The Masterworks (Brilliant Classics compilation)

~ Release by George Frideric Handel (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

note. This jewel boxed compilation and the 2004 edition do not use the same recordings for all works.

Farringdons on the South Bank and assorted Covent Garden retailers routinely sold the individual parts of this collection so they should probably be listed separately too.

Individual barcodes:

“Volume” 1: 5028421977713 (CDs 1-3)
“Volume” 2: 5028421977744 (CDs 4-5)
“Volume” 3: 5028421977768 (CDs 6-7)
“Volume” 4: 5028421977782 (CDs 8-10)
“Volume” 5: 5028421777115 (CDs 11-12)
“Volume” 6: 5028421777139 (CDs 13-15)
“Volume” 7: 5028421777160 (CD 16)
“Volume” 8: 5028421777177 (CDs 17-18)
“Volume” 9: 5028421777191 (CDs 19-20)
“Volume” 10: 5028421777214 (CDs 21-23)
“Volume” 11: 5028421777245 (CD 24)
“Volume” 12: 5028421777252 (CDs 25-26)
“Volume” 13: 5028421777276 (CD 27)
“Volume” 14: 5028421777283 (CD 28)
“Volume” 15: 5028421777290 (CD 29)
“Volume” 16: 5028421777306 (CDs 30-31)
“Volume” 17: 5028421777320 (CDs 32-34)
“Volume” 18: 5028421777351 (CD 35)
“Volume” 19: 5028421777368 (CD 36)
“Volume” 20: 5028421777375 (CD 37)
“Volume” 21: 5028421777382 (CD 38)
“Volume” 22: 5028421777399 (CD 39)
“Volume” 23: 5028421777405 (CD 40)

Tracklist

1▶CD: Jephtha, CD 1
2▶CD: Jephtha, CD 2
3▶CD: Jephtha, CD 3
4▶CD: Judas Maccabaeus, CD 1
5▶CD: Judas Maccabaeus, CD 2
6▶CD: Solomon, CD 1
7▶CD: Solomon, CD 2
8▶CD: Belsazar, CD 1
9▶CD: Belsazar, CD 2
10▶CD: Belsazar, CD 3
11▼CD: Messiah, CD 1
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1Messiah: Part I. Sinfonia
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:08
2Messiah: Part I. Recitative "Comfort ye my people" (tenor)
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo tenor vocals and tenor vocals:
Alexander Young (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 2. Recitativo “Comfort Ye” (Tenor) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:49
3Messiah: Part I. Aria "Ev'ry valley shall be exalted" (tenor)
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo tenor vocals and tenor vocals:
Alexander Young (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted” (Tenor) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:56
4Messiah: Part I. Chorus "And the glory, the glory of the Lord"
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
2:38
5Messiah: Part I. Recitative "Thus said the Lord" (bass)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 5. Recitative “Thus saith the Lord” (Bass) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
1:30
6Messiah: Part I. Aria "But who may abide" (bass)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 6. Air “But who may abide” (in 1970-07)
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
4:37
7Messiah: Part I. Chorus "And He shall purify"
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 7. Chorus “And he shall purify” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
2:52
8Messiah: Part I. Recitative "Behold, a virgin" (alto)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (Alto) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:31
9Messiah: Part I. Aria "O thou that tellest" (alto)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 9. Air “O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion” (Alto, Chorus) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
6:15
10Messiah: Part I. Recitative "For behold, darkness shall come over the earth" (bass)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 10. Recitative “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth” (Bass) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
1:38
11Messiah: Part I. Aria "The people that walked in darkness" (bass)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 11. Air “The people that walked in darkness” (Bass) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
4:25
12Messiah: Part I. Chorus "For unto us a Child is born"
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
4:14
13Messiah: Part I. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
3:43
14Messiah: Part I. Recitative "There were shepherds" (soprano)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
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 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:47
15Messiah: Part I. Recitative "And the angels said unto them" (soprano)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 15. Recitative “And the angel said unto them” (Soprano) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:37
16Messiah: Part I. Recitative "And suddenly there was with the angel" (soprano)
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals and soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 16. Recitative “And suddenly there was with the angel” (Soprano) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:21
17Messiah: Part I. Chorus "Glory to God in the highest"
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
1:40
18Messiah: Part I. Aria "Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zioin" (soprano)
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals and soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 18: Air “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” (Soprano) (in 1970-07)
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
5:04
19Messiah: Part I. Recitative "Then shall the eyes of the blind" (alto)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 19. Recitativo “Then shall the eyes of the blind” (Contralto) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
0:34
20Messiah: Part I. Duet "And he shall feed his flock" (alto & soprano)
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 20. Air “He Shall Feed His Flock” (Soprano, Contralto) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
5:46
21Messiah: Part I. Chorus "His yoke is easy"
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 21. Chorus “His yoke is easy” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
2:49
22Messiah: Part II. Chorus "Behold the Lamb of God"
engineer:
Robert Auger
producer:
Seymour Solomon
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1991)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 22. Chorus “Behold the Lamb of God” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
3:01
23Messiah: Part II. Aria "He was despised" (alto)
recording engineer:
Robert Auger (in 1970-07)
producer:
Seymour Solomon
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (in 1970-07)
alto vocals and solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorale (in 1970-07)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-07)
conductor:
Johannes Somary (in 1970-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vanguard Classics (in 1990)
recorded at:
Wembley Town Hall in Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. Air “He was despised” (Alto) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
10:57
12▶CD: Messiah, CD 2
13▶CD: Brockes Passion, CD 1
14▶CD: Brockes Passion, CD 2
15▶CD: Brockes Passion, CD 3
16▶CD: Johannes Passion
17▶CD: Acis & Galatea, CD 1
18▶CD: Acis & Galatea, CD 2
19▶CD: Imeneo, CD 1
20▶CD: Imeneo, CD 2
21▶CD: Faramondo, CD 1
22▶CD: Faramondo, CD 2
23▶CD: Faramondo, CD 3
24▶CD: Coronation Anthems
25▶CD: Italien Cantatas, CD 1
26▶CD: Italian Cantatas, CD 2
27▶CD: German Arias
28▶CD: Water Music
29▶CD: Music for the Royal Fireworks
30▶CD: Concerti grossi, op. 3 / Concerti a due cori, CD 1
31▶CD: Concerti grossi, op. 3 / Concerti a due cori, CD 2
32▶CD: Organ Concertos, CD 1
33▶CD: Organ Concertos, CD 2
34▶CD: Organ Concertos, CD 3
35▶CD: Complete Chamber Music, Volume 1: Flute Sonatas
36▶CD: Complete Chamber Music, Volume 2: Violin & Oboe Sonatas
37▶CD: Complete Chamber Music, Volume 3: Trio Sonatas, op. 2
38▶CD: Complete Chamber Music, Volume 4: Trio Sonatas, op. 5
39▶CD: Complete Chamber Music, Volume 5: Trio Sonatas for 2 Violins & Basso Continuo
40▶CD: Complete Chamber Music, Volume 6: Recorder Sonatas