In Handel's day this best-loved of all oratorios was performed by fewer than forty ... more
instrumentalists and a chorus, less than thirty strong, of boy trebles and men. That is the tradition to which Christopher Hogwood has returned in his performances with ...
Advantages: A great piece of music Disadvantages: None
If you want a classical piece of music with some real excitement and depth to it, then the Messiah should be your choice.
The Messiah is a real masterpiece of the classical period. Handel has managed to wheave together so many different forms and styles of vocal and orchestral music that captivates the audience and lifts the occassions at which it is performed.
The Messiah is designed for a choir, soloists and orchestra. I have recently performed as the Bass soloist in the Messiah, and as a performer, I was able to really reach my full potential by singing some of the most complicated music for all musicians.
Starting with 2 magical tenor solos, including some great chorus's such as he Allelulia Chorus (at which King George III stood and so is tradition for the audience to do so) and Worthy is the Lamb that was slain.
There ...
Advantages: Fleming is sublime, well sung throughout Disadvantages: Live recording is slightly noticeable in places
Despite being one of the most prolific composers of opera and very successful in his own time, Handel operas have remained largely neglected in the operatic repertoire until fairly recently with the Handel revival that began in the '60s. Because of this, if you're looking for recordings of Handel operas there are often not too many to choose from and to my knowledge there are only 3 recordings available of Alcina: one with Joan Sutherland in the title role, one with Renee Fleming, and one with Arleen Auger. I am eagerly awaiting the release this month of another recording with Joyce DiDonato in the title role - possibly an unorthodox choice as a mezzo soprano, but one of my favourite singers.
Alcina tells the story of a sorceress (Alcina herself) who seduces every man who dares to set foot on her island. However, Alcina is fickle ...
bubblegum_princess 30.03.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Handel: Alcina
Advantages: cracking stories with lots of twists and turns Disadvantages: a little unsettling for sensitive sould
for the squeamish.
And that, dear reader, is the reason why I am baffled. I am baffled because I find them unsettling, disturbing, but ultimately enthralling and fantastic.
Messiah and Messiah II: Vengeance is Mine
BBC DVD
Running time approximately 6 hours
Certificate 15
I got mine on Amazon for £6.50! ...
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