George Frideric Handel

Review: The complete vocal score of Handel's Messiah plus forty traditional carols of Christmas. This authoritative volume presents the most widely used Messiah vocal score. Here you will find all of the choruses and solos with complete piano reduction of Handel's magnificent orchestra. This book also includes an exquisite selection of Christmas carols in traditional four-part arrangements. As a comprehensive treasure of the word's most cherished Christmas music, Messiah Sing and Caroling is a valuable addition to every music library. So whether you are going out to a "Messiah Singalong," enjoying a Christmas concert, or simply caroling with friends, you will get a lifetime of holiday pleasure from this handy volume.

Songlist: The Messiah, Angels From The Realms of Glory, Angels We Have Heard on High, Away In a Manger, As With Gladness, Men of Old, Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Deck The Hall, The First Noel, Glad Christmas Bells, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Good King Wencelas, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, The Happy Christmas, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Here We Come A-Waissailing, The Holly and The Ivy, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, I Saw Three Ships, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Joy To The World, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, O Christmas Tree, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and more.

7709b | Songbook $12.95 | SATB

Review: Contents: To Alceste - Son confusa pastorella - Dimmi, crudele - Lascia ch'io - Let Me Wander, not Unseen - Notte cara - Non ti fidar - Io ti levo l'impero dell'armi - Svegliatevi nel core - Care selve - Se fedel vuoi ch'io ti creda - Piangero la sorte mia - Pensieri, voi mi tormentate - Where'er You Walk - Un cenno leggiadretto.

Songlist: Let Me Wander Not Unseen, Lascia Ch'io Pianga, Svegliatevi Nel Core, Where E'er You Walk, Piangero La Sorte Mia, To Alceste (Handel), Son Confusa Pastorella, Dimmi, Crudele Amore, Notte Cara (Dear Night), Non Ti Fidar (Don't Be Too Sure), Io Ti Levo L'impero Dell'armi, Care Selve (Lovely Woodland), Se Fedel Vuoi Ch'io Ti Creda, Pensieri,Voi Mi Tormentate, Un Cenno Leggiadretto

Voicing: High

10038b | Songbook $12.95 | Solo

Review: English.

Songlist: As Longs The Hart (Handel), Tears Have Been My Daily Bread (Handel), With Glad Shouts (Handel), Why Art Thou Cast Down (Handel), Put Thy Trust In God (Handel)

10905b | Songbook $12.95 | SATB

Review: This verse anthem with organ was probably Handel's first contribution to English church music and possibly his first setting of an extended English language text. As pants the Hart is undated and there is no historical record of the anthem's first performance, though evidence from the appearance of the autograph itself suggests it proceeded the Te Deum, and an estimated composition date is from November-December 1712. Arranged for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass soloists, SATB chorus and organ. Words from Psalm 42, edited by Donald Burrows.

11056b | Songbook $17.95 | SATB

Review: English.

40402b | Songbook $4.95 | SSAATBB

Review: English.

Songlist: The King Shall Rejoice (Handel), Exceeding Glad Shall He Be (Handel), Glory And Great Worship (Handel), Alleluia (Handel-Coronation Anthem #2)

10907b | Songbook $8.95 | SATB

Review: Latin.

Songlist: Dixit Dominus (Handel), Virgam Virtutis (Handel), Tecum Principium (Handel), Juravit Dominus (Handel), Tu Es Sacerdos (Handel), Dominus A Dextris Tuis (Handel), De Torrente In Via (Handel), Gloria Patri (Handel)

10915b | Songbook $14.95 | SATB

Review: New edition by Donald Burrows, including the original 7-Part version of Zadok the Priest.

11058b | Songbook $19.95 | SATB

Review: These four splendid anthems were composed for the coronation of George II in October 1727 and have since retained a position at the heart of the English choral tradition. The popular anthem Zadok the priest has been performed at all subsequent coronations, and Handel's other contributions to the royal occasion - Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice, and My heart is inditing - have the same majestic grandeur, with affecting contrasts between different sections of the sacred texts.

Songlist: Zadok the priest, Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice, My heart is inditing

40546b | Songbook $18.25 | SATB

Review: 17 Choruses for mixed voices from Handel's sacred works. Selected with introductory notes by Brian Kay. Rarely brought together, these diverse choruses demonstrate the enduring vitality of Handel's writing.

Songlist: Acis and Galatea, Alexander's Feast, Dixit Dominus, Israel in Egypt, Judas Maccabaeus, Messiah, Samson, Semele, Solomon, Coronation Anthem

5120b | Songbook $21.95 | SATB German Choral Music Arrangements

Review: English.

