Experience the timeless masterpiece "Der Messias" by George Frideric Handel, a monumental work in the classical choral repertoire. This 2022 release by Warner Music Group and X5 Music Group offers a comprehensive journey through Handel's iconic oratorio, originally composed in 1742. Spanning over two hours and nineteen minutes, this album features the renowned "Hallelujah" chorus and a rich tapestry of solos, duets, and choral pieces that showcase the depth and breadth of Handel's musical genius.
The album includes all three parts of Handel's "Messiah," meticulously performed by a stellar ensemble of soloists and chorus, accompanied by a full orchestra. From the stirring opening "Sinfony" to the triumphant finale "But Thanks Be to God," each track is a testament to Handel's ability to convey profound spiritual themes through music. The album's highlight is the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus, a piece that has become synonymous with Handel's name and continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
"Der Messias" is not just a collection of beautiful music; it is a historical and cultural landmark. Handel's oratorio has been performed and celebrated for centuries, and this recording captures the essence of its enduring appeal. The album's detailed tracklist includes a variety of vocal styles and orchestrations, from the soothing "Comfort Ye My People" to the dramatic "Why Do the Nations."
This album is a perfect addition to any classical music collection, offering a rich listening experience that highlights Handel's compositional skill and the timeless beauty of his music. Whether you are a seasoned Handel enthusiast or a newcomer to his work, "Der Messias" promises an enriching and uplifting experience.
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Tracks
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 1: Sinfony. Grave - Allegro ModeratoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 1: Comfort Ye My People (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 1: Air. Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 1: And the Glory of the Lord (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 2: Thus Saith the Lord (Bass)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Benjamin Luxon, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 2: Air. But Who May Abide? (Alto)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 2: And He Shall Purify (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 3: Recitative. Behold! a Virgin Shall Conceive (Alto)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 3: Air. O Thou That Tellest (Alto)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 3: O Thou That Tellest (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 3: For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth (Bass)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Benjamin Luxon, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 3: Air. The People That Walked in Darkness (Bass)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Benjamin Luxon, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 3: For Unto Us a Child Is Born (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 4: Pifa (Pastoral Symphony). LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 4: Glory to God (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 4: Recitative. There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field (Soprano)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 5: Air. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion (Soprano)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 5: Recitative. Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Opened (Alto)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 5: Duet. He Shall Feed His Flock ... Come Unto Him All Ye That Labour (Soprano & Alto)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1 Scene 5: His Yoke Is Easy (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: Air. He Was Despised (Alto)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: And with His Stripes (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: All We Like Sheep (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: All They That See Him (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: He Trusted in God (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: Air. Behold, and See (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 2: Recitative. He Was Cut Off (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 2: Air. But Thou Didst Not Leave (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 3: Lift up Your Heads (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 4: Recitative. Unto Which of the Angels (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 4: Let All the Angels of God (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 5: Air. Thou Art Gone Up on High (Alto)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 5: The Lord Gave the Word (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 5: Air. How Beautiful Are the Feet (Soprano)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 5: Their Sound Is Gone Out (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 6: Air. Why Do the Nations (Bass)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Benjamin Luxon, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 6: Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder (ChorusGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 6: Recitative. He That Dwelleth in Heaven (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 7: Air. Thou Shalt Break Them (Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 Scene 1: Air. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth (Soprano)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: No. 44, Hallelujah (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3 Scene 1: Since by Man Came Death (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3 Scene 2: Behold I Tell You a Mystery (Bass)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Benjamin Luxon, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3 Scene 2: Air. The Trumpet Shall Sound (Bass)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Benjamin Luxon, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3 Scene 3: Recitative. Then Shall Be Brought to Pass (Alto)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3 Scene 3: Duet. O Death, Where Is Thy Sting (Alto & Tenor)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, James Bowman, Robert Tear, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3 Scene 3: But Thanks Be to God (Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
George Frideric Handel, born in 1685 in Halle, Germany, is one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era, renowned for his enduring influence on classical music. His prolific career spanned various genres, including operas, oratorios, anthems, and concerti grossi. Handel's compositions, such as the iconic 'Water Music' and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks', continue to captivate audiences today. After settling in London in 1712, he became a prominent figure in British musical life, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural landscape. Handel's works are celebrated for their grandeur and emotional depth, making him a cornerstone of the Baroque period and a symbol of European musical heritage. His final resting place is in the south transept of Westminster Abbey, a testament to his enduring legacy.
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