℗ 1973 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
| Released | September 1, 1973 |
| Duration | 2h 37m 46s |
| Record Label | DG CD |
| Genre | Classical |
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56
Helen Donath, Anna Reynolds, Stuart Burrows, Donald McIntyre, The John Alldis Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Richter
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1
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1.1
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Symphony
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:26 | |||
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1.2
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1. Comfort ye, My people
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:30 | |||
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1.3
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2. Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:46 | |||
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1.4
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3. And The Glory Of The Lord
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:22 | |||
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1.5
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4. Thus Saith The Lord Of Hosts
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:41 | |||
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1.6
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5. But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
4:54 | |||
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1.7
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6. And He Shall Purify
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:39 | |||
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1.8
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7. Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
0:36 | |||
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1.9
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8. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
4:53 | |||
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1.10
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9. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:10 | |||
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1.11
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10. For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:44 | |||
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1.12
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11. The People That Walked In Darkness
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
4:54 | |||
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1.13
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12. For Unto Us A Child Is Born
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
4:10 | |||
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1.14
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13. Pifa
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:03 | |||
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1.15
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14. There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Fields
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:08 | |||
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1.16
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15. Chorus: Glory To God In The Highest
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:57 | |||
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1.17
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16. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
4:08 | |||
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1.18
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17. Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
0:44 | |||
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1.19
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18. He Shall Feed His Flock
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
6:26 | |||
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1.20
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19. His Yoke Is Easy
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:35 | |||
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Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2
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1.21
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20. Behold The Lamb Of God
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:46 | |||
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1.22
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21. He Was Despised
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
12:46 | |||
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1.23
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22. Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:26 | |||
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1.24
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23. And With His Stripes We Are Healed
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:29 | |||
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1.25
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24. All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:58 | |||
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1.26
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25. All They That See Him
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
0:49 | |||
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1.27
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26. He Trusted In God
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:37 | |||
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1.28
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27. Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:38 | |||
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1.29
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28. Behold And See
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:30 | |||
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1.30
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29. He Was Cut Off Out Of The Land
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
0:18 | |||
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1.31
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30. But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:19 | |||
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1.32
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31. Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:42 | |||
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1.33
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32. Unto Which Of The Angels
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
0:24 | |||
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1.34
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33. Let All The Angels Of God Worship Him
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:34 | |||
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1.35
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34. Thou Art Gone Up On High
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:15 | |||
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1.36
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35. The Lord Gave The Word
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:06 | |||
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1.37
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36. How Beautiful Are The Feet
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:25 | |||
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1.38
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37. Their Sound Is Gone Out
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:02 | |||
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1.39
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38. Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:57 | |||
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1.40
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39. Let us break their bonds asunder
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
1:49 | |||
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1.41
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40. He That Dwelleth In Heaven
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
0:17 | |||
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1.42
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41. Thou Shalt Break Them
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:06 | |||
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1.43
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42. Hallelujah
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
4:07 | |||
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Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3
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1.44
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43. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
7:16 | |||
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1.45
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44. Since By Man Came Death
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
2:23 | |||
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1.46
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45. Behold, I Tell You A Mystery
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
0:50 | |||
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1.47
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46. The Trumpet Shall Sound
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
9:48 | |||
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1.48
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47. Then Shall Be Brought To Pass
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
0:23 | |||
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1.49
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48. O Death, Where Is Thy Sting - 49. But Thanks Be To God
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:08 | |||
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1.50
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50. If God Be For Us
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
5:31 | |||
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1.51
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51. Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:55 | |||
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1.52
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52. Amen
George Frideric Handel; Helen Donath; Anna Reynolds; Stuart Burrows; Donald McIntyre; Gordon Webb; Hedwig Bilgram; Edgar Krapp; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl Richter; The John Alldis Choir |
3:26 | |||
“Richter is a man with his very own authenticity... his hard-working, full-bodied strings do play through the notes, so that both gravitas and vigour have equal resonance... both [Burrows] and Anna Reynolds, though, temper simplicity with humanity in singing which is entirely in character with Richter's direction.”
- Gramophone
Legendary German conductor Karl Richter leads the John Alldis Choir and the London Philharmonic Orchestra in a paired back rendition of Handel's beloved Messiah. Released in 1973 and featuring soloists Helen Donath, Anna Reynolds, Stuart Burrows, and Donald McIntyre, this remastered recording offers a contrasting approach to more recent interpretations of this famous work, one that presents musical treasures all of its own.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – DG CD Studio Masters
This album contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source.
This album contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source.
