HÄNDEL: THE MESSIAH (CHORUSES)
- SCENES FROM BAVARIA From the sounds of Christmas carols drifting through the night air to the clang-clang of bells to the bustle of holiday shoopers, these are the familiar sounds of the holiday season. Some of the worlds greatest classical compositions have been inspired by this joyous & spiritual season, with none more moving than Handels extraordinary Messiah. This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY takes you inside Bavarias famed Benedictine Abbey Church for both an intimate & spectacular view of this holy architectural wonder. Handels profound music soars through the church on a wave of choral voices, echoing across the ages & across the world. This classic holiday favorite is as sacred & enduring as the Benedictine Abbey itself, with its religious paintings, ornate rococo design, altars & three towering organs. This is music for the ages, to be enjoyed season after season. 1. Overture (Sinfonia) 3:04 2. & the glory of the.. .