Handel (1685-1759) - Messiah : Dijkstra / B'Rock, Bavarian Radio Choir, J.Doyle, Zazzo, Davislim, N.Davies (2CD) - Import 2 CD

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Handel (1685-1759)

Description:

Since its premiere in 1742, "Messiah" has been performed countless times around the world to great acclaim. Especially the well-known "Hallelujah Chorus," which is the climax of the work, has become a standard repertoire for choral groups around the world. This performance delves deeply into the entirety of "Messiah," allowing the listener to experience Christ's suffering together. The Annunciation, the Nativity, and eternal life. The choir and soloists sing precisely in warm tones. The orchestra playing is the Belgian old instrument orchestra "Ba'roc", an ensemble that plays warm and mellow sounds rather than the more recent trend of stimulating performances. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Symphony: Grave
2.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Accompagnato: Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
3.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Aria: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
4.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
5.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Accompagnato: Thus saith the Lord (Bass)
6.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Aria: But who may abide the day of his coming (Alto)
7.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
8.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
9.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Aria: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto, Chorus)
10.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Accompagnato: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Aria: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
13.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Pifa (Pastoral Symphony): Larghetto
14.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Recitative: There were shepards abiding in the field (Soprano)
15.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Accompagnato: And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them (Soprano)
16.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Recitative: And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
17.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Accompagnato: And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
18.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
19.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Aria: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
20.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind be open'd (Alto)
21.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: Aria: He shall feed his flock (Soprano, Alto)
22.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part I: His yoke is easy (Chorus)
23.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part II: Behold, The Lamb of God (Chorus)
24.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part II: Aria: He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
25.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part II: Surely, he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
26.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part II: And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
27.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part II: All we like sheep (Chorus)
28.Messiah, HWV 56 - Part III: Amen (Chorus)