Messiah

~ Release by Handel; Helen Donath, Anna Reynolds, Stuart Burrows, Donald McIntyre, John Alldis Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1: Part One
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1Messiah: Part 1: Symphony (Grave-Allegro moderato)
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:25
2Messiah: Part 1: Accompagnato (Tenor): Comfort ye my people
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
tenor vocals:
Stuart Burrows (tenor) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitativo “Comfort Ye” (Tenor) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:30
3Messiah: Part 1: Aria (Tenor): Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
tenor vocals:
Stuart Burrows (tenor) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:46
4Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
choir vocals:
John Alldis Choir (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
chorus master:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:22
5Messiah: Part 1: Accompagnato (Bass): Thus saith the Lord of Hosts
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
bass vocals:
Donald McIntyre (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:41
6Messiah: Part 1: Aria (Bass): But who may abide the day of his coming
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
bass vocals:
Donald McIntyre (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide” (in 1972-11)
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 Handel4:52
7Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: And he shall purify
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
choir vocals:
John Alldis Choir (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
chorus master:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And he shall purify” (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:38
8Messiah: Part 1: Recitative (Contralto): Behold, a virgin shall conceive / Aria (Contralto): O thou that tellest good tidings
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
alto vocals:
Anna Reynolds (alto) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
compilation of:
Messiah: 7. Behold, a virgin shall conceive. Recitative (Contralto) by Anna Reynolds (alto), London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) and Messiah: 8. O thou that tellest good tidings. Aria (Contralto) by Anna Reynolds (alto), London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:31
9Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
choir vocals:
John Alldis Choir (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
chorus master:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:09
10Messiah: Part 1: Accompagnato (Bass): For behold, darkness shall cover
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
bass vocals:
Donald McIntyre (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:45
11Messiah: Part 1: Aria (Bass): The people that walked in darkness
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
bass vocals:
Donald McIntyre (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:56
12Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: For unto us a Child is born
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
choir vocals:
John Alldis Choir (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
chorus master:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:11
13Messiah: Part 1: Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:03
14Messiah: Part 1: Recitative (Soprano): There were shepherds abiding in the fields
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
soprano vocals:
Helen Donath (soprano) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
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 1972-11)
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 1972-11)
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 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:08
15Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: Glory to God in the highest
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
choir vocals:
John Alldis Choir (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
chorus master:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:56
16Messiah: Part 1: Aria (Soprano): Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18: Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (in 1972-11)
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 Handel4:08
17Messiah: Part 1: Recitative (Contralto): Then shall the eyes of the blind / Duet: (Contralto, Soprano): He shall feed his flocks
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
alto vocals:
Anna Reynolds (alto) (in 1972-11)
soprano vocals:
Helen Donath (soprano) (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
compilation of:
Messiah: 18. He shall feed his flock. Duet (Contralto, Soprano) by Helen Donath (soprano), Anna Reynolds (alto), London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (in 1972-11)
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 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel7:10
18Messiah: Part 1: Chorus: His yoke is easy, his burthen is light
producer:
Dr. Gerd Ploebsch
harpsichord:
Hedwig Bilgram (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1972-11)
organ:
Edgar Krapp (organist) (in 1972-11)
solo trumpet:
Gordon Webb (trumpet player) (in 1972-11)
choir vocals:
John Alldis Choir (in 1972-11)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) (in 1972-11)
conductor:
Karl Richter (conductor/ choir master/ organist/ harpsichordist) (in 1972-11)
chorus master:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor) (in 1972-11)
balance engineer:
Hans‐Peter Schweigmann
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (in 1972-11)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:35
▶ CD 2: Part Two
▶ CD 3: Part Three