George Frideric Handel's Messiah - Blu-ray

UPC: 8718011202666

Product Features

• Format: Blu-ray, 1080i HD, 50i with 16:9 aspect ratio
• Audio: 5.1 Surround and 2.0 PCM Stereo
• Running Time: Approximately 136 minutes
• Language: English
• Region Compatibility: Designed for worldwide playback
• Publisher: 1993 House of Classics, re-released in 2010 by T2 Entertainment
• Additional Content: Complete libretto included

Overview

Experience Handel’s masterwork, Messiah (HWV 56), in a powerful live recording at Pieterskerk, Leiden, performed by the renowned Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Under the direction of Stephen Cleobury and accompanied by the Brandenburg Consort led by Roy Goodman, this rendition brings depth and precision to Handel’s beloved oratorio, capturing its spiritual intensity and lyrical beauty. The ensemble includes acclaimed soloists Lynne Dawson (Soprano), Hillary Summers (Alto), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Alastair Miles (Bass), with Crispian Steele Perkins on trumpet, enriching the performance with dynamic and expressive musicianship.

Interesting Facts

• Handel's Messiah Legacy: Written in just 24 days, Messiah debuted in 1742 in Dublin, quickly becoming a defining piece of sacred music and a Christmas tradition across the globe.
• The Choir of King’s College: Founded in the 15th century, the choir is one of the most famous collegiate choirs in the world, celebrated for its traditional Evensong services and Christmas broadcasts.
• Recording Venue: Pieterskerk, a historic church in Leiden, Netherlands, adds a resonant acoustic atmosphere, enhancing the spiritual experience of this live performance.
• Technical Note: As a dual-layer Blu-ray, a brief pause may occur as the disc switches layers during playback.

Track Listing

1. Part I: Christmas Section

   • Comfort Ye My People / Every Valley Shall Be Exalted – 5:45
   • And the Glory of the Lord – 3:10
   • For Unto Us a Child is Born – 4:50
   • ... (and more)

2. Part II: Passion and Resurrection

   • Behold the Lamb of God – 5:05
   • Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs – 4:30
   • Hallelujah Chorus – 3:40
   • ... (and more)

3. Part III: Redemption and Eternal Life

   • I Know That My Redeemer Liveth – 5:10
   • The Trumpet Shall Sound – 9:25
   • Worthy is the Lamb – 4:40

Publishers

House of Classics, 1993
T2 Entertainment, 2010

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