Handel Messiah Hogwood 12" Record 1981 Limited Edition L'Oiseau-Lyre 33RPM
$
25
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
This 12" vinyl record features "All the Great Music from Handel's Messiah" performed by The Academy of Ancient Music under the direction of Christopher Hogwood. Released in 1981 by Editions de L'Oiseau-Lyre (catalog number DSLO 592), this edition is part of the Florilegium Series, showcasing historically informed performances of classical works. The vinyl spins at 33 RPM and presents highlights from Handel's Messiah, a monumental Baroque oratorio renowned for its powerful choruses and solos.
The album includes notable tracks such as "Comfort ye my people," "But who may abide the day of his coming," and "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain." The recording features soloists Judith Nelson (Soprano 1), Emma Kirkby (Soprano 2), Carolyn Watkinson (Contralto), Paul Elliott (Tenor), and David Thomas (Bass), accompanied by the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. This pressing was mastered by Decca Recording Studios in the UK and manufactured in Holland. The sleeve is a cardboard jacket with detailed liner notes on the back outlining the historical context and performance approach.
Collectors and classical music enthusiasts will appreciate this authentic period performance conducted by Christopher Hogwood, a pioneer in early music interpretation. As a limited edition release from a respected classical label, it offers both musical and collectible value. The record is ideal for fans of Baroque music, Handel's oratorios, and historically informed performances on vinyl.
price rating
