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!
OMG, Its the whole program. Handel in a day sounds great for my days off coming ahead.
ReplyDeleteYou get days off? Cool! Have a great Handel Day(s)!
DeleteIf 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!
ReplyDeleteIt 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!
DeleteCecilia Bartoli on a rocket: this I have to see.
DeleteI enjoyed this production a lot; on singing side besides CB also Anne Sofie von Otter and Philippe J. were really great!
DeleteSon nata lagrima x (ASvO + PJ) = Sublime!
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