Messiah

~ Release by George Frideric Handel; Adele Addison, Russell Oberlin, David Lloyd, William Warfield, Westminster Choir, Leonard Bernstein (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Part I: Christmas section
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1I. Overture
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:51
2II. Comfort ye, my people (Recitative - Tenor)
solo tenor vocals:
David Lloyd
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitativo “Comfort Ye” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:30
3III. Every valley shall be exalted (Air - Tenor)
solo tenor vocals:
David Lloyd
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:28
4IV. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:04
5V. Thus saith the Lord (Accompanied recitative - Bass)
solo bass vocals:
William Warfield
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:45
6VI. But who may abide (Air - Bass)
solo bass vocals:
William Warfield
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide”
composer:
George Frideric Handel
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 Handel4:24
7VII. And He shall purify (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And he shall purify”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:36
8VIII. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Recitative - Countertenor)
solo countertenor vocals:
Russell Oberlin
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:38
9IX. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Air - Countertenor)
solo countertenor vocals:
Russell Oberlin
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:24
10XII. For Unto Us a Child Is Born (Chorus) - Leonard Bernstein
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:52
11XIII. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:57
12XIVa. There were shepherds (Recitative - Soprano)
solo soprano vocals:
Adele Addison
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
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)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:20
13XIVb. And, lo! the angel of the Lord came upon them (Accompanied recitative - Soprano)
solo soprano vocals:
Adele Addison
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
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)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:30
14XV. And the angel said unto them (Recitative - Soprano)
solo soprano vocals:
Adele Addison
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:49
15XVI. And suddenly there was with the angel (Recitative - Soprano)
solo soprano vocals:
Adele Addison
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:16
16XVII. Glory to God (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:51
17XVIII. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Air - Soprano)
solo soprano vocals:
Adele Addison
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18: Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (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 Handel5:10
18XIX. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Recitative - Countertenor)
solo countertenor vocals:
Russell Oberlin
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:38
19XX. He shall feed His flock (Air - Countertenor and Soprano)
solo countertenor vocals:
Russell Oberlin
solo soprano vocals:
Adele Addison
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel6:41
20XXXIII. Lift up your heads (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 33. Chorus “Lift up your heads”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:03
21XL. Why do the nations (Air - Bass)
solo bass vocals:
William Warfield
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:35
22XLI. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 41. Chorus “Let us Break Their Bonds Asunder”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:49
23XLII. He that dwelleth in heaven (Reciative. - Tenor)
solo tenor vocals:
David Lloyd
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 42. Recitative “He that dwelleth in heaven…” (tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:19
24XLIII. Thou shalt break them (Air - Tenor)
solo tenor vocals:
David Lloyd
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 43. Air “Thou shalt break them” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:07
25XLIV. Hallelujah! (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir (on 1956-12-31)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
chorus master:
John Finley Williamson
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus: “Hallelujah” (on 1956-12-31)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:48
2▼CD: Part II: Easter section
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1XXII Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:08
2XXIII. He was despised (Air - Countertenor)
solo countertenor vocals:
Russell Oberlin
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel6:17
3XXV. And with His stripes we are healed (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 25. Chorus “And with his stripes”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:51
4XXVI. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 26. Chorus “All we like sheep”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:31
5XVII. All they that see Him (Accompanied recitative - Tenor)
solo tenor vocals:
David Lloyd
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 27. Recitative “All they that see him” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:50
6XVIII. He trusted in God (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 28. Chorus “He trusted in God”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:16
7XXIX. Thy rebuke hath broken His heart (Accompanied recitative - Tenor)
solo tenor vocals:
David Lloyd
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 29. Recitative “Thy rebuke hath broken his heart” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:00
8XXX. Behold, and see if there be any sorrow (Air - Tenor)
solo tenor vocals:
David Lloyd
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 30. Arioso “Behold and see” (Tenor)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:01
9XXXI. He was cut off (Accompanied recitative - Soprano)
solo soprano vocals:
Adele Addison
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 31. Recitative “He was cut off out of the land of the living…” (soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel0:33
10XLV. I know that my redeemer liveth (Air - Soprano)
solo soprano vocals:
Adele Addison
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 45. Air “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (Soprano)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel8:06
11XLVI. Since by man came death (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 46. Chorus “Since by man came death”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel2:10
12XLVII. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Accompanied recitative - Bass)
solo bass vocals:
William Warfield
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 47. Recitativo “Behold, I tell you a mystery” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel0:59
13XLVIII. The trumpet shall sound (Air - Bass)
solo bass vocals:
William Warfield
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 48. Air “The trumpet shall sound” (Bass)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel3:58
14LII. Worthy is the Lamb; Blessing and honour, glory and power, be unto Him (Chorus)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1956-12-31)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (on 1956-12-31)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-12-31)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel7:17

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