Handel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio); Battle, Quivar, Aler, Ramey, Davis

Handel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio); Battle, Quivar, Aler, Ramey, Davis

Handel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio); Battle, Quivar, Aler, Ramey, Davis
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Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: EMI Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Part One: Sinfonia
  2. Part One: Comfort ye my people
  3. Part One: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
  4. Part One: And the glory, the glory of the Lord
  5. Part One: Thus saith the Lord
  6. Part One: But who may abide
  7. Part One: And he shall purify
  8. Part One: Behold a virgin shall conceive
  9. O thou that tellest
  10. Part One: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth
  11. Part One: The people that walked in darkness
  12. Part One: For unto us a child is born
  13. Part One: (Pastoral Symphony)
  14. Part One: There were shepherds
  15. Part One: And lo, the Angel of the Lord
  16. Part One: And the Angel said unto them
  17. Part One: And suddenly there was with the angel
  18. Part One: Glory to God in the highest
  19. Part One: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion
  20. Part One: Then shall the eyes of the blind
  21. Part One: He shall feed his flock
  22. Part One: His yoke is easy
  23. Part Two: Behold the Lamb of God
  24. Part Two: He was depised
Music CD 2
  1. Part Two: Surely he hath borne our griefs
  2. Part Two: And with His stripes we are healed
  3. Part Two: All we like sheep
  4. Part Two: All they that see Him
  5. Part Two: He trusted in God
  6. Part Two: Thy rebuke hath broken His heart
  7. Part Two: Behold, and see if there be any sorrow
  8. Part Two: He was cut off out of the land
  9. Part Two: But thou didst not leave
  10. Part Two: Lift up your heads
  11. Part Two: Unto which of the angels
  12. Part Two: Let all the angels of God worship Him
  13. Part Two: Thou art gone up on high
  14. Part Two: The Lord gave the word
  15. Part Two: Their sound is gone out
  16. Part Two: Why do the nations?
  17. Part Two: Let us break their bonds asunder
  18. Part Two: He that dwelleth in heaven
  19. Part Two: Thou shall break them
  20. Part Two: Hallelujah
  21. Part Three: I know that my Redeemer liveth
  22. Part Three: Since by man came death
  23. Part Three: Behold, I tell you a mystery
  24. Part Three: Then shall be brought to pass
  25. Part Three: O death, where is thy sting?
  26. Part Three: But thanks be to God
  27. Part Three: If God be for us
  28. 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 Hurwitz

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