John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Joanne Lunn (soprano), Melanie Ma
Release Date: 10 January 2007
Label: Collegium / Collegium Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 040888013228
Genres: Classical
Description
The world's best-loved sacred choral work. Among Handel's 20 or more oratorios, Messiah has long been the most-often performed, holding a place of honour in the hearts of audiences everywhere.
From Collegium Records is this beautifully-packaged 2CD set featuring the complete oratorio, recorded in the wonderful acoustic of the church of All Hallow's, Gospel Oak, London.
With:
Joanne Lunn, soprano
Melanie Marshall, mezzo-soprano
James Gilchrist, tenor
Christopher Purves, bass-baritone
CRITICAL ACCLAIM:
"Rutter's excellent feel for this music, his intelligence, and his sturdy and steady hand, make this – in my opinion – the finest modern-instrument recording since the legendary Philips release by Colin Davis in the 1960s." - Fanfare Magazine
"Not surprisingly, John Rutter's is essentially a traditional performance, but with lively tempi and no lack of expressive feeling; and it is very well recorded indeed … altogether a fine set which will give much pleasure" - The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs
"This recording deserves its rightful place among the numerous accounts of this timeless masterwork". - The American Organist
Tracklisting
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Wayne Marshall (organ)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers and Orchestra
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Patricia Forbes (soprano)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, BBC Concert Orchestra, Melanie Marshall (mezzo-soprano)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Helen Gough (baroque cello), William Hunt (violone), Wayne Mars
