Messiah/Arias/Lpo/Boult 3bel

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Georg Friedrich Händel’s Messiah, HWV 56, stands as one of the most celebrated oratorios in classical music. This 1999 recording presents the complete work in three parts, capturing the grandeur and spiritual depth of Handel’s baroque masterpiece. The album also includes a selection of Handel arias drawn from his operas and oratorios, featuring beloved pieces such as the famous Largo from Xerxes, an aria from Acis and Galatea, and a selection from Ptolemy.

This three-disc CD set was released on the Belart label and features the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Adrian Boult. The collection spans the complete Messiah alongside these additional vocal selections, offering a comprehensive introduction to Handel’s dramatic and lyrical writing. A used copy gives you access to this substantial classical recording at a fraction of retail cost.