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Handel: Messiah (Foundling Hospital Version 1754)

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George Frideric Handel (Composer), Christopher Hogwood (Conductor), The Academy of Ancient Music (Orchestra), Format: Audio CD

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Disc: 1

1	No. 1 Sinfony - AAM/Christopher Hogwood
2	No. 2 Recitative: Comfort ye my people - Paul Elliot
3	No. 4 Chorus: And the glory of the Lord - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
4	No. 5 Recitative: Thus saith the Lord; No. 6 Air: But who my abide - David Thomas
5	No. 7 Chorus: And he shall purify - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
6	Reciative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive; No. 8 Air and Chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion - Carolyn Watkinson
7	No.9 Recitative: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth; No.10 Air: The people that walked in darkness - David Thomas
8	No. 11 Chorus: For unto us a child is born - Chor Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
9	No. 12 Pfifa - AAM/Christopher Hogwood
10	Part l: No.14a Recitative: There Were Shepherds, Abiding In The Field/No.14b: And Lo, The Angel... - Judith Nelson
11	No. 16 Air: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion - Judith Nelson
12	Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind - No. 17 Duet: He shall feed his flock - Judith Nelson
13	No. 18 chorus: His yoke is easy, and his burden is light - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
14	Behold the Lamb of God (No. 22) - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
15	He Was Despised - Carolyn Watkinson

Disc: 2

1	Surely He hath borne our griefs (No. 24) - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
2	And With His Stripes We Are Healed - Paul Elliot
3	All they that see him to scorn - Paul Elliot
4	Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart - Paul Elliot
5	But thou didst not leave his oul in hell - Judith Nelson
6	Lift up yuor heads, O ye gates - Carolyn Watkinson
7	Behold, and see if there by any sorrow (No. 30)Unto which of the angles said he at any time - Paul Elliot
8	Thou Art Gone Up On High - Emma Kirkby
9	The Lord Gave the Word - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
10	How Beautiful Are the Feet - Judith Nelson
11	Their Sound Is Gone Out - Judith Nelson
12	Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together? - David Thomas
13	He That Dwelleth in Heaven - Paul Elliot
14	Hallelujah - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
15	I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Judith Nelson
16	Since By Man Came Death - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
17	Behold, I Tell You a Mystery - Thomas L.Thomas
18	Then Shall Be Brought to Pass - Carolyn Watkinson
19	But Thanks Be to God - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
20	If god for us - Emma Kirkby
21	Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston
22	Amen - Chor Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford/Simon Preston

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HOGWOOD C. / ACADEMY OF ANCIEN

Product details

Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.29 x 13.21 x 3.2 cm; 252.02 Grams
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ L'Oiseau Lyre
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 028943048828
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1991
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ ADD
Label ‏ : ‎ L'Oiseau Lyre
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000004CXU
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

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Mr. Pj Martin

If you need a lockdown treat, don't hesitete.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 17 May 2020

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I've always been a fan of the Trevor Pinnock version of Messiah since it was recommended to me about 20 years ago. It has style, subtlety and pizzazz. I have another 4 versions which also have their virtues. But I only learned a few weeks ago that Hogwood's was the original "historically informed" (if that's the current jargon) version. I thought I'd just give myself a "lockdown treat" with it.
But oh, no, this is the real thing. Not as subjectively pacy as Pinnock's but beautifully judged, wonderfully sung.
If you need a lockdown treat, don't hesitete.

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Torbjørn Lygre

The Most perfecting Messiah

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 9 October 2012

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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 Consort & Players, Paul McCreesh)ARCHIV PRODUKTION
London version 1751 (on Naxos with Contre-tenors, boy choir)
Dublin version 1749 (On Naxos with the The Scholars Baroque Ensemble)
Version with English Chamber Orchestra on BRILLIANT CLASSICS
Version with Les Arts Florissants & William Christie on HARMONIA MUNDI
Version with John Eliot Gardiner on PHILIPS/DECCA
Version with The English Concert and Choir & Trevor Pinnock on ARCHIV PRODUKTION

My favorite recording is THIS ON from 1979/80 I'm 110 happy with this on. My Journey is over. Perfecto Handel.
Buy it before it too late. THIS IS THE ONLY ONE MESSIAHS FOR ME!

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H. Hebden

Lightness and clarity

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 31 December 2014

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A number of reviewers have said that this version is a "purer" version of "The Messiah" and I was very pleasantly surprised by the clarity of the music and choral passages. Having been brought up on the Sir Malcolm Sargent and Huddersfield Choral Society version, this performance has a lightness of touch but loses none of the power of the original. I can recommend the Foundling Hospital version as being closer to Handel's original concept and a delight to listen to and appreciate. Don't throw away Sir Malcolm Sargent's version though!!

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Full-bodied expression of Handel's faith

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 3 May 2017

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The very best version of The Messiah, the Foundling Hospital version. Such a wonderful gift to that amazing 18th century charitable institution and a wonderful gift to the world, whether you share Mr Handel's faith and beliefs or not. I have given this as a gift in the past yet not had a copy for myself until now. Emma Kirkby at the height of her powers, angelic and strong. Fabulous!

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Mike T

I needed this version!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 24 October 2018

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When my mother passed away there was only one piece of music I knew she wanted, I had bought her the vinyl 30 years before. However the record was badly scratched through regular use so I needed this item urgently. All came through and left us to the music she loved.

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Lynx file

Music to move into the era it was performed.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 2 October 2014

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A superb cd if you are a lover of Ancient Instruments - if not, why not? Loved everything about it- the sounds and the quality. Sadly it was the death of Christopher Hogwood that I found it. Have also bought Handels Water Music and Music for the Fireworks. Saving the Messiah till nearer Christmas. I know it was meant to be played at around Easter time, but for me Christmas is the best time.

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Ali

crystal clear

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 26 December 2013

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I had already got this on CD, then on my kindle so have kind of bought it twice over - but could listen to it all day. It is all the more meaningful if you also visit Handel House in London, then the Foundling Hospital in Bloomsbury, then if you listen to this it has huge added poignancy and historical insight. would give it six out of five if I could.

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Michael Oliver

This is the yard stick sound with which to judge ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 13 June 2017

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This is the yard stick sound with which to judge other versions you may hear. It is a classic case again of less being more. The lithe sound presents such a revelation of an argument for this often hackneyed oratorio.

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