Tracklist

CD 1
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1Messiah: Sinfonia
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:08
2Messiah: RECITATIVE-TENOR: Comfort ye my people
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (in 1970-07)
solo tenor vocals and tenor vocals:
Alexander Young (tenor) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:48
3Messiah: AIR-TENOR: Ev'ry valley shall be exalted
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (in 1970-07)
solo tenor vocals and tenor vocals:
Alexander Young (tenor) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 3. Air “Ev’ry Valley” (Tenor) (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:57
4Messiah: CHORUS: And the glory, the glory of the Lord
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:38
5Messiah: RECITATIVE-BASS: Thus saith the Lord
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (operatic bass) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:30
6Messiah: AIR-BASS: But who may abide
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (operatic bass) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:37
7Messiah: CHORUS: And He shall purify
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:52
8Messiah: RECITATIVE-ALTO: Behold, a virgin shall conceive
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-07)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 8. Recitative “Behold, a virgin shall conceive” (in 1970-07)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:31
9Messiah: AIR-ALTO & CHORUS: O thou that tellest
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (in 1970-07)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel6:15
10Messiah: RECITATIVE/BASS: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (operatic bass) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:38
11Messiah: AIR-BASS: The people that walked in darkness
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo bass vocals:
Justino Díaz (operatic bass) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:25
12Messiah: CHORUS: For unto us a child is born
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:14
13Messiah: PIFA: Pastoral Symphony
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel3:43
14Messiah: RECITATIVES-SOPRANO: There were shepherds; And lo, the Angel of the Lord
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:47
15Messiah: RECITATIVE-SOPRANO: And the angel said unto them
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:37
16Messiah: RECITATIVE-SOPRANO: And suddenly there was with the angel
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals and soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:21
17Messiah: CHORUS: Glory to God in the highest
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel1:40
18Messiah: AIR-SOPRANO: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals and soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:04
19Messiah: RECITATIVE-ALTO: Then shall the eyes of the blind
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel0:34
20Messiah: DUET-ALTO & SOPRANO: And he shall feed his flock
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (in 1970-07)
solo soprano vocals:
Margaret Price (soprano) (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel5:46
21Messiah: CHORUS: His yoke is easy
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:49
22Messiah: CHORUS: Behold the Lamb of God
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:01
23Messiah: AIR-ALTO: He was despised
engineer:
Robert Auger (audio)
producer:
Seymour Solomon (producer and founder of Vanguard Records)
harpsichord and organ:
Colin Tilney (harpsichordist) (in 1970-07)
alto vocals and solo alto vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (in 1970-07)
choir vocals:
Amor Artis Chorus (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 (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater 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 (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel10:55
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