Messiah (The Complete Oratorio)

~ Release by Handel; Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Chorus, Robert Shaw (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

1984 may not be the correct release date as the bar code includes the check digit, while another release in the RG has a bar code that does not. I suspect the year to be after 1990. Feel free to correct if you can find evidence for it.

Tracklist

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2▼CD
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1Messiah: 25. And with His stripes we are healed / 26. All we like sheep
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 25. Chorus “And with his stripes” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 26. Chorus “All we like sheep” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel6:09
2Messiah: 27. All they that see him / 28. He trusted in God
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
tenor vocals:
Jon Humphrey (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 27. Recitative “All they that see him” (Tenor) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 28. Chorus “He trusted in God” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
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
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 Handel2:55
3Messiah: 29. Thy rebuke hath broken His heart / 30. Behold, and see if there be any sorrow / 31. He was cut off out of the land of the living / 32. But thou didst not leave
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
soprano vocals:
Sylvia McNair (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
tenor vocals:
Jon Humphrey (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 29. Recitative “Thy rebuke hath broken his heart” (Tenor) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 30. Arioso “Behold and see” (Tenor) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 31. Recitative “He was cut off out of the land of the living…” (soprano) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 32. “But thou didst not leave His soul in hell…” (soprano) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel6:29
4Messiah: 33. Lift up your heads
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 33. Chorus “Lift up your heads” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:53
5Messiah: 34. Unto which of the angels / 35. Let all the angels of God worship Him
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
tenor vocals:
Jon Humphrey (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 34. Recitative “Unto Which of the Angels…” (Tenor) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 35. Chorus “Let all the angels of God worship Him” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:42
6Messiah: 36. Thou art gone up on high
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Alfreda Hodgson (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 36. Air “Thou art gone up on high” (Bass) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (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 Handel3:09
7Messiah: 37. The Lord gave the word
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 37. Chorus “The Lord gave the Word” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:06
8Messiah: 38. How beautiful are the feet
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Alfreda Hodgson (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
soprano vocals:
Sylvia McNair (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Duet “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano, Alto & Chorus) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
is based on:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. Aria “How beautiful are the feet…” (Soprano) (soprano aria version without chorus)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:23
9Messiah: 39. Their sound is gone out
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 39. Arioso “Their sound is gone out” (Tenor) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel1:23
10Messiah: 40.Why do the nations? / 41. Let us break their bonds asunder
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
baritone vocals:
Richard Stilwell (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 41. Chorus “Let us Break Their Bonds Asunder” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:42
11Messiah: 42. He that dwelleth in heaven / 43. Thou shalt break them
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
tenor vocals:
Jon Humphrey (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 42. Recitative “He that dwelleth in heaven…” (tenor) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 43. Air “Thou shalt break them” (Tenor) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel2:14
12Messiah: 44. Hallelujah (chorus)
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus: “Hallelujah” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:47
13Messiah: 45. I know that my Redeemer liveth
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20) and Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
soprano vocals:
Kaaren Erickson (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 45. Air “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (Soprano) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel5:35
14Messiah: 46. Since by man came death
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 46. Chorus “Since by man came death” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel1:51
15Messiah: 47. Behold, I tell you a mystery / 48. The trumpet shall sound
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
baritone vocals:
Richard Stilwell (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 47. Recitativo “Behold, I tell you a mystery” (Bass) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 48. Air “The trumpet shall sound” (Bass) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel9:27
16Messiah: 49. Then shall be brought to pass / 50. O death, where is thy sting / 51. But thanks be to God
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
tenor vocals:
Jon Humphrey (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
vocals:
Alfreda Hodgson
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 49. Recitativo “Then shall be brought to pass” (Alto) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 50. Duet “O death, where is thy sting” (Alt & Tenor) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 51. Chorus “But thanks be to God…” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel3:35
17Messiah: 52. If God be for us
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
soprano vocals:
Kaaren Erickson (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 52. Air “If God be for us” (Soprano) (original version for soprano) (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel4:49
18Messiah: 53. Worthy is the lamb...Amen
recording engineer:
Jack Renner (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
producer:
Robert Woods (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
harpsichord:
Layton James (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
choir vocals:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
orchestra:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
conductor:
Robert Shaw (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recorded at:
Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 53. Chorus “Worthy is the Lamb… Amen” (from 1983-12-18 until 1983-12-20)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part III
George Frideric Handel6:46