Songlist: And their cry came up (Handel-Israel in Egypt), They loathed to drink (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Their land brought forth (Handel-Israel in Egypt), He spake the word (Handel-Israel in Egypt), He gave them hailstones (Handel-Israel in Egypt), He smote all first-born (Handel-Israel in Egypt), But for his people (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Egypt was glad (Handel-Israel in Egypt), He led them (Handel-Israel in Egypt), But the waters (Handel-Israel in Egypt), I will sing (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The Lord is my strength (Handel-Israel in Egypt), And I will exalt Him (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The Lord is a man of war (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thy right hand, O Lord (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thou sentest forth (Handel-Israel in Egypt), And with the blast (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The enemy said (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thou didst blow (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The earth swallow'd (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thou in Thy mercy (Handel-Israel in Egypt), The people shall hear (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Sing ye to the Lord (Handel-Israel in Egypt), Thou Shalt Bring Them In

10884b | Songbook $12.95 | SATB

Review:

Songlist: Mourn, ye afflicted (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), From this dread scene (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), For Sion lamentation (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), O Father, whose almighty (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Call forth thy pow'rs (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), O Liberty, Thou Choicest Treasure, Come, ever-smiling (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Disdainful of danger (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Hear us, O Lord (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Fall'n is the foe (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Sion now her head (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), From mighty kings (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Hail, Judea (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), How vain is man (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Ah! wretched (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), We hear, we hear (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), We never will bow (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), So shall the lute (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), Sing Unto God, No unhallowed desire (Handel-Judas Maccabaeus), O Lovely Peace, Arm, Arm, Ye Brave, (Handel), Rejoice Oh Judah (Handel G), Father Of Heav'n (Handel), Hallelujah, Amen, Pious Orgies,Pious Airs(Handel), See,The Conquering Hero Comes, Sound An Alarm!

10886b | Songbook $15.95 | SATB

Review: The world-famous Novello choral edition of Handel's beautiful masterpiece. Arranged for SATB with piano part. Edited with piano reduction by Watkins Shaw.

Songlist: Messiah

7713b | Songbook $9.95 | SATB

Review: English.

Songlist: O Sing Unto The Lord (Handel), Declare His Honor (Handel), The Waves Of The Sea (Handel), O Worship The Lord (Handel), Let The Whole Earth Stand In Awe, Let The Heav'ns Rejoice (Handel)

10904b | Songbook $8.95 | SATB

Review:

Songlist: Ye men of Gaza (Handel-Sampson), O first-created (Handel-Sampson), Thy glorious deeds (Handel-Sampson), Then shall they know (Handel-Sampson), Then round about (Handel-Sampson), To dust his glory (Handel-Sampson), With plaintive notes (Handel-Sampson), My faith and truth (Handel-Sampson), Her faith and truth (Handel-Sampson), Traitor to love (Handel-Sampson), To man God's universal (Handel-Sampson), Go, baffled coward (Handel-Sampson), Hear, Jacob's God (Handel-Sampson), To song and dance (Handel-Sampson), Fix'd in His everlasting (Handel-Sampson), Presuming slave (Handel-Sampson), With thunder armed (Handel-Sampson), Thus when the sun (Handel-Sampson), The Holy One of Israel (Handel-Sampson), To fame immortal go (Handel-Sampson), Great Dragon (Handel-Sampson), How willing my paternal (Handel-Sampson), Hear us, our God (Handel-Sampson), Ye sons of Israel (Handel-Sampson), Weep, Israel (Handel-Sampson), Glorious hero! (Handel-Sampson), Let their celestial (Handel-Sampson), Awake The Trumpet's Lofty Sound, Honor And Arms, Let The Bright Seraphim, and more.

10881b | Songbook $14.95 | SATB

Review: This oratorio for SATB soli, SATB chorus and orchestra is one of the richest and fullest of all Handel's works, although not his most well-known. This vocal score includes a piano accompaniment revised from that of the German Handel Society.

11070b | Songbook $19.95 | SATB

Review: This funeral anthem for SATB and orchestra was composed for, and performed at, the funeral of Queen Caroline, consort of George II, in Westminster Abbey on 17 December 1737. This vocal score is edited by Watkins Shaw and includes a piano reduction of the orchestral score. Duration approximately 50 mins.

11074b | Songbook $19.95 | SATB

Review: English.

40398b | Songbook $7.95 | SATB

Review: English.

Songlist: Utrecht Te Deum (Handel)

10916b | Songbook $9.95 | SATB

Review: A collection of pieces for Soprano or Alto, composed by George Frideric Handel.

