Handel's Messiah sound recording : a soulful celebration.

Author

George Frideric Handel

Call Number

• COMPACT DISC HOLIDAY (CEN)

Performers

Various performers ; with accompaniment.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Reprise Records, p1992.

Physical Description

1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Notes

Excerpts from Handel's oratorio, arranged and performed by contemporary musical groups.

Compact disc.

Program notes on container insert.

Contents

• Overture : a partial history of black music
• Comfort ye my people (Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Daryl Coley)
• Every valley shall be exalted (Lizz Lee, Chris Willis)
• And the glory of the Lord (Dianne Reeves)
• But who may abide the day of his coming (Patti Austin)
• And He shall purify (Tramaine Hawkins)
• Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Howard Hewitt)
• O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Stevie Wonder, Take 6).

• For unto us a Child is born
• Glory to God (Boys Choir of Harlem)-- Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Richard Smallwood Singers)
• Behold the Lamb of God (instrumental) (The Yellowjackets)
• Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Commissioned, Clark Sisters)
• Why do the nations so furiously rage? (Al Jarreau)
• I know that my Redeemer liveth (Tevin Campbell)
• Hallelujah! (choir).