Handel (1685-1759) - Messiah -Dublin Version 1742 : Hans-Christoph Rademann / Gaechinger Cantorey, Mields, Schachtner, Knaus, Kristjansson, Berndt (2CD) - Import 2 CD

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Chopin / Rowicki

Description:

The Gechingen Choir was founded by Helmut Rilling, choral conductor of the 1742 Dublin premiere version of "Handel's Messiah" by Rademann & Gechinger Kantorai; since 2016, Rilling's successor, Hans Christoph Rademann, together with his newly founded Baroque Orchestra The choir operates under the name Gehinger Kantorai. The choir is an orthodox choir rooted in the German tradition. This recording of Handel's "Messiah" is from the edition used for the first performance in Dublin, Ireland, in 1742. Inspired by his friend Charles Jennens' libretto, Handel wrote "Messiah" in about three weeks, from August 22 to September 14, 1741, a total of 53 pieces and a performance time of two hours. It was premiered in Dublin on April 13, 1742, with great success. Handel went on to revise and re-perform the work, and there are several versions of the score in use today. There is an anecdote that King George II was so moved by the "Hallelujah" part that he stood up when the work was premiered in London. Dorothee Meals is a famous German soprano.Two up-and-coming countertenors, Benno Schachtner and Tobias Knauss. Benedikt Christiansson, a remarkable tenor from Iceland. Baritone Tobias Berndt, who also studied with Fischer-Dieskau, and the soloists are also very talented. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Messiah~Part I: Symphony
2.Messiah~Part I: Accompagnato: Comfort ye, my people
3.Messiah~Part I: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
4.Messiah~Part I: Chorus: And the glory of the Lord
5.Messiah~Part I: Accompagnato: Thus saith the Lord
6.Messiah~Part I: Recitative: But who may abide
7.Messiah~Part I: Chorus: And He shall purify
8.Messiah~Part I: Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive
9.Messiah~Part I: Air: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
10.Messiah~Part I: Chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
11.Messiah~Part I: Accompagnato: for behold, darkness shall cover the earth
12.Messiah~Part I: Air: The people that walked in darkness
13.Messiah~Part I: Chorus: For unto us a Child is born
14.Messiah~Part I: Pifa
15.Messiah~Part I: Recitative: There were shepherds
16.Messiah~Part I: Accompagnato: And lo, the angel of the Lord
17.Messiah~Part I: Recitative: And the angel said unto them
18.Messiah~Part I: Recitativo: And suddenly there was with the angel
19.Messiah~Part I: Chorus: Glory to God in the highest
20.Messiah~Part I: Air: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion
21.Messiah~Part I: Recitative: Then shall the eyes
22.Messiah~Part I: Air: He shall feed His flock
23.Messiah~Part I: Chorus: His yoke is easy
24.Messiah~Part II: Chorus: Behold the Lamb of god
25.Messiah~Part II: Air: He was despised
26.Messiah~Part II: Chorus: Surely, He hath borne our griefs
27.Messiah~Part II: Chorus: And with His stripes we are healed
28.Messiah~Part II: Chorus: All we like sheep have gone astray

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