Messiah

~ Release by Handel; Ameling, Reynolds, Langridge, Howell, Academy & Chorus of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Neville Marriner (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Tracklist

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1Messiah: Part 1: No. 1. Symphony
producer:
Chris Hazell
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:04
2Messiah: Part 1: Nos. 2/3. Recitative & Air Tenor: “Comfort ye my people… Every valley shall be exalted”
producer:
Chris Hazell
tenor vocals:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitativo “Comfort Ye” (Tenor) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel6:23
3Messiah: Part 1: No. 4. Chorus: “And the glory of the Lord”
engineer:
Stanley Goodall (engineer) (in 1976-07)
producer:
Chris Hazell (in 1976-07)
choir vocals:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:57
4Messiah: Part 1: Nos. 5/6. Recitative & Air Bass: “Thus saith the Lord… But who may abide”
producer:
Chris Hazell
bass vocals:
Gwynne Howell (operatic bass) (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide” (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
version of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Alternative Arias: Air. “But who may abide the day of His coming?” (1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:29
5Messiah: Part 1: No. 7. Chorus: “And he shall purify”
producer:
Chris Hazell
choir vocals:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And he shall purify” (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:08
6Messiah: Part 1: Nos. 8/9. Recitative & Air Alto & Chorus: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive… O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion”
producer:
Chris Hazell
choir vocals:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus (in 1976-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anna Reynolds (alto) (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel6:01
7Messiah: Part 1: Nos. 10/11. Recitative & Air Bass: “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth… The people that walked in darkness”
producer:
Chris Hazell
bass vocals:
Gwynne Howell (operatic bass) (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel6:14
8Messiah: Part 1: No. 12. Chorus: “For unto us a child is born”
engineer:
Stanley Goodall (engineer) (in 1976-07)
producer:
Chris Hazell (in 1976-07)
choir vocals:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:35
9Messiah: Part 1: No. 13. Pifa
producer:
Chris Hazell
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:53
10Messiah: Part 1: Nos. 14–16. Recitative Soprano: “There were shepherds, abiding in the field… And lo! the angel of the Lord came upon them… And the angel said unto them… And suddenly there was with the angel”
producer:
Chris Hazell
soprano vocals:
Elly Ameling (soprano) (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
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) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:10
11Messiah: Part 1: No. 17. Chorus: “Glory to God in the highest”
engineer:
Stanley Goodall (engineer) (in 1976-07)
producer:
Chris Hazell (in 1976-07)
choir vocals:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:45
12Messiah: Part 1: No. 18. Air Soprano: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion”
engineer:
Stanley Goodall (engineer) (in 1976-07)
producer:
Chris Hazell (in 1976-07)
soprano vocals:
Elly Ameling (soprano) (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18: Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (in 1976-07)
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
George Frideric Handel4:11
13Messiah: Part 1: Nos. 19/20. Recitative and Aria Alto: “Then shall the eyes… He shall feed his flock”
producer:
Chris Hazell
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anna Reynolds (alto) (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:59
14Messiah: Part 1: No. 21. Chorus: “His yoke is easy”
producer:
Chris Hazell
choir vocals:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:01
15Messiah: Part 2: No. 22. Chorus: “Behold the Lamb of God”
engineer:
Stanley Goodall (engineer) (in 1976-07)
producer:
Chris Hazell (in 1976-07)
choir vocals:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:59
16Messiah: Part 2: No. 23. Air Alto: “He was despised”
producer:
Chris Hazell
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Anna Reynolds (alto) (in 1976-07)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1976-07)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-07)
balance engineer:
Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (in 1976-07)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) (in 1976-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel11:17
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