HANDEL

Reviewed by

Messiah

Elizabeth Harwood, Marjorie Thomas, Gerald English, Kim Borg; Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus; Hallé Choir; Hallé Orchestra/sir John Barbirolli

The Barbirolli Society SJB 1086-7 (1964) 131:51 mins (2 discs)

Heavy tempos alternate with moments of inspiration in this recording made live for BBC broadcast. The two choirs respond impressively to Barbirolli’s direction. One for specialists only.