Experience the timeless masterpiece "Messiah...Refreshed!" by George Frideric Handel, reimagined and reorchestrated by the brilliant Sir Eugene Goossens. This captivating album, released on April 3, 2020, under Signum Records, offers a fresh perspective on Handel's iconic oratorio, originally composed in 1741. Conducted by Jonathan Griffith and performed by the esteemed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this recording brings together the rich, vibrant reorchestration of Goossens with the powerful vocals and instrumentation that have made "Messiah" a cornerstone of classical music.
Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, this album spans a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes, featuring 46 tracks that take you through the entire narrative of Handel's "Messiah." From the comforting "Comfort Ye My People" to the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus, each piece is meticulously performed, showcasing the depth and range of Handel's composition. The album also includes the famous "Pifa" or "Pastoral Symphony," adding a touch of pastoral charm to the overall experience.
"Messiah...Refreshed!" is not just a reorchestration but a celebration of Handel's enduring legacy. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, under the guidance of Jonathan Griffith, brings a new level of energy and vitality to this classic work. The album is a testament to the timelessness of Handel's music and the innovative spirit of Goossens' reorchestration.
Whether you are a longtime fan of Handel's "Messiah" or a newcomer to classical music, this album offers a unique and enriching listening experience. The blend of traditional and contemporary elements makes "Messiah...Refreshed!" a standout addition to any music collection. Dive into the world of Handel's "Messiah" as you've never heard it before and let the powerful performances and reorchestrations transport you to a place of musical brilliance and inspiration.
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Tracks
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 1. SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 2. Comfort Ye My PeopleGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 3. Every Valley Shall Be ExaltedGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 4. And the Glory of the LordGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 5. Thus Saith the LordGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 6. But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?George Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 7. And He Shall PurifyGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 8. Behold, A Virgin Shall ConceiveGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 9. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to ZionGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 10. For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the EarthGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 11. The People That Walked in DarknessGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 12. For Unto Us a Child Is BornGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 13. Pifa ("Pastoral Symphony")George Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 14. There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field. And Lo, the Angel of the Lord Came Upon ThemGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 15. And the Angel Said Unto ThemGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 16. And Suddenly There Was with the AngelGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 17. Glory to GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 18. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of ZionGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 19. Then Shall the Eyes of the BlindGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 20. He Shall Feed His FlockGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 1, no. 21. His Yoke Is Easy, and His Burthen Is LightGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 22. Behold the Lamb of GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 23. He Was DespisedGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 24. Surely He Hath Borne Our GriefsGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 25. And with His Stripes We Are HealedGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 26. All We Like Sheep Have Gone AstrayGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 27. All They That See Him Laugh Him to ScornGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 28. He Trusted In GodGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 29. Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His HeartGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 30. Behold, and See If There Be Any SorrowGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 31. He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the LivingGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 32. But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In HellGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 33. Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye GatesGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 37. The Lord Gave the WordGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 38. How Beautiful Are the FeetGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 39. Their Sound Is Gone OutGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 40. Why Do the Nations so Furiously Rage Together?George Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 41. Let Us Break Their Bonds AsunderGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 42. He That Dwelleth In HeavenGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 43. Thou Shalt Break ThemGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 2, no. 44. HallelujahGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 3, no. 45. I Know That My Redeemer LivethGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 3, no. 46. Since by Man Came DeathGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 3, no. 47. Behold, I Tell You A MysteryGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 3, no. 48. The Trumpet Shall SoundGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
Messiah (HWV 56): Pt. 3, no. 53. Worthy Is the Lamb That Was SlainGeorge Frideric Handel, Eugene Goossens, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jonathan Griffith Singers, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Jonathan Griffith
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