Messiah, HWV 56（ヴォーカルスコア・英語） Les Grandes Heures de l'Orgue the present critical edition by

the present critical edition by Ton Koopman contains all the surviving alternative versions of the solo movements

German Romantic

and some for manuals and pedal

The organ accompaniment serves as a tonal support and expands the three-part writing into four parts

In the text by Newburg Hamilton added at the end of work St

Messiah, HWV 56（ヴォーカルスコア・英語） Les Grandes Heures de l'Orgue the present critical edition byGeorge Frideric Handel is considered Englands first and foremost composer of oratorios. Above all, the Messiah is regarded as the epitome of sacred music and in German speaking countries it is also one of the most often performed works in the genre. The version of the Messiah which is most often performed today is a combination of various versions. Consequently, the present critical edition by Ton Koopman contains all the surviving alternative