For Unto us a child is born (Messiah) by John McCarthy, Ambrosian Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras

First released: 1987, Length: 4:20

Creators (8)

Arranger

1. Basil Lam

Conductor

1. Charles Mackerras (29 Jun 1966 - 09 Aug 1966)

Orchestra

1. English Chamber Orchestra (29 Jun 1966 - 09 Aug 1966)

Chorus Master

1. John McCarthy

Vocals

1. Ambrosian Singers (29 Jun 1966 - 09 Aug 1966) choir vocals

Producer

1. Christopher Bishop

Balance Engineer

1. Neville Boyling (29 Jun 1966 - 09 Aug 1966)

Locations

Recorded At

1. Kingsway Hall (29 Jun 1966 - 09 Aug 1966)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 12. Chorus “For unto us a Child is born” (29 Jun 1966 - 09 Aug 1966)
   

   Composer

   1. George Frideric Handel (1741)

Releases containing this recording (11)

Official

Album

1. Messiah (Excerpts) 1987 Handel; The Ambrosian Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
2. Le Messie 1989 Haendel; Elizabeth Harwood, Janet Baker, Paul Esswood, Raimund Herincx, Ambrosian Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Charles Mackerras
3. The Best Choral Album in the World... Ever! 07 Jun 2005 Various Artists
4. Messiah (Highlights) Handel; The Ambrosian Singers, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras

Album - Compilation

1. Great Choral Classics 07 1988 Various Artists
2. The Best Classical Album of the Millennium…Ever! 25 Oct 1999 Various Artists
3. The Best Ever Choral Album 1999 Various Artists
4. The Best Choral Album in the World…Ever! 1999 Various Artists
5. The Best Choral Album in the World... Ever! 07 Jun 2005 Various Artists
6. 100 Best Sacred Works 03 Apr 2007 Various Artists
7. Master of Orchestral Texture 2011 Charles Mackerras