Messiah

~ Release by Handel; Lynne Dawson, Catherine Denley, David James, Maldwyn Davies, Michael George, The Sixteen Choir and Orchestra, Harry Christophers (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1Messiah: Part I, I. Symphony
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel3:22
2Messiah: Part I, II. Tenor recitative "Comfort ye, My People"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitativo “Comfort Ye” (Tenor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel3:20
3Messiah: Part I, III. Tenor aria "Ev'ry valley shall be exhalted"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry Valley” (Tenor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel3:23
4Messiah: Part I, IV. Chorus "And the glory of the Lord"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the Glory of the Lord” (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:52
5Messiah: Part I, V. Bass recitative "Thus saith the Lord of Hosts"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel1:23
6Messiah: Part I, VI. Countertenor aria "But who may abide the days of his coming?"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide” (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel4:57
7Messiah: Part I, VII. Chorus "And He shall purify the sons of Levi"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And he shall purify” (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:40
8Messiah: Part I, VIII. Contralto recitative "Behold, a virgin shall conceive"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel0:26
9Messiah: Part I, IX. Contralto aria and Chorus "O thou that tellest good tidings"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel5:20
10Messiah: Part I, X. Bass recitative "For behold, darkness shall cover the earth"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:28
11Messiah: Part I, XI. Bass aria "The people that walked in darkness"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel3:09
12Messiah: Part I, XII. Chorus "For unto us a child is born"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
choir vocals:
The Sixteen Choir (UK choir) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel4:11
13Messiah: Part I, XIII. Pifa
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel0:59
14Messiah: Part I, XIVa. Soprano recitative "There were shepherds abiding in a field"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
partial recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 14. Recitative “There were shepherds, abiding in the field… And lo! the angel of the Lord come upon them” (Soprano) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel0:18
15Messiah: Part I, XIVb. Soprano recitative "And lo, the angel of the Lord"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
partial recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 14. Recitative “There were shepherds, abiding in the field… And lo! the angel of the Lord come upon them” (Soprano) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel0:20
16Messiah: Part I, XV. Soprano recitative "And the angel said unto them, fear not"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel0:35
17Messiah: Part I, XVI. Soprano recitative "And suddenly there was with the angel"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel0:18
18Messiah: Part I, XVII. Chorus "Glory to God in the highest"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:03
19Messiah: Part I, XVIII. Soprano aria "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18: Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel4:02
20Messiah: Part I, XIX. Contralto recitative "Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel0:26
21Messiah: Part I, XX. Contralto aria "He shall feed His flock like a shepherd" / Soprano aria "Come unto Him all ye that labour"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel5:24
22Messiah: Part I, XXI. Chorus "His yoke is easy and His burthen is light"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:20
23Messiah: Part II, XXII. Chorus "Behold the Lamb of God"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
choir vocals:
The Sixteen (UK choir) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel3:04
24Messiah: Part II, XXIII. Contralto aria "He was despised and rejected of men"
recording engineer:
Antony Howell (engineer) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
producer:
Mark Brown (operatic bass, early music singer, conductor, and producer)
orchestra:
Orchestra of The Sixteen (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
conductor:
Harry Christophers (conductor) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hyperion Records Ltd, London (holding company - do not use this as a release label) (in 1987)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) (from 1986-12-16 until 1986-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel10:32
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