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Handel: Messiah, HWV56

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Handel: Messiah, HWV56

The Ambrosian Singers, Dame Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Robert Tear & Sir Charles MackerrasThe Ambrosian Singers, Dame Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Robert Tear & Sir Charles MackerrasThe Ambrosian Singers, Dame Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Robert Tear & Sir Charles MackerrasThe Ambrosian Singers, Dame Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Robert Tear & Sir Charles MackerrasThe Ambrosian Singers, Dame Janet Baker, English Chamber Orchestra, Robert Tear & Sir Charles Mackerras

1989Classical · Music · Holiday · Christmas

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Warner Classics
Tracks
58

℗ 1967 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd. Digital remastering 1989 by EMI Records Ltd.

Tracks

  1. 1
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version): Sinfony (Grave - Allegro moderato)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    4:01
  2. 2
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: Comfort ye my people (tenor accompagnato: Larghetto e piano)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    3:30
  3. 3
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (tenor air: Andante)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    3:42
  4. 4
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: And the glory of the Lord (chorus: Andante)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthyPaul EsswoodRobert Tear
    3:06
  5. 5
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: Thus saith the Lord (bass accompagnato)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    1:39
  6. 6
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: But who may abide? (alto air: Larghetto - Prestissimo)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    4:22
  7. 7
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: And He shall purify (chorus)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:45
  8. 8
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: Behold, a virgin shall conceive (alto recitative)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:31
  9. 9
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: O thou that tellest (alto air: Andante)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    5:40
  10. 10
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (bass accompagnato: Andante larghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:28
  11. 11
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: The people that walked in darkness (bass air: Larghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    4:05
  12. 12
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: For unto us a child is born (chorus: Andante allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    4:17
  13. 13
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: Pifa (Pastoral Symphony: Larghetto e mezzo piano)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:38
  14. 14
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: There were shepherds abiding in the field (soprano recitative)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:26
  15. 15
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: And lo, the angel of the Lord
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:23
  16. 16
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: And the angel said unto them
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:48
  17. 17
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: And suddenly there was with the angel
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:19
  18. 18
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: Glory to God (chorus): Allegro, da lontano e un poco piano)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    1:48
  19. 19
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (soprano air: Allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthyPaul EsswoodRobert Tear
    4:37
  20. 20
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: Then shall the eyes of the blind (alto recitative)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:32
  21. 21
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: He shall feed his flock ... Come unto Him all ye that labour (soprano & alto duet: Larghetto e piano)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    5:11
  22. 22
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 1: His yoke is easy (chorus: Allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:45
  23. 23
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Behold the lamb of God (chorus: Largo)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:22
  24. 24
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: He was despised (alto air: Largo)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    12:33
  25. 25
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Surely he hath borne our griefs (chorus: Largo e staccato)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:59
  26. 26
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: And with his stripes (chorus: Alla breve, moderato)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:07
  27. 27
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: All we like sheep (chorus: Allegro moderato - Adagio)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    4:21
  28. 28
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: All they that see him (tenor accompagnato: Larghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:51
  29. 29
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: He trusted in God (chorus: Allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:21
  30. 30
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (tenor accompagnato: Largo)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:00
  31. 31
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Behold, and see (tenor arioso: Largo e piano)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    1:45
  32. 32
    Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Accompagnato. "He Was Cut Off"
    Sir Charles MackerrasEnglish Chamber OrchestraRobert Tear
    0:17
  33. 33
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: But thou didst not leave (tenor air: Andante larghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:31
  34. 34
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Lift up your heads (chorus: A tempo ordinario)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    3:02
  35. 35
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Unto which of the angels (tenor recitative)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:15
  36. 36
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Let all the angels of God (chorus: Allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    1:39
  37. 37
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Thou art gone up on high (alto air: Allegro larghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    3:19
  38. 38
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: The Lord gave the word (chorus: Andante allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    1:23
  39. 39
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: How beautiful are the feet (soprano air: Larghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    3:32
  40. 40
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Their sound is gone out (chorus: A tempo ordinario)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    1:12
  41. 41
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Why do the nations (bass air: Allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:53
  42. 42
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Let us break their bonds asunder (chorus: Allegro e staccato)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    1:52
  43. 43
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: He that dwelleth in Heaven (tenor recitative)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:14
  44. 44
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Thou shalt break them (tenor air: Andante)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:12
  45. 45
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 2: Hallelujah (chorus: Allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    4:06
  46. 46
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: I know that my Redeemer liveth (soprano air: Larghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRobert TearRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    6:37
  47. 47
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: Since by man came death (chorus: Grave - Allegro)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:42
  48. 48
    Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3: Chorus. "Since by Man Came Also"
    The Ambrosian SingersSir Charles MackerrasEnglish Chamber Orchestra
    0:24
  49. 49
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: For as in Adam
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:46
  50. 50
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: Even so in Christ
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:33
  51. 51
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: Behold I tell you a mystery (bass accompagnato)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:32
  52. 52
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: The trumpet shall sound (bass air: Pomposo, ma non troppo)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    9:30
  53. 53
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: Then shall be brought to pass (alto recitative)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    0:17
  54. 54
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: O death, where is thy sting (alto & tenor duet: Andante)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    1:18
  55. 55
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: But thanks be to God (chorus: Andante)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    2:43
  56. 56
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: If God is for us (soprano air: Larghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    4:54
  57. 57
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: Worthy is the lamb (chorus: Largo - Andante - Laghetto)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    3:53
  58. 58
    Messiah, HWV 56 (1989 Remastered Version), Part 3: Amen (chorus: Allegro moderato)
    Elizabeth HarwoodDame Janet BakerRaimund HerincxThe Ambrosian SingersEnglish Chamber OrchestraSir Charles MackerrasJohn McCarthy
    3:21