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Summary: The Best Recording I've Ever Heard
Comment: I've listened to Handels's Messiah my entire life, so I'm very picky. I can honestly say this is the best recording I've ever heard.
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Summary: Messiah - complete traditional
Comment: It is the traditional version of the Messiah and includes all parts - even the songs some people would find obscure. Very well done. Sounds inspiring and wonderful.
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Summary: Genuinely Wonderful
Comment: This recording of Handel's Messiah showcases Felicity Lott, whose voice has an wonderfully warm and rich quality (unusual for a soprano) -- particularly on "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth," a song with which I am tolerably familiar as a soprano soloist. In fact, the entire recording's tone resonates with warmth. The only fault lies in the fact that #34-37 are omitted, including one of my favorite pieces, "And He Shall Purify;" hence four stars instead of five. But leaving aside that omission, the orchestral performance is outstanding, the chorus is very good, and the soloists, especially Ms. Lott, are delightful.
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Summary: A great recording AND playing.
Comment: I think this is a great job, especially by the London Philharmonic choir and orchestra
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Summary: Terrific
Comment: I contend that Messiah is the greatest composition of all time. This is a strong, solid interpretation of it, and for Christians, this music will create a soundscape that leaves one yearning to grow even closer to God. I have recordings of Messiah that are slowed down too much, though, and it takes away from the impact of movements like the overture and Unto Us. Avoid that with this.
Marvelous!
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