Karl Richter, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Alldis Choir - George Frideric Handel: Messiah (1990)
Karl Richter, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Alldis Choir - George Frideric Handel: Messiah (1990)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 806 Mb | Total time: 61:50+59:24+36:47 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon | # 419 797-2 | Recorded: 1972
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 806 Mb | Total time: 61:50+59:24+36:47 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon | # 419 797-2 | Recorded: 1972
It therefore seems appropriate to highlight recommend this present performance of Karl Richter's, which stands firmly in the Romantic Messiah tradition preserved through the last century. Unlike most modern recordings, this Messiah utilizes a full orchestra, large chorus, and operatic soloists who do no ornamentation.
Richter's conducting confirms his status as the then-reigning Bach expert–squarely Germanic, displaying broad, stately tempi and a good sense of baroque rhythm. The opening overture is vested with weight and great seriousness, but doesn't drag–you may miss the double-dotting often read into the score if that's what you're used to, but the more traditional approach succeeds very well on its own terms. In particular the "Pastoral Symphony" is very pretty and lovingly phrased. The sound he draws from the orchestra is bit relaxed and mellow (the strings sound almost lazy in places), but very deep and appropriate to his stately conception.
Richter's approach is well served by the John Alldis Choir, whose mature sound and admirable precision are on full display throughout. The lengthy melismas of "And He Shall Purify" sound quite comfortable for the ensemble and Richter's dynamic changes are very well judged. "For Unto Us a Child is Born," and "Hallelujah" both capture the necessary joy and grandeur of the words. Perhaps the only misfire is "Behold the Lamb God," where the absence of double dotting inhibits the dramatic punch of the music.
The soloists are all rock solid vocally and are all native English speakers, delivering satisfying renditions of all the works solo "highlights." Helen Donath and Anna Reynolds both consistently perform capably and musically, Donath notable for her sweet, even timbre. Donald Macintyre's Wagnerian bass-baritone is sonorous, powerful, and delivers his solo pieces with suitable majesty and control. Most refreshingly, he also sings "But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming," eschewing the inferior practice of giving this aria to the alto. But the tenor is the real standout here–in Stuart Barrows we have a consummate oratorio tenor, warm and bright, at once both gentlemanly and heroic. His performances of "Comfort Ye" and "Ev'ry Valley" are darn near perfect, elegant and sincere in the recitative, breezy and cheerful in the aria. And he is equally capable in "Thou Shalt Break Them," correctly conveying the anger of the text with through both color and his explosive high notes.
In all, this performance produces a most singular and valuable quality: a feeling of timelessness, perfectly capturing the eternal nature of both the music and its subject matter.–John Bratincevic
Performer:
Helen Donath, soprano
Anna Reynolds, contralto
Stuart Burrows, tenor
Donald McIntyre, bass
John Alldis Choir
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor - Karl Richter
Tracklist:
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Messiah, HWV 56
CD1:
Part I
01. Symphony
02. "Comfort ye, My people"
03. "Ev'ry Valley shall be exalted"
04. "And The Glory Of The Lord"
05. "Thus saith the Lord"
06. "But who may abide the day of his coming"
07. "And He Shall Purify The Sons Of Levi"
08. "Behold, a virgin shall conceive" … Chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings
09. O thou that tellest good tidings
10. "For behold, darkness shall cover"
11. "The people that walked in darkness"
12. "For Unto Us A Child Is Born"
13. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
14. "There were shepherds… And lo, the angel of the Lord…And the angel said unto them…And suddenly"
15. "Glory to God in the highest"
16. "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion"
17. "Then shall the eyes of the blind" … "He shall feed his flock"
18. "His Yoke Is Easy"
CD2:
Part II
01. "Behold The Lamb Of God"
02. "He Was Despised"
03. "Surely He hath borne our griefs"
04. "And with His stripes we are healed"
05. "All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray"
06. "All they that see Him"
07. "He trusted in God"
08. "Thy rebuke hath broken His heart"
09. "Behold and see"
10. "He was cut off"
11. "Lift Up Your Heads"
12. "Unto which of the angels" … "Let all the angels of God"
13. "Thou Art Gone Up On High"
14. "The Lord Gave The Word"
15. "How Beautiful Are The Feet"
16. "Their Sound Is Gone Out"
17. "Why do the nations so furiously rage together?"
18. "Let us break their bonds asunder"
19. "He that dwelleth in heaven" … "Thou shalt break them"
20. "Hallelujah"
CD3:
Part III
01. "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth"
02. "Since By Man Came Death"
03. "Behold, I tell you a mystery" … "The trumpet shall sound"
04. "Then shall be brought to pass"… O death, where is thy sting?..But thanks to God
05. "If God Be For Us"
06. "Worthy Is The Lamb…Blessing And honour"
07. "Amen"
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Karl Richter, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Alldis Choir - George Frideric Handel: Messiah (1990)
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