Extended critical essays and scholarly sources give this edition a distinct perspective on Handel's oratorio.
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This 1998 edition includes virtually all the music which Handel composed for Messiah, including alternate voicings for arias and other choral revisions. It is an exceptional performing edition based on primary sources with a scholarly preface to introduce the work.
Published in England, this critical edition presents under one cover the 11 versions of Messiah from 1742 to 1754. Includes critical notes plus an appendix of variant readings.
This urtext edition of Handel's masterwork is impeccably clean and authentic to Handel's original manuscripts. Available in English and German editions, it is a popular choice with European choirs and instrumental ensembles.
The Watkins Shaw 1992 edition is a clear, scholarly treatment of Handel's timeless work with extensive performance notes and marvelous appendices that give depth and substance to choral performances worldwide.
London: Novello & Company, Ltd. ©1992