Voicing: Alto Soprano

10637b | Miniature Score $16.95 | Solo

Review: Brand new recording by one of the most celebrated ensembles in the world features distinguished soloists revered for their performances of Handel. "What a winning combination: Handel's Messiah, the most popular oratorio ever written, sung by The Sixteen, the most richly sonorous of early music choirs." -The Telegraph. "The Sixteen are on fine form in a repertory that sees them at their most confident." - Gramophone

Songlist: Messiah (complete oratorio), Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon, The Lord our enemy has slain from Esther, Nell dolce dell'obblio, Harp Concerto in B-flat, Op. 4, No. 6 from Alexander's Feast, Sinfonia to Act 2 of Ariodante, Scherza infida from Ariodante, Let the Bright Seraphim from Samson

8935c | 3 CDs $24.95

Review: Messiah, (1741), the glorious oratorio by George Frideric Handel, is among the most popular works in the Western choral literature. Here is a fabulous new recording from world-renowned conductor and composer John Rutter. Remarkably, this is the first time Rutter has recorded the Messiah. Named on The Today Show as "the greatest living composer and conductor of choral music," he is probably the most successful choral composer of his generation. Messiah is performed here by the Cambridge Singers, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by John Rutter. The soloists are Joanne Lunn, Melanie Marshall, James Gilchrist, and Christopher Purves. The 2-CD set includes a 24-page booklet with the text of Messiah and interspersed photos from the recording session at All Hallows Gospel Oak, London. A treasured possession to be enjoyed year after year.

Songlist: Sinfonia, Comfort Ye, My People, Every Valley Shall Be Exalted, And the Glory of the Lord, Thus Saith the Lord, But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?, And He Shall Purify, Behold, a Virgin Shall Conceive, O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion, For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth, The People that Walked in Darkness, For unto Us a Child Is Born, Pifa, There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field, Glory to God, Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion, Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Opened, He Shall feed His Flock, His Yoke Is Easy, Behold the Lamb of God, He Was Despised, Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs, And with His Stripes We Are Healed, All We Like Sheep Are Gone Astray, All They That See Him Laugh Him to Scorn, He Trusted in God, Thy Rebuke Hath Broken is Heart, Behold, and See If There Be Any Sorrow, He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the Living, But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell, and more.

8952c | 2 CDs $24.95 Mixed Choir Christmas CDs

Review: Annual live performances of Handel's Messiah at St John's Smith Square with Polyphony and Stephen Layton have become one of the highlights of the musical season. The joyful sincerity and brilliance of the performers has brought this familiar story to vivid life again and again. Now this wonderful experience is available on disc, recorded in 2008 for a new release that will surely prove a strong competitor even in a crowded market. Polyphony is joined by the Britten Sinfonia and a quartet of magnificent young soloists - all variously acclaimed as the premier Handel singers of the new generation.

Songlist: Messiah

4234c | 2 CDs $19.95 Mixed Choir Christmas CDs

Review: Boston's Handel and Haydn Society is one of America's leading choral ensembles. Under the direction of recently appointed music director Grant Llewellyn, the Society has expanded its repertoire to encompass a broader range of music, including contemporary works. Their first recording for Avie, "Peace," was one of 2004's best-selling choral CD's appearing for a number of weeks on the Billboard Classical Chart. The Society's newest recording, "All is Bright," celebrates the music of the festive season, combining repertoire from the Baroque era and traditional carols with Christmas works by twentieth century composers including beautiful works by prominent American composers including Ned Rorem, Virgil Thompson, Charles Ives, Jennifer Higdon and Daniel Pinkham. The Beauty of the Society's singing, the uniqueness of the program and the audiophile quality sound give "All is Bright" the same elements that made "Peace" a best-seller with widespread appeal in 2004

Songlist: Hodie Christus Natus Est, There Is No Rose, In Dulci Jubilo, Lo How A Rose E' Er Blooming, The Three Kings, King Herod And The Cock, Make We Joy Now In This Fest, A Spotless Rose, Lux Aurumque, A Babe Is Born, Sir Christmas, Stille Nacht, O Magnum Mysterium, A Christmas Carol, Sweet Music, While All Things Were In Quiet Silence, Coventry Carol, O My Deir Hert, Deck The Hall, Hodie Christus Natus Est, What Cheer?, All this Time

7967c | 1 CD $15.98 Mixed Choir Christmas CDs

Review: Under the leadership of grant Llewellyn and conductor laureate Christopher Hogwood, the Society, in its 189th season, has maintained its long tradition of musical excellence. Handel and Haydn gave the American premieres of Handel's "Messiah" in 1818, Haydn's "The Creation (1819)," Verdi's "Requiem (1878)," and Bach's "St. Matthew Passion (1889); and the Society won a 2002 Grammy for its recording of Sir John Tavener's "Lamentations and Praises." The 32 mixed-voice Chorus bring us 10 songs on the appropriately named "Peace:" de Victoria's "O magnum mysterium," Randall Thompson's lovely "Alleluia," Rachmaninov's "Blazen muzh, Op.37," Lauridsen's "O magnum mysterium," Samuel Barber's "Agnus Dei," Tavener's "Song for Athene," Schoenberg's "Friede auf Erden Op.13," Gorecki's "Tous Tuus," Frederick Delius' "To be sung of a summer night on the water," and Edward Elgar's "Lux Aeterna" (Nimrod). These are songs of great depth and beauty, as befitting songs sung with the intention of bringing peace to a world desperately in need of it.

