Handel's 'Messiah' from scratch - Alto Edition (Alto ed)

Handel's "Messiah From Scratch" is a four-volume edition, comprising separate books for each voice part, each packaged with 2 CDs.

It should enable amateur singers to participate with improved technique, increased confidence and enhanced enjoyment.

The first CD features a professional recording of all the choruses from Messiah, performed by an exceptional orchestra and chorus specially, assembled from the UK's best musicians.

The recordings on the first CD have the relevant voice part - in this edition, the alto voice line - subtly increased in volume, bringing the part to the fore without disrupting the overall balance.

This aids note-finding and speeds up learning. The second CD includes vocal warm-ups, specially-designed teaching exercises for every chorus, and slowed-down versions of difficult sections.

Each book features a comprehensive section of hints, tips, learning strategies and vocal techniques for amateur singers, plus note-finding cues and other aids.

The scores have been produced with the co-operation of "Concerts From Scratch", organizers of the annual "Messiah From Scratch" concert at the Royal Albert Hall, which regularly attracts a chorus of over 3,000 singers.