Messiah

~ Release by Handel; Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia, Stephen Layton (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1Messiah: Part 1: Symphony
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:23
2Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: Comfort ye, my people (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitative “Comfort ye” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:44
3Messiah: Part 1: Aria: Every valley shall be exalted (tenor)
tenor vocals:
Allan Clayton (tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:06
4Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:48
5Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: Thus saith the Lord of hosts (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster‐Williams (bass‐baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:20
6Messiah: Part 1: Aria: But who may abide the day of his coming? (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
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 Handel4:12
7Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: And he shall purify the sons of Levi
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And He shall purify” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:35
8Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:23
9Messiah: Part 1: Aria with chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (alto)
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:01
10Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster‐Williams (bass‐baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:03
11Messiah: Part 1: Aria: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (bass)
bass vocals:
Andrew Foster‐Williams (bass‐baritone) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:58
12Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: For unto us a child is born
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:47
13Messiah: Part 1: Pifa 'Pastoral Symphony'
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:54
14Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: There were shepherds, abiding in the field (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
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) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:26
15Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: And the angel said unto them, fear not (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:25
16Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:16
17Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: Glory to God in the highest
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:52
18Messiah: Part 1: Aria: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (soprano)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18. Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
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 Handel4:07
19Messiah: Part 1: Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitative “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:23
20Messiah: Part 1: Aria: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (alto/soprano)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:55
21Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: His yoke is easy and his burthen is light
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:15
22Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Behold the Lamb of God
choir vocals:
Polyphony (choir) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:42
23Messiah: Part 2: Aria: He was despised and rejected of men (alto)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
orchestra:
Britten Sinfonia (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
conductor:
Stephen Layton (English conductor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recorded at:
St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel10:36
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