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London Symphony Orchestra
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Genre: Music
Region: Occidental
Division: Orchestra


Sound Sources
Label Inventory Track Order Class Number Work Movement Date Format  
Columbia ML-4776 B01 Mozart Sinfonien KV 543 Sinfonie 39
001 1936-02 33⅓rpm
Columbia ML-4776 B04 Mozart Sinfonien KV 543 Sinfonie 39
004 1936-02 33⅓rpm
Columbia ML-4776 A03 Mozart Serenaden KV 525 Serenade 13 [Eine kleine Nachtmusik]
003 1936-02 33⅓rpm
Columbia ML-4776 B02 Mozart Sinfonien KV 543 Sinfonie 39
002 1936-02 33⅓rpm
Columbia ML-4776 A01 Mozart Serenaden KV 525 Serenade 13 [Eine kleine Nachtmusik]
001 1936-02 33⅓rpm
Columbia ML-4776 A04 Mozart Serenaden KV 525 Serenade 13 [Eine kleine Nachtmusik]
004 1936-02 33⅓rpm
Columbia ML-4776 B03 Mozart Sinfonien KV 543 Sinfonie 39
003 1936-02 33⅓rpm
Columbia ML-4776 A02 Mozart Serenaden KV 525 Serenade 13 [Eine kleine Nachtmusik]
002 1936-02 33⅓rpm
RCA LCT-1140 B03 Mozart Konzerte KV 365 Klavierkonzert 10 [Konzert für zwei Klaviere]
003 1936-10 33⅓rpm
RCA LCT-1140 A01 Bach Orchester BWV 1060 Konzert 1 für zwei Cembali
001 1936-10 33⅓rpm
RCA LCT-1140 B01 Mozart Konzerte KV 365 Klavierkonzert 10 [Konzert für zwei Klaviere]
001 1936-10 33⅓rpm
RCA LCT-1140 A02 Bach Orchester BWV 1060 Konzert 1 für zwei Cembali
002 1936-10 33⅓rpm
RCA LCT-1140 B02 Mozart Konzerte KV 365 Klavierkonzert 10 [Konzert für zwei Klaviere]
002 1936-10 33⅓rpm
RCA LCT-1140 A03 Bach Orchester BWV 1060 Konzert 1 für zwei Cembali
003 1936-10 33⅓rpm
RCA LM-9014 A02 Mozart Konzerte KV 219 Violinkonzert 5
02 1951-05 33⅓rpm
RCA LM-9014 A03 Mozart Konzerte KV 219 Violinkonzert 5
03 1951-05 33⅓rpm
RCA LM-9014 A01 Mozart Konzerte KV 219 Violinkonzert 5
01 1951-05 33⅓rpm
London LL-512 B02 Grieg Orchester Opus 016 Klaverkonsert i a-moll
003 1951-10 33⅓rpm
London LL-512 A01 Grieg Orchester Opus 016 Klaverkonsert i a-moll
001 1951-10 33⅓rpm
London LL-512 B01 Grieg Orchester Opus 016 Klaverkonsert i a-moll
002 1951-10 33⅓rpm
London LL-1019 B04 Holst Orchestral H. 125 The Planets
007 1954 33⅓rpm
London LL-1019 A02 Holst Orchestral H. 125 The Planets
002 1954 33⅓rpm
London LL-1019 B02 Holst Orchestral H. 125 The Planets
005 1954 33⅓rpm
London LL-1019 A03 Holst Orchestral H. 125 The Planets
003 1954 33⅓rpm
London LL-1019 B03 Holst Orchestral H. 125 The Planets
006 1954 33⅓rpm
London LL-1019 A01 Holst Orchestral H. 125 The Planets
001 1954 33⅓rpm
London LL-1019 B01 Holst Orchestral H. 125 The Planets
004 1954 33⅓rpm
RCA LM-1946 A02 Paganini Violino MS 021 Concerto 01 D-Dur
02 1956 33⅓rpm
RCA LM-1946 A03 Paganini Violino MS 021 Concerto 01 D-Dur
03 1956 33⅓rpm
RCA LM-1946 A01 Paganini Violino MS 021 Concerto 01 D-Dur
01 1956 33⅓rpm
London LL-566_A 01 Tchaikovsky Bühnen Opus 20 Le Lac des cygnes (Лебединое озеро)
  1957 33⅓rpm
London LL-565_B 02 Tchaikovsky Bühnen Opus 20 Le Lac des cygnes (Лебединое озеро)
  1957 33⅓rpm
London LL-566_B 01 Tchaikovsky Bühnen Opus 20 Le Lac des cygnes (Лебединое озеро)
  1957 33⅓rpm
London LL-565_A 01 Tchaikovsky Bühnen Opus 20 Le Lac des cygnes (Лебединое озеро)
  1957 33⅓rpm
London LL-565_B 01 Tchaikovsky Bühnen Opus 20 Le Lac des cygnes (Лебединое озеро)
  1957 33⅓rpm
London LL-565_A 02 Tchaikovsky Bühnen Opus 20 Le Lac des cygnes (Лебединое озеро)
  1957 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 B03 Händel Suiten HWV 351 Music for the Royal Fireworks
003 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 A03 Händel Suiten HWV 348 Water Music Suite 01 F-Dur
003 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 B01 Händel Suiten HWV 351 Music for the Royal Fireworks
001 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 A01 Händel Suiten HWV 348 Water Music Suite 01 F-Dur
001 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 B04 Händel Suiten HWV 351 Music for the Royal Fireworks
004 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 A04 Händel Suiten HWV 348 Water Music Suite 01 F-Dur
004 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 B02 Händel Suiten HWV 351 Music for the Royal Fireworks
002 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 A02 Händel Suiten HWV 348 Water Music Suite 01 F-Dur
002 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90158 A05 Händel Suiten HWV 348 Water Music Suite 01 F-Dur
005 1958 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90283 A01 Rachmaninoff Orchestra Opus 30 Concerto pour piano 3
001 1961 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90283 B01 Rachmaninoff Orchestra Opus 30 Concerto pour piano 3
002 1961 33⅓rpm
Mercury SR-90283 B02 Rachmaninoff Orchestra Opus 30 Concerto pour piano 3
003 1961 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 07 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
15 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_A 02 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
22 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 04 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
30 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 12 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
38 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_B 07 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
46 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 08 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
08 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 02 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
11 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 10 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
17 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_A 05 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
25 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 07 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
33 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_B 02 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
41 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_B 03 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
49 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 03 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
03 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 05 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
14 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 13 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
20 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 02 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
28 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 10 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
36 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_B 05 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
44 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_B 06 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
52 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 06 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
06 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 08 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
16 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_A 03 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
