Friday, March 14, 2014

A Handful of Handel Operas

Everyone wants to put their stamp on the classics. On one hand, a classic Peter Sellers regie production of Theodora; and on the other, a more recent, generally disliked regie production of Giulio Cesare. In between, we have two updated, but not hated productions; a concert performance of a stage work; and a staged performance of a concert work: the controversial (and—in my opinion—musically and dramatically brilliant) Messiah from Claus Guth. 

So, several handfuls of Handel. It will take more than a handful of hours to get through them, but I think they’re all worth the time. As always, some of these videos have a short shelf life, so get ’em while they’re hot!
















7 comments:

  1. OMG, Its the whole program. Handel in a day sounds great for my days off coming ahead.

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    1. You get days off? Cool! Have a great Handel Day(s)!

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  2. If this is the same Giulio Cesare production which has Cecilia Bartoli singing V'adoro pupille (while mounted on a rocket) to Andreas Scholl (who is wearing 3D glasses), then count me in to watch the whole thing!

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    1. It is indeed! I saw the live broadcast (most of it anyway) and I rather enjoyed it. and no matter what one thinks of the production, the singing is pretty high caliber!

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    2. Cecilia Bartoli on a rocket: this I have to see.

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    3. I enjoyed this production a lot; on singing side besides CB also Anne Sofie von Otter and Philippe J. were really great!

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    4. Son nata lagrima x (ASvO + PJ) = Sublime!

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