Experience the timeless masterpiece "The Messiah, HWV 56" by George Frideric Handel, a monumental work that has captivated audiences for centuries. Composed in a mere 24 days in 1741, this oratorio is a testament to Handel's extraordinary genius and productivity. The album, released on November 22, 2019, under the Alia Vox label, features the complete three-part oratorio, spanning approximately two hours and eight minutes.
"The Messiah" is a profound exploration of faith and redemption, with its text drawn from the King James Bible. The album showcases Handel's mastery of choral and operatic forms, blending powerful choruses with intimate arias and recitatives. From the stirring "Sinfony Overture" to the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus, each track is a testament to Handel's ability to evoke deep spiritual and musical experiences.
This recording offers a comprehensive journey through Handel's iconic work, featuring a stellar cast of vocalists and musicians. The album's duration of 53 tracks ensures that every nuance of Handel's composition is captured, providing a rich and immersive listening experience. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Handel's music, this album is a treasure trove of musical excellence.
(C) 2019 Alia Vox
Tracks
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Sinfony Overture Grave. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Recitative Accompagnato "Comfort ye My People"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Air "Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Chorus "And the Glory of The Lord"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Recitative Accompagnato: Thus Saith The LordGeorge Frideric Handel, Matthias Winckhler, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Air "But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?George Frideric Handel, Damien Guillon, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Chorus "And He Shall Purify"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Recitative "Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive"George Frideric Handel, Damien Guillon, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Air & Chorus "O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion"George Frideric Handel, Damien Guillon, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Recitative Accompagnato "For, Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth"George Frideric Handel, Matthias Winckhler, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Air "The People That Walked in Darkness"George Frideric Handel, Matthias Winckhler, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Chorus "For Unto Us a Child Is Born"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Pifa "Pastoral Symphony"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Recitative "There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field"George Frideric Handel, Rachel Redmond, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Recitative Accompagnato "And, lo, The Angel of the Lord Came Upon Them"George Frideric Handel, Rachel Redmond, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Recitative "And the Angel Said Unto Them"George Frideric Handel, Rachel Redmond, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Chorus "Glory to God"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Air "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion"George Frideric Handel, Rachel Redmond, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Recitative "Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind"George Frideric Handel, Damien Guillon, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Air "He Shall Feed His Flock"George Frideric Handel, Rachel Redmond, Damien Guillon, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part I: Chorus "His Yoke Is Easy"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "Behold the Lamb of God"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Air "He Was Despised"George Frideric Handel, Damien Guillon, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "And With His Stripes We Are Healed"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Recitative Accompagnato "All They That See Him, Laugh Him to Scorn"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "He Trusted in God"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Recitative Accompagnato "Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Air "Behold, And See if There Be Any Sorrow"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Recitative Accompagnato "He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the Living"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Air "But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "Lift Up Your Heads, O ye Gates"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Recitative: Unto Which of the Angels Said He at Any Time"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "Let All the Angels of God Worship Him"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Air "Thou Art Gone Up on High"George Frideric Handel, Damien Guillon, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "The Lord Gave the Word"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Air "How Beautiful Are the Feet"George Frideric Handel, Rachel Redmond, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "Their Sound Is Gone Out"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Air "Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together?"George Frideric Handel, Matthias Winckhler, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Recitative "He That Dwelleth in Heaven"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Air "Thou Shalt Break Them"George Frideric Handel, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Chorus "Hallelujah"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part III: Air "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth"George Frideric Handel, Rachel Redmond, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part III: Chorus "Since By Man Came Death"George Frideric Handel, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part III: Recitative Accompagnato "Behold, I Tell You a Mystery"George Frideric Handel, Matthias Winckhler, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part III: Air "The Trumpet Shall Sound"George Frideric Handel, Matthias Winckhler, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part III: Recitative "Then Shall Be Bought to Pass"George Frideric Handel, Damien Guillon, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part III: Duet "O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?"George Frideric Handel, Damien Guillon, Nicholas Mulroy, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
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