Messiah (George Frederick Handel) London Philharmonic Orchestra

By Handel, London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, Alldis

Sparrow, 2002, Audio CD

Tracks Information

Disc 1
Overture
Recitative. Comfort Ye My People
Aria. Every Valley Shall Be Exalted
Chorus. And The Glory Of The Lord
Recitative. Thus Saith The Lord
Aria. But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming?
Chorus. And He Shall Purify
Recitative. Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive
Aria & Chorus. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion
Recitative. For, Behold, A Darkness Shall Cover the Earth
Aria. The People That Walked In Darkness
Chorus. For Unto Us A Child Is Born
Pastoral Symphony
Recitative. There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field
Recitative. And The Angel Said Unto Them
Recitative. And Suddenly There Was With The Angel
Chorus. Glory to God
Aria. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion
Recitative. Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind Be Opened
Aria. He Shall Feed His Flock Like A Shepherd
Chorus. His Yoke Is Easy, And His Burthen Is Light
Chorus. Behold The Lamb Of God
Aria. He Was Despised
Disc 2
Chorus. Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs
Chorus. And With His Stripes We Are Healed
Chorus. All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
Recitative. All They That See Him, Laugh Him To Scorn
Chorus. He Trusted In God That He Would Deliver Him
Recitative. Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart
Arioso. Behold, And See If There Be Any Sorrow
Recitative. He Was Cut Off Out Of The Land Of The Living
Aria. But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In Hell
Chorus. Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates
Aria. How Beautiful Are The Feet Of Them
Chorus. Their Sound Is Gone Out Into All Lands
Aria. Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage
Chorus. Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder
Recitative. He That Dwelleth In Heaven
Chorus. Hallelujah!
Aria. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Chorus. Since By Man Came Death
Recitative. Behold, I Tell You A Mystery
Aria. The Trumpet Shall Sound
Recitative. Then Shall Be Brought To Pass
Duet. O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?
Chorus. But Thanks Be To God
Aria. If God Be For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?
Chorus. Worthy Is The Lamb

Product Details

Title: Messiah (George Frederick Handel) London Philharmonic Orchestra
Sales Rank: 939 in Music
Artist: Handel, London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, Alldis
Label: Sparrow, 2002-03-12, Audio CD, 2 Discs
Package Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches, 0.15 pounds

Customer Reviews

I am currently opposed to this website.: I find it completely ridiculous that there is evidently not an option to preview even one single recording of Handel's Messiah on this website. How in the world am I supposed to know which one I want to buy? A boycott is sounding like a good idea right now. More reviews

The best: This is the best recording of the Messiah that I have heard, and I have heard quite a few. The diction is so good that you understand each word. Even the choir can be understood. The soloists are not famous singers, and the humility of their performances as well as the technical skill is a pleasure to hear. The piece itself was written to showcase… More reviews

For Every Day of Every Year: Many envision Christmas when they hear Messiah spoken in reference to Handel's classical craftsmanship. I, personally, envision all year round listening rapture.
Handel's composition details various epics of Christ's life--His birth, ministry, crucifixion, resurrection and eventual Messianic millennial rule. You behold through Handel's orchestrated psalms, the Old Testament prophesies concerning Messiah encompassed with… More reviews

Messiah: A perfect rendition of Messiah. The Christmas season is not complete without hearing Messiah at least 2 or 3 times. Since Handel adopted England as home, it seems fitting to hear his work performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. More reviews

classic music "The Messiah": The Messiah is an old classic and you can't get any better than Mr. Handel. But if you are not the type for it then you might not like it. Otherwise it is excellent. The various chorus numbers are outstanding to listen to. More reviews