by Handel Georg Friedri, George Frideric Handel · Harmonia Mundi · CD · EAN 3149025062956
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«Messiah» is the oratorio by Georg Friedrich Händel performed by Les Arts Florissants under the direction of William Christie, released by Harmonia Mundi as a double CD.
The Messiah, composed in 1742, is a baroque oratorio that narrates the life of Christ through arias, recitatives and choruses. This recording stands out for its historically informed performance and the famous «Hallelujah» chorus.
1994 recording released in 2001 by Harmonia Mundi. 2-CD edition with soloists Barbara Schlick, Sandrine Piau, Andreas Scholl, Mark Padmore and Nathan Berg.
For classical and baroque music listeners seeking a historically informed interpretation of one of Händel's great choral works.