Songlist: O Magnum Mysterium, Alleluia, Blazen muzh, Op. 37, O Magnum Mysterium, Agnus Dei, Song for Athene, Friede auf Erden Op. 13, Totus Tuus, To be sung of a summer night on the water, Lux Aeterna ('Nimrod')

7722c | 1 CD $15.98

Review: We hardly need to mention Robert Shaw's credentials as a group leader and director of the Fred Waring Glee Club, the RS Festival Singers, RS Chorale and RS Chamber Singers, his Grammys and ASCAPS and his 50-plus year legendary career in music. This is a digitally remastered reissue of a classic lp of one of some of the most beloved music of all time, the Great Choruses from Handel's Messiah. The piece is given to us in 17 parts, from "And the Glory of the Lord" and the famous "For Unto Us a Child Is Born" to "Their Sound Is Gone Out Into All Lands," "Hallelujah" and finishing with "Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain." Of course this CD is orchestrally accompanied, with harpsichord and organ, throughout. As with all the CDs associated with Robert Shaw that we carry in our catalog, "Great Choruses" is a powerful, wonderfully performed work of art!

Songlist: And the Glory of the Lord, And He Shall Purify, For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Glory to God, His Yoke Is Easy, Behold the Lamb of God, Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs, And with His Stripes We Are Healed, All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray, He Trusted in God, Lift Up Your Heads, Oh Ye Gates, Let All the Angels of God Worship Him, The Lord Gave the Word, Their Sound Is Gone Out Into All Lands, Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder, Hallelujah, Since by Man Came Death, O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?, But Thanks Be to God, Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain

6773c | 1 CD $15.98

Review: Here is a practical learning tool for church and community orchestras who want to streamline the rehearsal process for preparing Handel's Messiah. New choristers will appreciate the opportunity to learn at their own pace and veteran singers will enjoy an easily accessed refresher course! - Visual Learning DVD - A voice part recorded by professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change color in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part. - Voice Part Rehearsal Audio CD - In this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. - Chorus Backing Track CD - Put what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir.

Voicing: Alto

2694b | DVD & 2 CDs $29.95 | Solo

Review: Here is a practical learning tool for church and community orchestras who want to streamline the rehearsal process for preparing Handel's Messiah. New choristers will appreciate the opportunity to learn at their own pace and veteran singers will enjoy an easily accessed refresher course! - Visual Learning DVD - A voice part recorded by professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change color in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part. - Voice Part Rehearsal Audio CD - In this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. - Chorus Backing Track CD - Put what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir.

Voicing: Bass

2696b | DVD & 2 CDs $29.95 | Solo

Review: Here is a practical learning tool for church and community orchestras who want to streamline the rehearsal process for preparing Handel's Messiah. New choristers will appreciate the opportunity to learn at their own pace and veteran singers will enjoy an easily accessed refresher course! - Visual Learning DVD - A voice part recorded by professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change color in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part. - Voice Part Rehearsal Audio CD - In this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. - Chorus Backing Track CD - Put what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir.

Voicing: Soprano

2693b | DVD & 2 CDs $29.95 | Solo

Review: Here is a practical learning tool for church and community orchestras who want to streamline the rehearsal process for preparing Handel's Messiah. New choristers will appreciate the opportunity to learn at their own pace and veteran singers will enjoy an easily accessed refresher course! - Visual Learning DVD - A voice part recorded by professional singer (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). The notes and words are displayed on the screen and change color in time with the music - all you have to do is join in as if singing a duet to learn your part. - Voice Part Rehearsal Audio CD - In this second step a narrator guides you, telling you when to sing and calling out where you are so that you don't get lost. Rehearse using your vocal score (available separately) and you will soon know the words and be singing the right notes. - Chorus Backing Track CD - Put what you've learned into practice with the third step, the Chorus Backing Track CD. Listen for your part and sing along with the choir and background music - it's like singing with a real choir.

Voicing: Tenor

2695b | DVD & 2 CDs $29.95 | Solo