Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men & Boys Indian - Handel: Messiah - Highlights (CD)

In August 22, 1741, at a low point in his life and career, and suffering from partial paralysis due to a stroke, George Frideric Handel began work on Messiah. In an incredible 24 days, the great dramatic composer completed perhaps the most powerful, spir. Four winds. 2005.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Chorus / and the Glory of the Lord
2. Recitative / Thus Saith the Lord
3. Recitative / Behold, a Virgin Shall Conceive
4. Air ; Chorus /O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
5. Chorus / for Unto Us a Child Is Born
6. Recitative / There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field
7. Recitative / and Lo, the Angel of the Lord Came Upon Them
8. Recitative / and the Angel Said Unto Them
9. Recitative / and Suddenly There Was with the Angel
10. Chorus / Glory to God
11. Air / Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion
12. Recitative / Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind
13. Air / He Shall Feed His Flock
14. Chorus / His Yoke Is Easy, and His Burthen Is Light
15. Chorus / Surely He Hath Born Our Griefs
16. Chorus / and with His Stripes We Are Healed
17. Chorus / All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
18. Recitative / All They That See Him, Laugh Him to Scorn
19. Chorus / He Trusted in God
20. Recitative / Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart
21. Air / Behold and See If There Be Any Sorrow
22. Recitative / He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the Living
23. Air / But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell
24. Chorus / the Lord Gave the Word
25. Air / How Beautiful Are the Feet
26. Chorus / Their Sound Is Gone Out
27. Air / Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together?
28. Chorus / Let Us Break the Bonds Asunder
29. Recitative / He That Dwelleth in Heaven
30. Air / Thou Shall Break Them
31. Chorus / Hallelujah