Penguin Guide: Rosette, highest rating.
This album features Handel’s *Messiah* as performed by Masaaki Suzuki and the Bach Collegium Japan. Suzuki’s interpretation of this beloved oratorio is based on the 1753 Covent Garden performance, aiming for authenticity with a period-appropriate orchestra and choir size. The *Messiah* tells the story of Christ’s life, from the prophecies of his coming to his resurrection, blending scripture with Handel's masterful choral and instrumental writing. The recording was made in the Shoin Women's University Chapel, known for its exceptional acoustics .
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