A superb two-disc CD set of George Frideric Handel's 'Messiah' (HWV 56), presented by Archiv Produktion. This highly acclaimed recording features The English Concert and Choir, conducted by the renowned Trevor Pinnock, with a stellar cast of soloists including Arleen Auger (soprano), Anne Sofie von Otter (contralto), Michael Chance (alto), Howard Crook (tenor), and John Tomlinson (bass). Recorded in 1988, this digital stereo recording captures the grandeur and beauty of Handel's masterpiece performed on authentic instruments. The set comes in a standard jewel case with its original inlays. A must-have for any classical music enthusiast, particularly fans of Baroque and sacred oratorios.