Messiah

Title
  1. Messiah / Handel.
Published by
  1. [Toronto, Ont.] : Tafelmusik, ℗2012.
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Author
  1. Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759

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Additional authors
  1. Jennens, Charles, 1700-1773
  2. Gauvin, Karina
  3. Blaze, Robin
  4. Müller, Rufus
  5. Polegato, Brett
  6. Taurins, Ivars
  7. Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, performer.
  8. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, performer.
Description
  1. 2 audio discs (142 min.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
  1. Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir present an intimate and stirring performance of Handel's Messiah. This 2-CD recording of the full score on period instruments features a stellar cast of soloists. Tafelmusik presents this baroque masterpiece with the spirit and vitality of Handel's own 18th-century productions. A perennial favorite with audiences and critics alike, Tafelmusik's Messiah has garnered glowing reviews year after year.
Subject
  1. Jesus Christ > Songs and music
  2. Jesus Christ
  3. Oratorios
Genre/Form
  1. Live sound recordings.
  2. Songs and music.
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Note
  1. Oratorio in 3 parts.
  2. Libretto by Charles Jennens.
  3. Compact discs.
  4. Program notes by Charlotte Nediger and biographical notes on the performers, in English with French and German translations, and libretto (31 p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Event (note)
  1. Recorded live, Dec. 14-17, 2011, at Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, the Royal Conservatory, Toronto, Canada.