Handel Messiah / Walker

1 DVD - Label: Kultur - D4130 - Messiah, Hwv56 - Handel, George Frideric - Orchestra: Orchestra Of The Antipodes - Conductor: Anthony Walker

One of the most famous pieces of music ever written, Handels 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 Patricks Estate (Recipient of a Cultural Heritage Conservation Award by UNESCO). The Cerretti Chapels glorious setting prefectly offsets Handels 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).

Price: $39.98