they make it sound easy (it isn't, as anyone who's sung Messiah will know). Helen Watts is a beautiful and moving alto soloist and John Shirley-Quirk is also outstanding.
70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This recording was made in 1966, so is all the more remarkable, considering the plethera of recordings to date. John Wakefield is an unsual choice, with a suitable heroic ring to the voice. John Shirley-Quirk, as ever, brilliant, with Helen Watts a smooth and sonorous Contralto. The final soloist, Heather Harper is fresh and brilliant of sound. The whole direction by Sir Colin Davis, with the LSO is captivating. Do not miss this chance to own.
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This performance dates originally from 1966, with this particular reissue being put out in 1993. It is a very fine performance in several ways, which is not surprising given the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by DAVID BRYSON
sixteen
a beautiful piece of music sung by a talented group of sixteen. rewarding listening makes one appreciate each of the amazing voices of this talented group of sixteen.
Published 1 month ago by mullman
Memories restored
My mother used to own a copy of the Messiah on Record. It went in a classic "clear out" of records and she's been asking for it for a few years so.. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gordon
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What joy this gave me over the Christmas period. Had to play it when my wife was out though, since it is not her taste. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Scotpacker
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excellent value for money at well under ten
pounds for the double albun... Read more
excellent value for money at well under ten
pounds for the double albun... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Gordon Tomlinson
Everything perfect
I received the product in perfect conditions. As I live in Catalonia (Spain), there's always a bit of delay as regards the date of hand-in, but everything fine! Would deal again. Read more
Published 18 months ago by jcapdevilafontanals
A good traditional reading
I bought this because it was cheap. Overall, I got what I paid for.
I confess I like the more recent, smaller ensemble versions of "Messiah", my particular favourite... Read more
I confess I like the more recent, smaller ensemble versions of "Messiah", my particular favourite... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Teemacs
Handel With Care
He could coin a tune, couldn't he, old George Frideric. Though my parishioners still wonder that he chose to premiere the work in Dublin and not Galway...
Published on 12 April 2010 by Bishop of Galway
Bargain Messiah
Never having got to know this noble work beyond its famous highlights, I decided that a complete recording was long overdue. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by Philip Watts
thoroughly enjoyed the CD
I am not an expert in any shape or form about classical music or a collector of huge number of CDs but Handel's Messiah has always been been my favourite. Read more
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