Handel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio); Battle, Quivar, Aler, Ramey, Davis
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Edition: Music CDCD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: EMI Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- Part One: Sinfonia
- Part One: Comfort ye my people
- Part One: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
- Part One: And the glory, the glory of the Lord
- Part One: Thus saith the Lord
- Part One: But who may abide
- Part One: And he shall purify
- Part One: Behold a virgin shall conceive
- O thou that tellest
- Part One: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth
- Part One: The people that walked in darkness
- Part One: For unto us a child is born
- Part One: (Pastoral Symphony)
- Part One: There were shepherds
- Part One: And lo, the Angel of the Lord
- Part One: And the Angel said unto them
- Part One: And suddenly there was with the angel
- Part One: Glory to God in the highest
- Part One: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion
- Part One: Then shall the eyes of the blind
- Part One: He shall feed his flock
- Part One: His yoke is easy
- Part Two: Behold the Lamb of God
- Part Two: He was depised
- Part Two: Surely he hath borne our griefs
- Part Two: And with His stripes we are healed
- Part Two: All we like sheep
- Part Two: All they that see Him
- Part Two: He trusted in God
- Part Two: Thy rebuke hath broken His heart
- Part Two: Behold, and see if there be any sorrow
- Part Two: He was cut off out of the land
- Part Two: But thou didst not leave
- Part Two: Lift up your heads
- Part Two: Unto which of the angels
- Part Two: Let all the angels of God worship Him
- Part Two: Thou art gone up on high
- Part Two: The Lord gave the word
- Part Two: Their sound is gone out
- Part Two: Why do the nations?
- Part Two: Let us break their bonds asunder
- Part Two: He that dwelleth in heaven
- Part Two: Thou shall break them
- Part Two: Hallelujah
- Part Three: I know that my Redeemer liveth
- Part Three: Since by man came death
- Part Three: Behold, I tell you a mystery
- Part Three: Then shall be brought to pass
- Part Three: O death, where is thy sting?
- Part Three: But thanks be to God
- Part Three: If God be for us
- Part Three: Worthy is the Lamb...Amen
Music reviews of Handel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio); Battle, Quivar, Aler, Ramey, Davis
Music Review: Stand Up and Sing "Hallelujah!"
Rating: 5 Stars
This is the most exquisite version of "Messiah" I have heard to date. Although I am not a professional musician, I have a good ear and these artists are simply flawless! I particularly appreciate the occasional personal flourish at the end of some arias--a tiny bit of artistic license that still respects the glorious work of Handel. My only complaint relates to the production side of this CD set: the overture and all solos are so quiet, I have to crank up the volume, yet when any chorus begins, the sound is nearly deafening. This peculiar lack of balance is truly disappointing, but something I can live with for the stellar quality of the music.
Description of Handel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio); Battle, Quivar, Aler, Ramey, Davis
There are two English Davises, both conductors: Colin and Andrew--no relation. Colin recorded a landmark Messiah which is still available on Philips at budget price. This one is another matter entirely. Andrew Davis certainly knows this music, and he hits the big moments with gusto. But Messiah is more than big moments, and despite an excellent cast of soloists, there's too little involvement with the music (especially from Kathleen Battle) in the arias and more intimate moments to make this a clear recommendation. It's not bad, but the competition is just that much better. --David HurwitzGeneral CDs
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