Haendel - Messiah

N°13

€25

Like King George II, who could not contain his enthusiasm when he heard the mythical Hallejuah! and rose to his feet in applause, our ears cannot remain unmoved by this monument to Handel's sacred music, which Hervé Niquet, at the height of his art, has brought to life for a dazzling edification of the soul, à l'anglaise !More details

MESSIAH

Le Concert Spirituel
Hervé Niquet, conductor
Sandrine Piau, Anthea Pichanick, Krešimir Špicer, Božidar Smiljanić

Georg Friedrich Haendel (1685-1759)

The resounding success Handel’s Messiah encountered the first time it was presented in Dublin in 1742 set the scene for its future. The oratorio depicts the Sacred History of Christ in three parts: the Nativity, Christ’s Passion and Resurrection and finally, Redemption. The alternance of airs and choirs is perfect and Handel’s musical knowledge infallible. Messiah quickly became the composer’s most successful work. It was played thirty-six times during his lifetime and has continued to be presented to modern day, embodying just how majestic and sublime music can be. During its première in London, King George II was so moved by the mythical Hallelujah! that he could not help but leap to his feet, with the entire audience following his lead. In the sumptuous Royal Chapel at Versailles, Hervé Niquet leads four impassioned soloists and a tremulous choir to the height of Handel’s most resplendent baroque edifice!

Filmed in december 2018 at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.

Booklet in French, English, German - Subtitles in French, English, German - Duration: 1h57
DVD 9 NTSC / ALL REGIONS - Stéréo & Dolby Digital 5.1

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→ Haendel, Le Messie - Hervé Niquet - FORUMOPERA (21 février 2020)