Messiah
George Frideric Handel
The Messiah is undoubtedly the most frequently performed oratorio in the entire history of sacred music.
Dates
Nina Spinosi | soprano
Rémy Brès-Feuillet | countertenor
Gaël Lefèvre | tenor
Florian Boesch | bass baritone
Ensemble Matheus
Académie Haendel Hendrix Choir
Jean-Christophe Spinosi | direction
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Sung in English, with French/English surtitles
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Approx. running time : 2h50
About
The Messiah is a magnificent work and undoubtedly the most frequently performed oratorio in the entire history of sacred music. The libretto stands in stark contrast to the composer’s other works in this genre. Rather than presenting a majestic dramatic narrative, the text of The Messiah focuses primarily on the themes of prophecy and meditation. Looking beyond the legendary ‘Hallelujah’, chorus, all three parts of the score illustrate the full splendour of Handel’s orchestral and choral writing.
Production Théâtre des Champs-Élysées