Immerse yourself in the timeless masterpiece of George Frideric Handel with "Handel: Le Messie, extraits," a captivating collection of excerpts from his iconic oratorio "Messiah," HWV 56. Released on January 1, 1961, under the BNF Collection label, this album offers a concise yet powerful 15-minute journey through some of the most celebrated choral and orchestral works in classical music history.
Experience the grandeur of Handel's compositional genius as you are transported through the opening Sinfonia, the triumphant chorus "For Unto Us a Child Is Born," and the serene Pifa. The album also features a series of recitatives and accompagnatos that narrate the angelic visitation to the shepherds, culminating in the glorious chorus "Glory to God." This selection showcases Handel's unparalleled ability to blend dramatic storytelling with sublime musical expression, making it a quintessential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 1: No. 1, SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 3: No. 12, Chorus. "For Unto Us a Child Is Born"George Frideric Handel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, Sir Adrian Boult
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 4: No. 13, PifaGeorge Frideric Handel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 4: No. 14a, Recitative. "There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Fields"George Frideric Handel, Jennifer Vyvyan, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 4: No. 14b, Accompagnato. "And Lo, the Angel of the Lord Came Upon Them"George Frideric Handel, Jennifer Vyvyan, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 4: No. 15, Recitative. "And the Angel Said Unto Them"George Frideric Handel, Jennifer Vyvyan, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 4: No. 16, Accompagnato. "And Suddenly There Was with the Angel"George Frideric Handel, Jennifer Vyvyan, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1, Scene 4: No. 17, Chorus. "Glory to God"George Frideric Handel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, Sir Adrian Boult
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