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The Wigmore Hall Recital

The Wigmore Hall Recital

António Meneses, Maria João Pires

Duration77 Min

Franz Schubert

Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in A Minor, D. 821

Johannes Brahms

Intermezzi, Op. 117

Johannes Brahms

Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38

Johann Sebastian Bach

Pastoral in F Major, BWV 590

Album insights

Experience the legendary 1997 full recording of G.F. Handel's "Messiah" on 2 CDs, now supplemented with an audiophile remastered Blu-ray Audio Disc. The Blu-ray Audio features a stereo and surround version in 24-bit/96kHz, along with a Dolby Atmos® mix in 24-bit/48kHz. The vibrant, dramatic, yet graceful McCreesh rendition of the Messiah truly shines in these remasterings. The vocal soloists shine brilliantly: Susan Gritton, Dorothea Röschmann, Bernarda Fink, Charles Daniels, and Neal Davies. Led by Paul McCreesh, the British Original Sound Ensemble Gabrieli Consort & Players perform the 1754 "Foundling Hospital Version" of Messiah with remarkable vitality and ease. The 32-page booklet includes the complete libretto, full instrumental lineup, and a conductor-penned accompaniment text in English and German. Immerse yourself in the new premium spatial audio experience of Dolby Atmos® on Apple Music, TIDAL HiFi Plus, and Amazon Music Unlimited.