"Highlights from Handel's Messiah" is a captivating collection of some of the most beloved arias and choruses from George Frideric Handel's iconic oratorio, "Messiah." Released in 1995 under the Menuetto Classics label, this album offers a concise yet powerful journey through Handel's masterpiece, distilling it down to approximately 40 minutes of sublime choral and orchestral performances.
Featuring renowned soloists and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this recording brings together the brilliance of Handel's composition with the expertise of some of the most celebrated musicians of the time. The album includes well-known pieces such as "For Unto Us a Child Is Born," "Hallelujah," and "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth," showcasing the depth and range of Handel's musical genius.
The album's duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes ensures that each track is given the attention it deserves, allowing the listener to fully appreciate the intricate details and emotional resonance of Handel's work. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Highlights from Handel's Messiah" offers a timeless and enriching listening experience that highlights the enduring legacy of one of the greatest composers in history.
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Tracks
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 1. SinfonyGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 2. Comfort Ye My PeopleGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Peter Marschik, Ivan Sharpe
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 3. Every Valley Shall Be ExaltedGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Peter Marschik, Ivan Sharpe
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 4. And the Glory of the LordGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 12. For Unto Us a Child Is BornGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 13. Pastoral SymphonyGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 14a. There Were Shepherds Abiding in the FieldGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Max Emanuel Cencic, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 17. Glory to God in the HighestGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 18. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of ZionGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Max Emanuel Cencic, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 20. He Shall Feed his Flock Like a ShepherdGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Charles Humphries, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: 21. His Yoke is EasyGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. II: 24. Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs and Carried Our SorrowsGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. II: 25. And With His Stripes We Are HealedGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. II: 26. All We Like Sheep Have Gone AstrayGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. II: 38. How Beautiful Are the Feet of ThemGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Charles Humphries, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. II: 39. Their Sound is Gone OutGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. II: 43. Thou Shalt Break Them With a Rod of IronGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Ivan Sharpe, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. II: 44. HallelujahGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. III: 45. I Know That My Redeemer LivethGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Max Emanuel Cencic, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. III: 46. Since By Man Came DeathGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. III: 48. The Trumpet Shall SoundGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Robert Torday, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. III: 50. O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?George Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Ivan Sharpe, Charles Humphries, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. III: 51. But Thanks Be to GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. III: 53. Worthy is the Lamb & AmenGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy Of London, Vienna Boys' Choir, Chorus Viennensis, Peter Marschik
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