Messiah

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

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1Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Surely he hath borne our griefs
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. 24. Chorus “Surely He hath borne our griefs” (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 Handel1:51
2Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: And with his stripes we are healed
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. 25. Chorus “And with His stripes” (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 Handel1:52
3Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: All we like sheep have gone astray
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. 26. Chorus “All we like sheep” (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 Handel4:02
4Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: All they that see him laugh him to scorn (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 II, no. 27. Recitative “All they that see Him” (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 II
George Frideric Handel0:44
5Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: He trusted in God that he would deliver him
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. 28. Chorus “He trusted in 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 Handel2:14
6Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (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 II, no. 29. Recitative “Thy rebuke hath broken His heart” (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 II
George Frideric Handel1:53
7Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto his sorrow (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 II, no. 30. Arioso “Behold and see” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:19
8Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: He was cut off out of the land of the living (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 II, no. 31. Recitative “He was cut off out of the land of the living…” (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 II
George Frideric Handel0:13
9Messiah: Part 2: Aria: But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (soprano/tenor)
soprano vocals:
Julia Doyle (soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
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 II, no. 32. Air “But thou didst not leave His soul in hell…” (Soprano) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:14
10Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Lift up your heads, O ye gates
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. 33. Chorus “Lift up your heads” (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 Handel3:02
11Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: Unto which of the angels said he at any time? (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 II, no. 34. Recitative “Unto Which of the Angels…” (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 II
George Frideric Handel0:13
12Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Let all the angels of God worship him
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. 35. Chorus “Let all the angels of God worship Him” (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 Handel1:26
13Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Thou art gone up on high (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. 36. Air “Thou art gone up on high” (Bass) (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. “Thou art gone up on high” (1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:02
14Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: The Lord gave the word
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. 37. Chorus “The Lord gave the Word” (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 Handel0:57
15Messiah: Part 2: Aria: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach (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 II, no. 38. Duet “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano, Alto & Chorus) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
is based on:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Air “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano) (soprano aria version without chorus)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:09
16Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Their sound is gone out into all lands
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. 39. Arioso “Their sound is gone out” (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 II
George Frideric Handel1:14
17Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Why do the nations so furiously rage together? (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 II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (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 II
George Frideric Handel2:32
18Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Let us break their bonds asunder
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. 41. Chorus “Let us break their bonds asunder” (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 Handel1:47
19Messiah: Part 2: Recitative: He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn (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 II, no. 42. Recitative “He that dwelleth in heaven…” (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 II
George Frideric Handel0:10
20Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (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 II, no. 43. Air “Thou shalt break them” (Tenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:58
21Messiah: Part 2: Chorus: Hallelujah, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth
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. 44. Chorus “Hallelujah” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:43
22Messiah: Part 3: Aria: I know that my Redeemer liveth (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 III, no. 45. Air “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (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 III
George Frideric Handel6:00
23Messiah: Part 3: Chorus: Since by man came death
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 III, no. 46. Chorus “Since by man came death” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel2:20
24Messiah: Part 3: Recitative: Behold, I tell you a mystery (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 III, no. 47. Recitative “Behold, I tell you a mystery” (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 III
George Frideric Handel0:29
25Messiah: Part 3: Aria: The trumpet shall sound (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 III, no. 48. Air “The trumpet shall sound” (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 III
George Frideric Handel5:49
26Messiah: Part 3: Recitative: Then shall be brought to pass (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 III, no. 49. Recitativo “Then shall be brought to pass” (Alto) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel0:15
27Messiah: Part 3: Aria: O Death, where is thy sting? (alto/tenor)
countertenor vocals:
Iestyn Davies (countertenor) (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
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 III, no. 50. Duet “O death, where is thy sting” (Alt & 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 III
George Frideric Handel1:05
28Messiah: Part 3: Chorus: But thanks be to God who giveth us the victory
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 III, no. 51. Chorus “But thanks be to 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 III
George Frideric Handel2:15
29Messiah: Part 3: Aria: If God be for us, who can be against us? (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 III, no. 52. Air “If God be for us” (Soprano) (original version for 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 III
George Frideric Handel4:54
30Messiah: Part 3: Chorus: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
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)
partial recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel3:20
31Messiah: Part 3: Chorus: Amen
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)
partial recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen” (from 2008-12-22 until 2008-12-23)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel4:15