LoginHandel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio); Battle, Quivar, Aler, Ramey, Davis
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There are two English Davises, both conductors: Colin and Andrew--no relation. Colin recorded a landmark Messiah which is still available on Philips at budget price. This one is another matter entirely. Andrew Davis certainly knows this music, and he hits the big moments with gusto. But Messiah is more than big moments, and despite an excellent cast of soloists, there's too little involvement with the music (especially from Kathleen Battle) in the arias and more intimate moments to make this a clear recommendation. It's not bad, but the competition is just that much better. --David Hurwitz
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Manufacturer: EMI Classics
Release date: 25 October 1990
EAN: 0077774902724 UPC: 077774902724
Release date: 25 October 1990
EAN: 0077774902724 UPC: 077774902724
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