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Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass)

Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Air “Why do the nations” (Bass) by George Frideric Handel. 79 recordings in this catalogue, from 1956 to 2023. Scored for Bass.

Most recorded performers

Ordered by the number of recordings in this catalogue.

London Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra · 5 recordings

Antony Walker

Conductor · 4 recordings

English Chamber Orchestra

Orchestra · 4 recordings

Teddy Tahu Rhodes

Soloist · 4 recordings

Colin Davis

Conductor · 3 recordings

Harry Christophers

Conductor · 3 recordings

Malcolm Sargent

Conductor · 3 recordings

Neville Marriner

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 and 1 more
catalogue year 1970 · on 10 albums
Browse 1 recording and 10 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
Linked albums
Christopher Hogwood, Simon Preston, David Thomas
catalogue year 1979 · on 10 albums
Browse 1 recording and 10 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
Linked albums
Karl Richter, Donald McIntyre, Edgar Krapp and 1 more
catalogue year 1972 · on 9 albums
Browse 1 recording and 9 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
Linked albums
Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert, John Tomlinson
catalogue year 1988 · on 8 albums
Browse 1 recording and 8 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
Linked albums
Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra, John Shirley-Quirk
catalogue year 1966 · on 6 albums
Browse 1 recording and 6 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
Linked albums

Recordings (79)

Performance practice

Source-backed classifications. Unknown means no reviewed evidence is stored.

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Recording / performers	Year	Label
Messiah: Air: Why do the nations so furiously rage together (Bass)Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra, Jerome Hines Year: 2023	2023	EMI Classics	3:19
Messiah, HWV 56: Part the Second: Air. “Why do the nations so furiously rage together?”John Nelson, The English Concert Year: 2022	2022	Erato	2:51
Messiah: Część Druga: Why do the nations so furiously rage togetherJakub Burzyński Year: 2020	2020	Musica Humana	1:20
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2 (1742 Version): No. 40, Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage TogetherHans-Christoph Rademann, Gächinger Kantorei Year: 2019	2019	Accentus Music	1:27
The Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: Air "Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together?"Jordi Savall, Le Concert des Nations, Matthias Winckhler Year: 2017	2017	Alia Vox	2:54
Air (Basso): Why Do The NationsFrieder Bernius, Peter Harvey Year: 2016	2016	Carus	2:46
Messiah HWV 56: Part II: No. 40: Air “Why do the nations”Hervé Niquet Year: 2016	2016	Alpha Classics	1:17
Messiah: Air. Bass: 'Who do the nations so furiously rage together'. AllegroAndrew Davis, Toronto Symphony Orchestra Year: 2016	2016	Chandos	2:52
Messiah, HWV56 - highlights: No. 40 (Bass) Why do the nationsAntony Walker, Teddy Tahu Rhodes Year: 2014	2014	ABC Classics	2:24
Messiah, HWV 56, Part 2: "Why do the nations so furiously rage together" (Bass)Emmanuelle Haïm Year: 2014	2014	Erato	2:43
Messiah, HWV 56: XL. Air (Bass) "Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage"Benoît Haller, La Chapelle Rhénane Year: 2013	2013	K617	2:56
Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 2: 36. "Why Do The Nations...Let Us Break Asunder"Antony Walker, Teddy Tahu Rhodes Year: 2010	2010	ABC Classics	2:33
The Messiah, HWV 56 - Part 2, "The Passion": V. Aria: "Why do the nations"Imants Kokars, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra Year: 2010	2010	X5 Music Group	3:01
Messiah, HWV 56 “Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together?”René Jacobs, Freiburger Barockorchester, Neal Davies Year: 2009	2009	Classic FM	2:54
Messiah: II, No. 17: Air "Why do the nations so furiously rage together"Stephen Cleobury, Matthew Rose Year: 2009	2009	Warner Classics	2:55
Messiah: Part II. Air "Why do the nations so furiously rage together"William Christie Year: 2009	2009	harmonia mundi	2:40
Messiah: Part 2: Aria: Why do the nations so furiously rage together? (bass)Stephen Layton, Britten Sinfonia, Andrew Foster-Williams Year: 2008	2008	Hyperion	2:32
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Why do the nations so furiously rage together? - AirHarry Christophers Year: 2008	2008	-	2:44
Messiah, Part II. "Why do the nations so furiously rage together?"John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves Year: 2007	2007	Collegium Records	2:51
Messiah: Part II. XL. Bass "Why do the nations so furiously rage together?"Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra, Alastair Miles Year: 2006	2006	LSO Live	2:41

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