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2CD -Hogwood
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard this recording as a teen on vinyl and have spend the last few years trying to track it down on CD. The appeal of this particular version is that it is scored for a small orchestra, such as would have performed it at the time of writing, and without any more modern instruments that have crept into use since the piece was written. This makes the sound so much more precise and clear, and every nuance can be heard. The soloists are outstanding, particularly the alto which has the most demanding part and can so often disappoint. And it's a small point, but the choir sings in an English accent. Basically buy this version of the Messiah over any others - it's loads better!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By ST Nicholls
Format:Audio CD
The first ever version I bought of the Messiah was this recording on vinyl when it was first released. Having long ago banished my turntable to the attick I have regularly asked for CD's of the Messiah as gifts.
Having been dissapointed time and again by slow, overblown, durgy or football crowd renditions i finally sought out the CD version of this masterpeice again.
What joy! Such a lively flowing fresh performance unmatched by any other I've heard. If you're tired of ponderous, brash hollywood cast of thousands versions of this masterpiece, tell your family NOT to buy you yet another budget priced recording - hang the expense- this is the CD for you.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Derrick Neve
Format:Audio CD
If you want a copy of the Messiah but are daunted by the choice, this is the one you want.
This is performed on "original instruments" and therefore is as pure as it's going to get. But whether you're a purist or just a happy appreciator (like me), this is the most wonderful, most glorious rendering of this piece of music!
The day we got these two CDs we dedicated the day to listening to it as a family with pauses after each of the three sections. I typed up copies of the words for everyone, we turned the speakers up and it was almost like being there in concert. Everyone now has a great appreciation for both the music and the words.
Just glorious music!
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Flawless
For all its famous choruses and arias, Handel's Messiah in its entirety used sometimes to be a bit of a plod. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Johnny Walker
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Yesssss!
Messiah: A Sacred Oratario This is the one! Quite an old recording now, but still my favourite. There are minor irritations; some pronunciations seem a little bizarre, but the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. A. D. Shorto
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fabulous
I could listen to this all day. This is the first production I have heard so cannot compare with other productions. I was hoping for good soloists and certainly found that.
Published 6 months ago by L. Trodd
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The Most perfecting Messiah
I've got many recordings of this Works.
Short List: Founding Hospital Version 1754 (with Christopher Hogwood & The Academy of Ancient Music)L'OISEAU-LYRE
(With Gabriel... Read more
Short List: Founding Hospital Version 1754 (with Christopher Hogwood & The Academy of Ancient Music)L'OISEAU-LYRE
(With Gabriel... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Torbjørn Lygre
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Benchmark recording of the Messiah
Most of the recordings of the Messiah rely rather on the brilliance of Handel's compostion than on the soloists to create an acceptable product. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Gawie Wolmarans
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Hogwood's Messiah
I confess I am writing this review having only listened to the highlights but on the strength of my enjoyment, I have ordered the whole set. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bacchus
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Still a Great Recording!
I bought this to replace the original vinyl version, no longer listened to. It was a good choice. Christopher Hogwood has the most brilliant touch with any musical piece that he... Read more
Published 20 months ago by John Shortland
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Probably the best Messiah recording available
This is probably the best Messiah recording available. All the singers and the orchestra are just perfect. It imitates the Foundling Hospital version of 1754. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2011 by cegg
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My favourite Messiah
This is my favourite version of Messiah - by a distance, although I have a soft spot for the Naxos version. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2010 by Mike Davey
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A tremendously effective account
I've had this on the shelf for so long it's falling to bits but it is still surprising, lively, profound and wonderful. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2010 by Pat Collins
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