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	Handel, Macliver, Walker Handel's Messiah Genres: Special Interest, Classical One of the most famous pieces of music ever written, Handel?s Messiah began its life in Dublin in 1742. Remarkably, not a year has gone by since withour Messiah being performed some where in the world. Today, beloved by mi... more » « less
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All Artists: Handel, Macliver, Walker
Title: Handel's Messiah
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Kultur Video
Release Date: 10/31/2006
Album Type: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 032031413092

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One of the most famous pieces of music ever written, Handel?s Messiah began its life in Dublin in 1742. Remarkably, not a year has gone by since withour Messiah being performed some where in the world. Today, beloved by millions, it stands proudly as a keystone of Western classical music. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation proudly presents the first Australian film and recording of Messiah. Made especially for television, DVD and CD, this sumptuous recording took place at the historic St Patrick?s Estate (Recipient of a Cultural Heritage Conservation Award by UNESCO). The Cerretti Chapel?s glorious setting prefectly offsets Handel?s music in this exhilarating performance. Conductor Anthony Walker. Soprano Sara Macliver, Alto Alexandra Sherman, Countertenor Christopher Field, Tenor Paul Mcmahon, Bass Teddy Tahu Rhodes. Music by George Frideric Handel (1685 ? 1759); words adapted from the Bible by Charles Jennens (1700 ? 1773).

CD Reviews

Good, but incomplete

B. D. Ward | New Zealand | 09/05/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Fine choral and solo work, especially Teddy Tahu Rhodes, but this should be titled 'Messiah excerpts' as many choruses and so solos are missing.

Where is 'And He Shall Purify''His Yoke is Easy' 'All We Like Sheep''Thou Shalt Break Them' 'But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell' to mention a few? I bought this because it features Teddy Tahu Rhodes and am glad I did, but others may be disappointed at the above omissions."