Händel: Messiah (Highlights)
- Artist: John Eliot Gardiner
- Number of Discs: 1
- Total time: 56:12
- Label: Philips
- SPAR: DDD
- Availability: Sold out
- Item #: 8008604
- List Price: $17.98
- Member Price: $11.98
Review
Read About This Recording
John Eliot Gardiner's recording of Handel's Messiah made a splash when it was released in the 1980s. It announced the arrival of the next pioneer in the early music movement. Gardiner was moving beyond his role as harpsichordist/conductor and into a new realm of building on the discoveries of the original instrument sound. He was now interested in not just reproducing, but creating new types of performances that would stand on their own as artistic achievements.
Gardiner's quick pace worried some at the time, but there was no doubt at the time that he had done what the audience expects a conductor to do — create a memorable performance. Joined by an extraordinary cast led by England's finest vocalists and the sparkling English Baroque Soloists choir, Gardiner's performance of Handel's masterpiece remains memorable today. And at this extraordinary price, this recording will be a revelation to those not familiar with John Eliot Gardner and the English Baroque Soloists. For those not familiar with Handel's Messiah, this is a perfect place to start.
—Ronald Gregory
Contents
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Comfort ye, my people; Ev'ry valley shall be exalted; And the glory of the Lord; But who may abide; And He shall purify; Behold a virgin shall conceive; O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion; For unto us a Child is born. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them.; And the angel said unto them. And suddenly there was with the angel. Glory to God.; Rejoice greatly; He shall feed His flock; Why do the nations?; He that dwelleth in heaven. Thou shalt break them.; Hallelujah; I know that my Redeemer liveth; Amen.
Timothy Mason, Cello; Alastair Ross, Organ; Catherine Robbin, Mezzo-soprano; Margaret Marshall, Soprano; Anthony Rolfe-Johnson, Tenor; Charles Brett, Countertenor; Robert Hale, Bass; English Baroque Soloists; John Eliot Gardiner, Conductor.
Tracks + Soundclips
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Tenor (Vocal): Anthony Rolfe Johnson Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 2:21 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Tenor (Vocal): Anthony Rolfe Johnson Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 3:11 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Choir, Chorus: Monteverdi Choir Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 2:45 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Counter Tenor (Vocal): Charles Brett Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 4:19 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Choir, Chorus: Monteverdi Choir Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 2:18 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal): Catherine Robbin Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 0:28 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Choir, Chorus: Monteverdi Choir Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal): Catherine Robbin Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 5:40 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Choir, Chorus: Monteverdi Choir Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 4:25 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Choir, Chorus: Monteverdi Choir Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 2:36 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Soprano (Vocal): Margaret Marshall Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 4:14 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Soprano (Vocal): Margaret Marshall Cello: Timothy Mason Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal): Catherine Robbin Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 4:31 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Bass (Vocal): Robert Hale Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 2:39 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Tenor (Vocal): Anthony Rolfe Johnson Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 2:11 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Choir, Chorus: Monteverdi Choir Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 3:53 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Soprano (Vocal): Margaret Marshall Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 6:26 |
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Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56 by Handel, George Frederick Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists Choir, Chorus: Monteverdi Choir Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Cello: Timothy Mason Organ: Alastair Ross Length: 4:15 |
Performances
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Anthony Rolfe Johnson (Tenor (Vocal)), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Anthony Rolfe Johnson (Tenor (Vocal)), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), Monteverdi Choir (Choir, Chorus), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), Charles Brett (Counter Tenor (Vocal)), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), Monteverdi Choir (Choir, Chorus), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Catherine Robbin (Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), Monteverdi Choir (Choir, Chorus), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Catherine Robbin (Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), Monteverdi Choir (Choir, Chorus), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), Monteverdi Choir (Choir, Chorus), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Margaret Marshall (Soprano (Vocal)), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Margaret Marshall (Soprano (Vocal)), Timothy Mason (Cello), Catherine Robbin (Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Robert Hale (Bass (Vocal)), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Anthony Rolfe Johnson (Tenor (Vocal)), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), Monteverdi Choir (Choir, Chorus), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Margaret Marshall (Soprano (Vocal)), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
- Performer(s): English Baroque Soloists (Ensemble), Monteverdi Choir (Choir, Chorus), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Timothy Mason (Cello), Alastair Ross (Organ)
- Recording location: London
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