Handel: Messiah
Lucy Crowe (soprano), Alex Potter (countertenor), Michael Spyres (tenor), Matthew Brook (bass), The English Concert & Choir, John Nelson
The theatrical instincts that have served Nelson so well in Berlioz ensure some detailed characterisation such as the semiquaver flurry of beating wings as the angels prepare to impart their... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week22nd December 2023
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Opus Klassik Awards2024Nominated - Choral Recording of the Year
2 CDs + DVD Video
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Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1
- Michael Spyres (tenor), Matthew Brook (bass-baritone), Alex Potter (countertenor), Lucy Crowe (soprano)
- The English Concert, Choir of The English Concert
- John Nelson
Sinfonia. Grave - Allegro moderato
Accompagnato. "Comfort Ye, My People"
Aria. "Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted"
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2
- Alex Potter (countertenor), Michael Spyres (tenor), Michael Sypres (tenor), Matthew Brook (bass-baritone), Rory McCleery (countertenor)
- Choir of The English Concert, The English Concert
- John Nelson
Chorus. "Behold the Lamb of God"
Aria. "He Was Despised"
Chorus. "Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs"
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 3
- Lucy Crowe (soprano), Matthew Brook (bass-baritone), Alex Potter (countertenor), Michael Spyres (tenor)
- Choir of The English Concert, The English Concert
- John Nelson
Aria. "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth"
Chorus. "Since by Man Came Death"
Accompagnato. "Behold, I Tell You a Mystery"
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56, Appendix
- Matthew Brook (bass-baritone), Lucy Crowe (soprano), Alex Potter (countertenor), Michael Spyres (tenor)
- The English Concert
- John Nelson
Aria. "But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?"
Arioso. "But Lo, the Angel of the Lord Came Upon Them"
Aria. "Rejoice Greatly"