Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest”
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 17. Chorus “Glory to God in the highest” by George Frideric Handel. 84 recordings in this catalogue, from 1956 to 2023. Scored for Chorus.
Most recorded performers
Ordered by the number of recordings in this catalogue.
London Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra · 6 recordings
Colin Davis
Conductor · 5 recordings
Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Conductor · 4 recordings
English Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra · 4 recordings
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra · 4 recordings
London Philharmonic Choir
Choir · 4 recordings
London Symphony Chorus
Choir · 4 recordings
Antony Walker
Conductor · 3 recordings
Most reissued catalogue entries
Ranked by linked albums in the catalogue, with compilations left out and at most two entries per conductor or soloist. Some entries are candidate groups of movements with shared publications and credits. These connections do not establish a shared recording session, equivalent mastering or recording quality.
- Johannes Somary, English Chamber Orchestra, Colin Tilney
catalogue year 1970 · on 10 albums
- John Alldis, Karl Richter, John Alldis Choir and 2 more
catalogue year 1972 · on 9 albums
- Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields
catalogue year 1976 · on 7 albums
- Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus
catalogue year 1966 · on 5 albums
- Donald Neuen
catalogue year 1991 · on 5 albums
Recordings (84 of 84)
Conductor
Orchestra
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Performance practice
Source-backed classifications. Unknown means no reviewed evidence is stored.
| Recording / performers | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Part: Chorus (Glory to God in the highest)Václav Luks, Collegium 1704 | - | Accent | 1:48 |
| Messiah: Glory to GodSofia Philharmonic Orchestra | - | - | 2:26 |
| Messiah (excerpts), Glory to GodNikolaus Harnoncourt, Kammarkören | - | Time–Life Music | 1:58 |
| Glory to GodJeannette Sorrell, Apollo's Fire | - | Onda Records | 1:59 |
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