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -4.02 -10.84 to -0.49 | -23.87 -33.59 to -18.17 | -19.98 -31.00 to -14.70 | 12 9 to 16 | |
| 1 | Symphony | -2.31 | -19.05 | -16.2 | 11 |
| 2 | 1. Comfort ye, My people | -1.77 | -24.75 | -19.1 | 14 |
| 3 | 2. Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted | -3.96 | -24.91 | -20.5 | 13 |
| 4 | 3. And The Glory Of The Lord | -0.68 | -18.28 | -14.9 | 11 |
| 5 | 4. Thus Saith The Lord Of Hosts | -1.38 | -22.42 | -18.5 | 13 |
| 6 | 5. But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming | -2.89 | -23.81 | -19.5 | 14 |
| 7 | 6. And He Shall Purify | -1.46 | -21.53 | -17.3 | 12 |
| 8 | 7. Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive | -10.84 | -30.44 | -27.1 | 9 |
| 9 | 8. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings | -4.29 | -24.61 | -21.5 | 12 |
| 10 | 9. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings | -3.60 | -20.57 | -17.3 | 11 |
| 11 | 10. For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover | -7.14 | -27.28 | -22.1 | 13 |
| 12 | 11. The People That Walked In Darkness | -3.29 | -23.14 | -19.3 | 12 |
| 13 | 12. For Unto Us A Child Is Born | -1.83 | -22.16 | -18.1 | 13 |
| 14 | 13. Pifa | -8.37 | -33.59 | -31.0 | 14 |
| 15 | 14. There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Fields | -5.91 | -26.83 | -22.1 | 12 |
| 16 | 15. Chorus: Glory To God In The Highest | -3.75 | -22.61 | -17.8 | 11 |
| 17 | 16. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion | -3.51 | -22.97 | -19.6 | 12 |
| 18 | 17. Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind | -7.18 | -29.10 | -24.1 | 12 |
| 19 | 18. He Shall Feed His Flock | -4.56 | -24.18 | -20.9 | 12 |
| 20 | 19. His Yoke Is Easy | -2.89 | -22.44 | -18.2 | 11 |
| 21 | 20. Behold The Lamb Of God | -2.48 | -21.55 | -18.2 | 11 |
| 22 | 21. He Was Despised | -5.64 | -26.65 | -22.6 | 13 |
| 23 | 22. Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs | -0.86 | -18.73 | -15.7 | 10 |
| 24 | 23. And With His Stripes We Are Healed | -2.74 | -20.86 | -18.0 | 12 |
| 25 | 24. All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray | -2.78 | -21.67 | -18.4 | 12 |
| 26 | 25. All They That See Him | -5.05 | -22.70 | -18.7 | 12 |
| 27 | 26. He Trusted In God | -1.88 | -21.08 | -18.0 | 12 |
| 28 | 27. Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart | -8.64 | -32.98 | -29.5 | 16 |
| 29 | 28. Behold And See | -5.83 | -28.38 | -24.5 | 14 |
| 30 | 29. He Was Cut Off Out Of The Land | -9.39 | -28.31 | -24.4 | 12 |
| 31 | 30. But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul | -5.23 | -27.30 | -23.5 | 14 |
| 32 | 31. Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates | -1.89 | -19.83 | -16.7 | 12 |
| 33 | 32. Unto Which Of The Angels | -4.84 | -28.18 | -22.9 | 10 |
| 34 | 33. Let All The Angels Of God Worship Him | -2.02 | -20.06 | -16.9 | 11 |
| 35 | 34. Thou Art Gone Up On High | -3.94 | -23.84 | -20.6 | 13 |
| 36 | 35. The Lord Gave The Word | -3.20 | -20.76 | -17.3 | 12 |
| 37 | 36. How Beautiful Are The Feet | -3.61 | -25.54 | -21.5 | 13 |
| 38 | 37. Their Sound Is Gone Out | -5.02 | -26.75 | -22.3 | 15 |
| 39 | 38. Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage | -2.45 | -20.01 | -16.2 | 12 |
| 40 | 39. Let us break their bonds asunder | -2.89 | -21.27 | -18.0 | 12 |
| 41 | 40. He That Dwelleth In Heaven | -6.97 | -25.82 | -20.3 | 10 |
| 42 | 41. Thou Shalt Break Them | -1.70 | -25.35 | -21.4 | 15 |
| 43 | 42. Hallelujah | -0.49 | -18.17 | -14.7 | 11 |
| 44 | 43. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth | -4.88 | -24.34 | -20.3 | 12 |
| 45 | 44. Since By Man Came Death | -1.46 | -22.06 | -15.2 | 12 |
| 46 | 45. Behold, I Tell You A Mystery | -3.64 | -24.46 | -18.7 | 12 |
| 47 | 46. The Trumpet Shall Sound | -3.42 | -21.71 | -17.5 | 12 |
| 48 | 47. Then Shall Be Brought To Pass | -9.30 | -29.71 | -26.3 | 10 |
| 49 | 48. O Death, Where Is Thy Sting - 49. But Thanks Be To God | -3.30 | -23.21 | -19.8 | 13 |
| 50 | 50. If God Be For Us | -7.09 | -25.79 | -22.2 | 12 |
| 51 | 51. Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain | -1.95 | -19.43 | -16.1 | 12 |
| 52 | 52. Amen | -2.60 | -20.30 | -17.2 | 10 |