Judas Maccabaeus
These early Handel oratorio recordings were pioneering versions in their day, but they have been completely superseded by more modern performances. Although the chorus and orchestra sound hopelessly dated by today's standards, they did often feature superb casts, and here we have the young Martina Arroyo singing, if not idiomatically, at all events very beautifully. So fans of the singers may still have an interest. Others should pass.--David Hurwitz