One is earthy and comical--an 18th century musical tale of thieves, tramps and trollops. The other is the most beloved choral concert pieces in the world. They are, in fact, about as far apart as two works can be. And yet, without the earthy antics and anthems of The Beggar's Opera, Handel's Messiah might never have been.
FEATURED RECORDINGS
| CD Title |
Catalog # |
UPC |
| The Beggar's Opera |
Classics for Pleasure 7243 5 68926 2 0 |
724356892620 |
| The Beggar's Opera |
Hyperion CDA66591/2 |
034571165912 |
| Rapture |
DG 289 471 717-2 |
028947171720 |
| Giulio Cesare |
Decca 475 6569 |
028946619629 |
| Tamerlano |
Dabringhaus & Grimm MDF609 1457-2 |
760623145723 |
| Rodelinda |
Archiv Production 477 5391AH3 |
028947753919 |
| The Magnificent Mr. Handel |
Sony SBK 60293 |
074646029329 |
| Esther |
Somm SOMMCD238/9 |
748871238923 |
| Messiah |
Linn CKD 285 |
691062028523 |
| Arcadian Duets |
Virgin Classics 5455242 |
724354552427 |
| Kiri |
EMI 5169991 |
724355723123 |
| Judas Maccabaeus |
Hyperion CDA66641/2 |
034571166414 |
| Solomon |
Harmonia Mundi HMC 9011949.50 |
794881848423 |
| Handel Trio Sonatas |
Archiv 415 497-2 |
028941549723 |
| The Triumph of Time and Truth |
Hyperion CDD22050 |
034571120508 |
