Experience a landmark recording of Handel's iconic oratorio, Messiah, performed for the first time on historical instruments by an Irish ensemble. The Irish Baroque Orchestra (IBO) and its Artistic Director Peter Whelan present their signature work, capturing the atmosphere of the 1742 Dublin premiere.

• First recording of Handel's Messiah on historical instruments by an Irish ensemble.
• Features the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Irish Baroque Choir.
• Performance praised for freshness, excitement, uplift, and spiritual glow (The Times, 5 Star Review).
• Whelan draws a fleet-footed performance from the orchestra and a choir of just 13 singers (The Guardian).
• Recording traces back the origins of this enduring masterpiece.

This recording features the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Irish Baroque Choir, led by Artistic Director Peter Whelan. Soloists include Hilary Cronin, Helen Charlston, Alexander Chance, Nathan Mercieca, Guy Cutting, Frederick Long, and Edward Grint.

• Artist: Handel
• Album: Messiah
• Format: audioCD
• Number of Items: 2 discs
• Language: German
• Release Date: 2026-03-27
• Manufacturer: Linn Records
• Weight: 91g
• Dimensions: 144x125x10mm
• Country of Origin: Netherlands

This package contains 2 audio CDs featuring Handel's Messiah.

Discover the vibrancy and precision of this historic Irish interpretation of Handel's masterpiece, brought to life by Peter Whelan and the IBO.