Messiah

~ Release by Handel; Kathleen Battle, Florence Quivar, John Aler, Samuel Ramey, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Tracklist

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1Messiah, Part One, no. 1: Sinfiona
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:32
2Messiah, Part One, no. 2: Recitative-Tenor: Comfort ye my people
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
tenor vocals:
John Aler (tenor) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitative “Comfort ye” (Tenor) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:48
3Messiah, Part One, no. 3: Air-Tenor: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
tenor vocals:
John Aler (tenor) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:21
4Messiah, Part One, no. 4: Chorus: And the glory, the glory of the Lord
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
choir vocals:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:52
5Messiah, Part One, no. 5: Recitative-Bass: Thus saith the Lord
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
bass vocals:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:32
6Messiah, Part One, no. 6: Air-Bass: But who may abide
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
bass vocals:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide” (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
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 Handel4:41
7Messiah, Part One, no. 7: Chorus: And He shall purify
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
choir vocals:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And He shall purify” (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:22
8Messiah, Part One: Recitative-Alto: Behold a virgin shall conceive
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
alto vocals:
Florence Quivar (mezzo soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:25
9Messiah, Part One, no. 8: Air-Alto & Chorus: O thou that tellest
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
alto vocals:
Florence Quivar (mezzo soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
choir vocals:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:27
10Messiah, Part One, no. 9: Recitative-Bass: For behold,darkness shall cover the earth
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
bass vocals:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:42
11Messiah, Part One, no. 10: Air-Bass: The people that walked in darkness
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
bass vocals:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:17
12Messiah, Part One, no. 11: Chorus: For unto us a child is born
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
choir vocals:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:56
13Messiah, Part One, no. 12: Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:06
14Messiah, Part One: Recitative-Soprano: There were shepherds
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
soprano vocals:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
partial 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 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:17
15Messiah, Part One, no. 13: Recitative-Soprano: And lo, the Angel of the Lord
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
soprano vocals:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
partial 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 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:20
16Messiah, Part One: Recitative-Soprano: And the angel said unto them
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
soprano vocals:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:38
17Messiah, Part One, no. 14: Recitative-Soprano: And suddenly there was with the angel
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
soprano vocals:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:18
18Messiah, Part One, no. 15: Chorus:Glory to God in the highest
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
choir vocals:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:57
19Messiah, Part One, no. 16: Air-Soprano: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
soprano vocals:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18. Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
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 Handel4:35
20Messiah, Part One: Recitative-Alto: Then shall the eyes of the blind
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
alto vocals:
Florence Quivar (mezzo soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitative “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:30
21Messiah, Part One, no. 17: Duet-Alto & Soprano: He shall feed his flock
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
alto vocals:
Florence Quivar (mezzo soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
soprano vocals:
Kathleen Battle (soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:23
22Messiah, Part One, no. 18: Chorus: His yoke is easy
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
choir vocals:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:18
23Messiah, Part Two, no. 19: Chorus: Behold the Lamb of God
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
choir vocals:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:11
24Messiah, Part Two, no. 20: Air-Alto:He was despised
recording engineer:
Anton Kwiatkowski (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
assistant engineer:
Malcolm Harris
producer:
Anton Kwiatkowski
alto vocals:
Florence Quivar (mezzo soprano) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
orchestra:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Andrew Davis (conductor, keyboardist, composer, arranger) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recorded at:
Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) (from 1986-12-22 until 1986-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel12:21
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