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Handel's Messiah [cd sound recording] : a soulful celebration.
Title:
Handel's Messiah [cd sound recording] : a soulful celebration.
Author:
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
Publication Information:
Burbank, CA : Reprise, p1992.
Physical Description:
1 sound disc (76 min., 9 sec.) : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 pamphlet.
General Note:
Compact disc. Analog recording.

Excerpts from the oratorio Messiah, arranged as soul music for soli, chorus, and ensemble.

Detailed list of performers and other credits and recording locations in container.
Contents:
Overture : a partial history of black music. African ; Negro spiritual ; Ragtime ; Big band ; Gospel ; Blues ; The 70's ; Jazz fusion ; Hip-hop ; House -- Comfort ye my people (Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Daryl Coley) -- Every valley shall be exalted (Lizz Lee, Chris Willis, Mike E.) -- And the glory of the Lord (Dianne Reeves) -- But who may abide the day of his coming (Patti Austin) -- And he shall pruify (Tremaine Hawkins) -- Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Howard Hewitt) -- O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Stevie Wonder, Take 6) -- For unto us a child is born (Core Cotton, Jamecia Bennett, James Wright, Carrie Harrington, Pat Lacy, Sounds of Blackness) -- Glory to God (Boys Choir of Harlem, Leaders of the New School, Michelle Weeks) -- Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Richard Smallwood Singers) -- Behold the Lamb of God : instrumental (Yellowjackets) -- Lift up your heads, O ye gates (Commissioned, Clark Sisters) -- Why do the nations so furiosly rage? (Al Jarreau) -- I know that my redeemer liveth (Tevin Campbell) -- Hallelujah (all above plus many others).
Added Title:
Handel's Messiah compact disc.

A soulful celebration compact disc.