The Messiah

~ Release by George Frideric Handel; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Annotation

CD reissue of a 1965 LP. Release includes a 24-page booklet with text of the Oratorio.

Annotation last modified on 2018-09-03 07:03 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Overture
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
5:08
2Recitative: Comfort Ye My People; Air: Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
solo tenor vocals:
Alexander Young (tenor)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitative “Comfort ye” (Tenor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
8:12
3Chorus: And the Glory of the Lord
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:47
4Recit.: Thus Saith the Lord; Air: But Who Shall Abide the Day of His Coming?
bass-baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
7:12
5Chorus: And He Shall Purify
choir vocals:
The Royal Choral Society (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And He shall purify” (on 1965-05-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:01
6Recit.: Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive
contralto vocals:
Norma Procter (contralto) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:31
7Air: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
choir vocals:
The Royal Choral Society (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
contralto vocals:
Norma Procter (contralto) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
7:10
8Recit.: For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth
bass-baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
2:54
9Air: The People That Walked in Darkness
bass-baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
5:00
10Chorus: For Unto Us a Child Is Born
choir vocals:
The Royal Choral Society (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
5:09
11Pastoral Symphony; Recits.: 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; Chorus: Glory to God
choir vocals:
Royal Choral Society (The Royal Choral Society)
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
8:55
12Air: Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18. Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano)
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
5:03
13Recit.: Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Opened
contralto vocals:
Norma Procter (contralto) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
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
0:36
14Airs: He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd; Come Unto Him
contralto vocals:
Norma Procter (contralto) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
soprano vocals:
Elizabeth Harwood (soprano) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
5:45
15Chorus: His Yoke Is Easy, and His Burthen Is Light
choir vocals:
The Royal Choral Society (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
2:53
16Chorus: Behold the Lamb of God
choir vocals:
The Royal Choral Society (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
conductor:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-05-11 until 1965-05-22)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
4:07
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