Messiah
George Frideric Haendel
The Messiah and all the splendour of Handel’s choral writing.
Dates
Grace Davidson | soprano
Martha McLorinan | alto
Jeremy Budd | tenor
Jimmy Holiday | bass
Kammerorchester Basel
Nigel Short | direction
Chœur Tenebrae
Duration :
Approx. 1h15
Sung in English, with French surtitle
About
The grandiose Messiah is undoubtedly the most frequently performed oratorio in the history of sacred music. The libretto stands in sharp contrast to other works in this genre by the composer. Rather than expose the dramatic elements, the text of The Messiah focuses mainly on the themes of prophecy and meditation. Looking beyond the ultra-famous “Hallelujah” chorus, the score illustrates the full splendour of Handel’s orchestral and choral writing in all three of its parts.
Production Les Grandes Voix