23 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 05 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
31 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 13 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
39 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_B 01 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
47 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 01 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
01 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 09 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
09 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_A 06 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
26 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 08 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
34 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_B 03 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
42 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_B 04 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
50 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 04 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
04 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 03 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
12 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 11 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
18 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_B 07 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
53 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 07 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
07 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 06 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
14 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_A 01 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
21 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 03 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
29 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 11 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
37 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_B 06 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
45 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 02 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
02 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 01 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
10 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 09 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
17 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_A 04 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
24 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 06 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
32 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_B 01 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
40 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_B 02 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
48 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 04 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
13 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_A 12 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
19 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 01 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
27 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-633_B 09 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
35 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-632_B 04 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
43 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_B 05 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
51 1962 33⅓rpm
Vanguard BG-631_A 05 Händel Oratorium HWV 056 Messiah
Part I
Scene 1: Isaiah's prophecy of salvation
01. Sinfony (Instrumental)
02. Comfort ye my people (Tenor)
03. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted (Tenor)
04. And the glory of the Lord (Chorus)
Scene 2: The coming judgment
05. Thus saith the Lord of hosts (Bass)
06. But who may abide the day of His coming (Alto)
07. And he shall purify the sons of Levi (Chorus)
Scene 3: The prophecy of Christ's birth
08. Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto)
09. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Alto and Chorus)
10. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (Bass)
11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Bass)
12. For unto us a child is born (Chorus)
Scene 4: The annunciation to the shepherds
13. Pifa ("pastoral symphony": instrumental)
14a. There were shepherds abiding in the fields (Soprano)
14b. And lo, the angel of the Lord (Soprano)
15. And the angel said unto them (Soprano)
16. And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano)
17. Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
Scene 5: Christ's healing and redemption
18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (Soprano)
20. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (Alto and Soprano)
21. His yoke is easy (Chorus)
Part II
Scene 1: Christ's Passion
22. Behold the Lamb of God (Chorus)
23. He was despised and rejected of men (Alto)
24. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Chorus)
25. And with his stripes we are healed (Chorus)
26. All we like sheep have gone astray (Chorus)
27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn (Tenor)
28. He trusted in God that he would deliver him (Chorus)
29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (Tenor or Soprano)
30. Behold and see if there be any sorrow (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 2: Christ's Death and Resurrection
31. He was cut off (Tenor or Soprano)
32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (Tenor or Soprano)
Scene 3: Christ's Ascension
33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Chorus)
Scene 4: Christ's reception in Heaven
34. Unto which of the angels (Tenor)
35. Let all the angels of God worship Him (Chorus)
Scene 5: The beginnings of Gospel preaching
36. Thou art gone up on high (Soprano)
37. The Lord gave the word (Chorus)
38. How beautiful are the feet (Soprano)
39. Their sound is gone out (Chorus)
Scene 6: The world's rejection of the Gospel
40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)
41. Let us break their bonds asunder (Chorus)
42. He that dwelleth in heaven (Tenor)
Scene 7: God's ultimate victory
43. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (Tenor)
44. Hallelujah (Chorus)
Part III
Scene 1: The promise of eternal life
45. I know that my Redeemer liveth (Soprano)
46. Since by man came death (Chorus)
Scene 2: The Day of Judgment
47. Behold, I tell you a mystery (Bass)
48. The trumpet shall sound (Bass)
Scene 3: The final conquest of sin
49. Then shall be brought to pass (Alto)
50. O death, where is thy sting (alto and tenor)
51. But thanks be to God (Chorus)
52. If God be for us, who can be against us (Soprano)
Scene 4: The acclamation of the Messiah
53. Worthy is the Lamb (Chorus); Amen (Chorus)
05 1962 33⅓rpm

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