George Frederick Handel – Messiah Vinyl 2xLP Record Album M2S-607

Description: This listing is for George Frederick Handel, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy / The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Richard P. Condie – Messiah Vinyl 2xLP Record Album M2S-607. Label: Columbia Masterworks – M2S 607Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredCountry: USReleased: 1959Genre: ClassicalStyle: Baroque, Oratorio Condition: Jacket: Very Good Vinyl: Very Good Tracklist: A1OvertureA2Recitative: Comfort Ye, My PeopleA3Air: Every Valley Shall Be ExaltedA4Chorus: And The Glory Of The LordA5Recitative: Thus Saith The LordA6Air: But Who May AbideA7Chorus: And He Shall PurifyB1Recitative: Behold A Virgin Shall ConceiveB2Air: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To ZionB3Chorus: For Unto Us A Child Is BornB4Pastoral: SymphonyB5Recitative: There Were ShepherdsB6Recitative: And The Angel Said Unto ThemB7Recitative: A Suddenly There Was With The AngelB8Chorus: Glory To GodB9Recitative: Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind Be OpenB10Air: He Shall Feed His FlockC1Chorus: His Yoke Is EasyC2Chorus: Behold The Lamb Of GodC3Air: He Was DespisedC4Chorus: Surely He Hath Borne Our GriefsC5Chorus: And With His Stripes We Are HealedC6Chorus: All We Like Sheep Have Gone AstrayC7Chorus: Lift Up Your HeadsC8Air: Why Do The Nations?D1Recitative: He That Dwelleth In HeavenD2Air: Thou Shalt Break HimD3Chorus: Hallelujah!D4Air: I Know That My Redeemer LivethD5Recitative: Behold, I Tell You A MysteryD6Air: The Trumpet Shall SoundD7Chorus: Worthy Is The Lamb Messiah (HWV 56) is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. The text was compiled from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter by Charles Jennens. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. Handel's reputation in England, where he had lived since 1712, had been established through his compositions of Italian opera. He turned to English oratorio in the 1730s in response to changes in public taste; Messiah was his sixth work in this genre. Although its structure resembles that of opera, it is not in dramatic form; there are no impersonations of characters and no direct speech. Instead, Jennens's text is an extended reflection on Jesus as the Messiah called Christ. The text begins in Part I with prophecies by Isaiah and others, and moves to the annunciation to the shepherds, the only "scene" taken from the Gospels. In Part II, Handel concentrates on the Passion of Jesus and ends with the Hallelujah chorus. In Part III he covers Paul's teachings on the resurrection of the dead and Christ's glorification in heaven. Handel wrote Messiah for modest vocal and instrumental forces, with optional alternate settings for many of the individual numbers. In the years after his death, the work was adapted for performance on a much larger scale, with giant orchestras and choirs. In other efforts to update it, its orchestration was revised and amplified, such as Mozart's Der Messias. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the trend has been towards reproducing a greater fidelity to Handel's original intentions, although "big Messiah" productions continue to be mounted. A near-complete version was issued on 78 rpm discs in 1928; since then the work has been recorded many times. The autograph manuscript of the oratorio is preserved in the British Library. CONDITION Descriptions: I base the condition of each of my Records off of Ebay's Grading System. • MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all. • NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting. • VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play. • GOOD (G) Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, minor surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing. • FAIR (F) Appears well used and somewhat abused. Audio is not great due to surface noise and scratches. The record may have a stick or a skip. Records in this condition are those you might purchase to fill a hole in your collection until a better copy comes along. • POOR (P) Well played with little luster and significant surface noise, but still not cracked or broken. 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Price: 5.99 USD

Location: Oswego, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-13T04:30:09.000Z

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