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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 1. Sinfony. Grave - Allegro moderato
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 2. Accompanied recitative. Comfort ye my people
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 3. Air. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 4. Chorus. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 5. Accompanied recitative. Thus saith the Lord of Hosts
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 1. Sinfony. Grave - Allegro moderato
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 2. Accompanied recitative. Comfort ye my people
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 3. Air. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 4. Chorus. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 5. Accompanied recitative. Thus saith the Lord of Hosts
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 6. Air. But who may abide the day of His coming?
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 7. Chorus. And he shall purify
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 7. Recitative. Behold, a virgin shall conceive
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 8. Air & Chorus. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 9. Accompanied recitative. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 10. Air. The people that walked in darkness
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 11. Chorus. For unto us a child is born
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 12. Pifa. Larghetto e mezzo piano
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 12. Recitative. There were shepherds abiding in the field
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 13. Accompanied recitative. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 13. Recitative. And the angel said unto them
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 14. Accompanied recitative. And suddenly there was with the angel
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 15. Chorus. Glory to God in the highest
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 16. Air. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 16. Recitative. Then shall the eyes of the blind be open'd
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 17. Duet. He shall feed His flock like a shepherd
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 18. Chorus. His yoke is easy, His burthen is light
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 19. Chorus. Behold the Lamb of God
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 1. No. 20. Air. He was despised
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 21. Chorus. Surely He hath borne our griefs
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 22. Chorus. And with His stripes we are healed
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 23. Chorus. All we, like sheep, have gone astray
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 24. Accompanied recitative. All they that see Him laugh Him to scorn
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 25. Chorus. He trusted in God
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 26. Accompanied recitative. Thy rebuke hath broken His heart
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 27. Arioso. Behold, and see, if there be any sorrow
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 28. Accompanied recitative. He was cut off out of the land of the living
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 29. Air. Thou didst not leave His soul in hell
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 30. Chorus. Lift up your heads, O ye gates
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 30. Recitative. Unto which of the angels said He at any time
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 31. Chorus. Let all the angels of God worship Him
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 32. Air. Thou art gone up on high
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 33. Recitative. The Lord gave the word
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 34a. Air. How beautiful are the feet
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 35a. Chorus. Their sound is gone out into all lands
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 36. Air. Why do the nations so furiously rage together
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 37. Chorus. Let us break their bonds asunder
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 37. Recitative. He dwelleth in heaven
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 38. Air. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron
Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Part 2. No. 39. Chorus. Hallelujah!
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A spectacular version on period instruments in historically informed style, Emmanuelle Haïm's rendition of George Frideric Handel's Messiah with Le Concert d'Astrée was among the finest to appear in 2014. Vigorous in rhythm and brisk in tempo, the performance is extremely lively and exciting, without a trace of traditional religiosity or stodginess, and the drama inherent in Handel's music is brilliantly realized in the energetic singing and playing. Featuring soprano Lucy Crowe, countertenor Andrew Staples, tenor Tim Mead, ...
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A spectacular version on period instruments in historically informed style, Emmanuelle Haïm's rendition of George Frideric Handel's Messiah with Le Concert d'Astrée was among the finest to appear in 2014. Vigorous in rhythm and brisk in tempo, the performance is extremely lively and exciting, without a trace of traditional religiosity or stodginess, and the drama inherent in Handel's music is brilliantly realized in the energetic singing and playing. Featuring soprano Lucy Crowe, countertenor Andrew Staples, tenor Tim Mead, and bass Christopher Purves in a well-balanced quartet, and a chamber choir and orchestra that are as limber as they are lean, the oratorio moves at a rapid clip and takes little time to brood. Even the customarily slow numbers move along at a comfortable walking pace, and Haïm ensures that they maintain interest through transparent textures, fresh ornamentation, and forward momentum. This interpretation may be a little too exciting for listeners who like their Messiah reflective...
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