The Messiah (Highlights)

~ Release by Handel; Scholars Baroque Ensemble (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Sinfonia
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel3:11
2Comfort ye my people ... Every valley shall be exalted
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitative “Comfort ye” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel6:42
3And the glory of the Lord
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel2:44
4Behold a virgin shall conceive ... O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel6:00
5For unto us a child is born
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
choir vocals:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
orchestra:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel4:03
6Pifa
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel1:03
7Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18. Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
version of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Alternative Arias: Air. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel4:04
8Then shall the eyes of the blind be open'd ... He shall feed His flock
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitative “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
Georg Friedrich Händel5:37
9He was despised and rejected of men
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
compilation of:
Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: He was despised by Angus Davidson (Countertenor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel11:16
10How beautiful are the feet of Him
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
alto vocals:
Frances Jellard (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
countertenor vocals:
Angus Davidson (Countertenor) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Aria “How beautiful are the feet…” (Alto) (aria version without chorus, transposed for Alto) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1750)
revision of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Air “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano) (soprano aria version without chorus)
Georg Friedrich Händel3:22
11Why do the nations so furiously rage together?
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel3:16
12Hallelujah!
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
choir vocals:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) and Tallis Chamber Choir (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
vocals:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble)
orchestra:
The Scholars Baroque Ensemble and Soloists (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble)
conductor:
Kevin Mallon (conductor) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus “Hallelujah” (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
Georg Friedrich Händel3:43
13I know that my Redeemer liveth
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
soprano vocals:
Kym Amps (English soprano) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 45. Air “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (Soprano) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel6:13
14Behold, I tell you a mystery ... The trumpet shall sound
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 47. Recitative “Behold, I tell you a mystery” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel9:42
15Worthy is the Lamb ... Amen
engineer:
Mike Skeet (recording engineer) (in 1992-07)
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1992-07)
orchestra:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble)
conductor:
David van Asch
performer:
Scholars Baroque Ensemble (UK vocal & instrumental ensemble) (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recorded at:
Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead (from 1992-07-06 until 1992-07-09)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
Georg Friedrich Händel7:19

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liner notes:Keith Anderson (Naxos related liner notes writer)