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Messiah HWV 56

Text: Charles Jennens
Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Alfreda Hodgson (Mezzo-soprano), Jon Humphrey (Tenor), Kaaren Erickson (Soprano), Layton James (Harpsichord), Richard Stilwell (Baritone), Sylvia McNair (Soprano)
℗ 1984

  • Part I

    • 1. Sinfonia
      03:39
    • 2. Comfort Ye, My People – Every Valley Shall Be Exalted
      06:22
    • 3. And the Glory of the Lord
      03:09
    • 4. And He Shall Purify
      02:18
    • 5. Behold, a Virgin Shall Conceive – O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
      05:44
    • 6. For unto Us a Child Is Born
      03:46
    • 7. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion
      04:25

  • Part II

    • 1. The Lord Gave the Word
      01:06
    • 2. Their Sound Is Gone Out
      01:23
    • 3. Why Do the Nations? – Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder
      04:42
    • 4. He That Dwelleth in Heaven – Thou Shalt Break Them
      02:14
    • 5. Hallelujah
      03:44

  • Part III

    • 1. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
      05:34
    • 2. Since by Man Came Death
      01:51
    • 3. Then Shall Be Brought to Pass – O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? – But Thanks Be to God
      03:35
    • 4. Worthy Is the Lamb... Amen.
      06:46

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