Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 7243851560214
Label: Sparrow
Manufacturer: Sparrow
MPN: 51560
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Sparrow
Release Date: March 12, 2002
Studio: Sparrow

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Disc 1:

1. Overture
2. Recitative. Comfort Ye My People
3. Aria. Every Valley Shall Be Exalted
4. Chorus. And The Glory Of The Lord
5. Recitative. Thus Saith The Lord
6. Aria. But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming?
7. Chorus. And He Shall Purify
8. Recitative. Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive
9. Aria & Chorus. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion
10. Recitative. For, Behold, A Darkness Shall Cover the Earth
11. Aria. The People That Walked In Darkness
12. Chorus. For Unto Us A Child Is Born
13. Pastoral Symphony
14. Recitative. There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field
15. Recitative. And The Angel Said Unto Them
16. Recitative. And Suddenly There Was With The Angel
17. Chorus. Glory to God
18. Aria. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion
19. Recitative. Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind Be Opened
20. Aria. He Shall Feed His Flock Like A Shepherd
21. Chorus. His Yoke Is Easy, And His Burthen Is Light
22. Chorus. Behold The Lamb Of God
23. Aria. He Was Despised

Disc 2:

1. Chorus. Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs
2. Chorus. And With His Stripes We Are Healed
3. Chorus. All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
4. Recitative. All They That See Him, Laugh Him To Scorn
5. Chorus. He Trusted In God That He Would Deliver Him
6. Recitative. Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart
7. Arioso. Behold, And See If There Be Any Sorrow
8. Recitative. He Was Cut Off Out Of The Land Of The Living
9. Aria. But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In Hell
10. Chorus. Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates
11. Aria. How Beautiful Are The Feet Of Them
12. Chorus. Their Sound Is Gone Out Into All Lands
13. Aria. Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage
14. Chorus. Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder
15. Recitative. He That Dwelleth In Heaven
16. Chorus. Hallelujah!
17. Aria. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
18. Chorus. Since By Man Came Death
19. Recitative. Behold, I Tell You A Mystery
20. Aria. The Trumpet Shall Sound
21. Recitative. Then Shall Be Brought To Pass
22. Duet. O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?
23. Chorus. But Thanks Be To God
24. Aria. If God Be For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?
25. Chorus. Worthy Is The Lamb

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Rating: - 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 the Word of God and also to display vocal range. This is a great way to introduce non classical listeners to classic music with the best theme there is ... Read More

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Rating: - 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 the New Testament fulfillments.

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Rating: - 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.

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Rating: - 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.

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