Decca Eloquence 2011 | EAC LOG FLAC+CUE | 4CDs + booklet | 1,36GB
MESSIAH, oratorio in three parts, HWV 56
performed by
Joan Sutherland, soprano
Grace Bumbry, alto
Kenneth McKellar, tenor
David Ward, bass
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
(on modern instruments)Sir Adrian Boult, dir.
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ACIS AND GALATEA, HWV 49a
performed by
Joan Sitherland, soprano (Galatea)
Peter Pears, tenor (Acis)
Owen Brannigan, bass (Polyphemus)
David Galliver, tenor (Damon)
St. Anthony Singers
Philomusica of London
(on modern instruments)Sir Adrian Boult, dir.
Recording: Kingsway Hall, London, 5 & 8/1961 (Messiah); Watford Town Hall, London, 5 & 6/1959 (Acis and Galatea)
TT: 257'10'' (Messiah - 170'33''; Acis and Galatea - 86'37'')
