The Watkins Shaw 1992 edition is a clear, scholarly treatment of Handel's timeless work with extensive performance notes and marvelous appendices that give depth and substance to choral performances worldwide.

London: Novello & Company, Ltd. ©1992

Extended critical essays and scholarly sources give this edition a distinct perspective on Handel's oratorio.

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This 1998 edition includes virtually all the music which Handel composed for Messiah, including alternate voicings for arias and other choral revisions. It is an exceptional performing edition based on primary sources with a scholarly preface to introduce the work.

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Published in England, this critical edition presents under one cover the 11 versions of Messiah from 1742 to 1754. Includes critical notes plus an appendix of variant readings.

This "definitive" edition, provides a fresh perspective on Handel's time-honored oratorio. Designed to be compatible with the Schirmer/Spicker edition, it includes corrected notational and editorial errors, a fine keyboard accompaniment, and extensive endnotes that offer comprehensive and practical information for seasoned conductors. Other features include the addition of text sources, breath marks, measure numbers, timings, rehearsal and performance suggestions, and much more.

Probably the most widely known and loved choral masterwork of the English-speaking world, "Messiah" is without equal in its universal appeal. The standard G. Schirmer edition continues to be the most popular edition available in North America.