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
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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: Simply the Best
Rating: 5 Stars
In my lifetime I have either owned or listened to close to 40 recordings of this work in search of the perfect performance, and this one is THE ONLY remaining version in my collection! I have given the others all away.
Why? Emotion, goosebumps, passion...call it what you will, this is the one and only recording that lifts me! It takes my breath away and thrills me like none other.
The performances are second to none in every aspect, the orchestrations, choirs and pipe organ are thrilling and full.
Another point...the tempos. Most performances of the Messiah tend towards being ponderous, whereas this one is anything but. Listen to "And the Glory of the Lord" and the "Hallelujah Chorus" to see what I mean. These will move you like no others!
Credit must also be given to the recording engineers, as this recording does not get 'muddy' during crescendos. The choirs remain distinct and clear, as do the orchestras and organ. That may not be a technical explanation, but the proof is in the product...it will move you!
If there were 10 stars instead of 5 to rate this recording, I would give it all 10 stars!
You will love this performance, period. Buy it.
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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