From the sounds of Christmas carols drifting through the night air to the clang-clang of bells to the bustle of holiday shoppers, these are the familiar sounds of the holiday season. Some of the worls's greatest classical compositions have been inspired by this joyous and spiritual season, with none more moving than Handel's extraordinary Messiah. This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY takes you inside Bavaria's famed Benedictine Abbey Church for both an intimate and spectacular views of this holy architectural wonder. Handel's profound music soars through the church on a wave of choral voices, echoing across the ages and across the world. This classic holiday favorite is as scared and enduring as the Benedictine Abbey itself, with its religious paintings, ornate rococo design, altars, and three towering organs. This is music for the ages, to be enjoyed season after season.
01. Overture (Sinfonia) 02. And the glory of the Lord 03. And He shall purify 04. For unto us a Child is born 05. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) 06. Glory to God in the highest 07. His yoke is easy 08. Behold the Lamb of God 09. Surely He hath borne our griefs 10. And with His stripes we are healed 11. All we like sheep have gone astray 12. He trusted in God 13. Lift up your heads O ye gates 14. Let all the angels of God worship Him 15. The Lord gave the word 16. Their sound is gone out 17. Hallelujah 18. Since by man came death 19. But thanks be to God 20. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain 21. Amen
Bratislava City Choir (Chorus Master: Ladislav Holasek) Capella Istropolitana Jaroslav Kr (e) chek, Conductor