Since you are interested in Messiah / Saul (complete oratorios), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Serse (Opera in Three Acts) Anne Sofie von Otter, Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz, Sandrine Piau / Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, director [ Virgin Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 25/Feb/2011 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - "Christie masterminds an entertaining performance … This recording captures a theatrical flow and affectionate atmosphere that is deeply satisfying" (Gramophone) |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Coronation Anthems [Zadok the Priest, etc] / Royal Fireworks Music The Choir of New College Oxford / The King's Consort, Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Nov/2000 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar) (Complete opera) Marijana Mijanovic, Magdalena Kozena, Anne Sofie von Otter, Charlotte Hellekant, Bejun Mehta / Les Musiciens du Louvre / Marc Minkowski [ Archiv / 3 CD - released 30/Jun/2003 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - "Handel's dramatic masterpiece in a recording to challenge the very best" (Gramophone) |
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Rodelinda (first recording of complete opera) Simone Kermes / Marijana Mijanovic / Il Complesso Barocco / Alan Curtis [ Archiv / 3 CD - released 25/Jul/2005 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - "I find it difficult to imagine anyone doing greater justice to the role than Simone Kermes, who proves capable of descending to the depths of deepest pathos at one moment, while... |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Theodora (Complete Oratorio) Susan Gritton, Susan Bickley, Robin Blaze, Paul Agnew / Gabrieli Consort, Paul McCreesh [ Archiv / 3 CD Box Set - released 14/Aug/2000 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - 2001 GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST - Baroque Vocal |
W.A. MOZART
Don Giovanni (complete opera) Alexandrina Pendatchanska (sop) Olga Pasichnyk (sop) Johannes Weisser (bar) Lorenzo Regazzo (bass) / Freiburger Barockorchester / Rene Jacobs [ Harmonia Mundi / 3 CD - released 12/Oct/2007 ] "Jacob's period Don is among the liveliest and most enjoyable on offer" (Recording of the Month Gramophone Awards Issue 2007) |
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Judas Maccabaeus (Complete oratorio) Jamie MacDougall (tenor) Emma Kirkby (soprano) Catherine Denley (mezzo soprano) / Choir of New College Oxford / King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / 2 CD Box Set - released 11/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - 'A profusion of colourful delights ... persuasive evidence indeed that what may seem mediocre on the page can spring to life, given the artistry and conviction of performers of this... |
SCHUMANN / HAYDN / HANDEL / TELEMANN
Schumann: Konzertstuck, Op. 86 / Haydn: Symphony No. 31, 'Horn Signal' / Handel: Concerto in F major / Telemann: Overture in F major, Alster Echo Sinfonia Varsovia / American Horn Quartet / Dariusz Wisniewski (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 29/Jan/2006 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1801-1850) - "The nicest thing is that they sound as if they are having fun" (MusicWeb March 2006) |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Harpsichord Works (Volume 2): Suites Nos 1 - 5 Sophie Yates (harpsichord) [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Aug/2001 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - "Sophie Yates confirms her credentials as one of Britain's most talented harpsichordists" |