
Handel: Messiah, oratorio HWV 56 (Complete) (1995)
In this 1995 recording, Sir David Willcocks conducts The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, The NightPro Symphony Orchestra, and soloists Lorna Anderson, Paul Esswood, Neil Mackie, and Stephen Roberts in a complete recording of Handel's enduring masterpiece. This performance was called the "Best [Messiah] Recording of All Time" by Billboard Magazine.
- Language English
- Media Types CD
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Description
MTC RECORDS - Nightpro NP-1001
Also available in DVD-Audio (DtsEntertainment - 69286-01073-9-7)
Early release contained bonus CD with the following tracks:
Disk 3
1. Sir David Willcocks greet the choir and orchestra
2. Instructions for the first sections of the night
3. "Organ A" tune up
4. Instructions for a "retake"
5. Sir David's style and humor are evident as he rehearses the choir
6. Continued practice on a very difficult section for the men
7. "Worthy is the Lamb," take one.
8. Working on "Worthy is the Lamb."
9. Preparing for another take.
10. Compliments to the choir for their concentration
11. Preparing for a new section, "For unto us..."
12. Further preparation and rehearsal
13. Sir David on the phone with John Mosely Preparing for a new take
14. "Are you ready, John?" The Hallelujah Chorus