The BBC Singers and conductor David Hill join with one of the world's oldest continuously running orchestras, The Norwegian Wind Ensemble (NWE), to present this major new arrangement of George Frideric Handel's most celebrated oratorio - Messiah. Arranged for wind ensemble by NWE member Stian Aareskjold, this version here receives it's world premiere recording with a stellar cast of soloists who bring this visionary re-scoring of this famous work vividly to life. The BBC Singers hold a unique position in British musical life. The choir's virtuosity sees it performing everything from Byrd to Birtwistle, Tallis to Takemitsu. It's expertise in contemporary music has brought about creative relationships with some of the most important composers and conductors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including Britten, Maxwell Davies, Poulenc and Judith Weir, Associate Composer of the BBC Singers and Master of the Queen's Music. The Norwegian Wind Ensemble is a unique institution in Norway's cultural life. The orchestra's eventful history stretches back to 1734 and the 'First Brigade Band' or 'Division Band' of Fredriksten Fortress in Halden. It is the oldest orchestra in Norway as well as the oldest cultural institution of any kind with an unbroken history.

Tracklist:

Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: I. Sinfonia (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: II. Comfort Ye (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: III. Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: IV. And The Glory Of The Lord (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: V. Thus Saith The Lord (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: VI. But Who May Abide (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: VII. And He Shall Purify (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: VIII. Behold A Virgin Shall Conceive (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: IX. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: X. For Behold (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: XI. The People That Walked In Darkness (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: XII. For Unto Us A Child Is Born (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I : XIII. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony) (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: XIV. There Were Shepherds - And Lo! - And The Angel Said Unto Them - And Suddenly (Arr. For Wind Ensemb
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: XV. Glory To God (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: XVI. Rejoice Greatly (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: XVII. Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: XVIII. He Shall Feed His Flock (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part I: XIX. His Yoke Is Easy (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: I. Behold The Lamb Of God (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: II. He Was Despised (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: III. Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: IV. And With His Stripes (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: V. All We Like Sheep (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: VI. All They That See Him (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: VII. He Trusted In God (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: VIII. Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: IX. Behold And See (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: X. He Was Cut Off (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XI. But Thou Didst Not Leave (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XII. Lift Up Your Heads (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XIII. Unto Which Of The Angels (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XIV. Let All The Angels Of God (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XV. Thou Art Gone Up On High (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XVI. The Lord Gave The Word (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XVII. How Beautiful Are The Feet (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XVIII. Their Sound Is Gone Out (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XIX. Why Do The Nations (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XX. Let Us Break Their Bonds (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XXI. He That Dwelleth In Heaven (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XXII. Thou Shalt Break Them (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II: XXIII. Hallelujah (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: I. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: II. Since By Man Came Death (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: III. Behold, I Tell You A Mystery (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: IV. The Trumpet Shall Sound (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: V. Then Shall Be Brought (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: VI. O Death Where Is Thy Sting? (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: VII. But Thanks Be To God (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: VIII. If God Be For Us (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: IX. Worthy Is The Lamb (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part III: X. Amen (Arr. For Wind Ensemble By Stian Aareskjold)

UPC: 5060262791264
Label: Resonus Classics
Release Date: 1.4.19
Format: CD

Handel / Norwegian Wind Ensemble - Messiah (2 CD)