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Georg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
The Messiah

Album US on Musical Heritage Society label
Classical (Baroque, Oratorio)

Inserts include: a) a bifold that describes the composer, the oratorio, the tracks, and production details, and b) a booklet providing notes on the composer and music, including the complete text of the oratorio. The recording is based on the original Dublin performance of April 13, 1742

     
Musicians
PortraitGeorg Friedrich Händel , 1685-1759 GB
album by
PortraitThe London Philharmonic Orchestra ,
album by
PortraitThe London Philharmonic Choir voc, *1947 GB
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PortraitNan Merriman voc, 1920-2012 US
alto vocals
PortraitRichard Standen voc, b,
bass vocals
PortraitHermann Scherchen , 1891-1966 DE
conductor
PortraitPierrette Alarie voc, ss, 1921-2011 CA
soprano vocals
PortraitLeopold Simoneau voc, 1908-2006 CA
tenor vocals
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Part The FirstGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
2OvertureGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
3Air (Tenor): Comfort YeGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
4Chorus: And The Glory Of The LordGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
5Recitation (Bass): Thus Saith The Lord - Air (Bass): But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming?Georg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
6Chorus: And He Shall PurifyGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
7Recitation (Alto): Behold! - Air (Alto) - Chorus: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To ZionGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
8Recitation (Bass): For Behold - Air (Bass): The People Who Walked In Darkness Have Seen A Great LightGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
9Chorus: For Unto Us A Child Is BornGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
10Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)Georg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
11Recitation (Soprano): There Were Shepherds - Chorus: Glory To God In The HighestGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
12Air (Soprano): Rejoice GreatlyGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
13Air (Alto): Then Shall the Eyes Of The Blind Be OpenedGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
14Air (Soprano): He Shall Feed His FlockGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
15Chorus: His Yoke Is Easy And His Burden Is LightGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
16Part The SecondGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
17Air (Alto): He Was Despised And Rejected Of MenGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
18Chorus: Surely He Hath Born Our GriefsGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
19Chorus: All We Like SheepGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
20Chorus: He Trusted In God That He Would Deliver HimGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
21Recitation (Tenor): Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart- Air (Tenor): Behold - Air (Soprano): But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In HellGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
22Chorus: Lift Up Your HeadsGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
23Air (Bass): Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage TogetherGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
24Chorus: Let Us Break Their Bonds AsunderGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
25Recitation (Tenor): He That Dwelleth In Heaven - Air (Tenor): Thou Shall Break ThemGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
26Chorus: HallelujahGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
27Part The ThirdGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
28Air (Soprano): I Know That My Redeemer LivethGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
29Chorus: Since By Man Came DeathGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
30Recitation (Bass): Behold, I Tell You A Mystery - Air (Bass): The Trumpet Shall SoundGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
31Chorus: Worthy Is The Lamb That Was SlainGeorg Friedrich Händel, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Choir
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