René Jacobs: Singer & Teacher
) | Label: harmonia mundi Catalog: 9909030 Format: DVD Maria Cristina Kiehr, Soprano; Susanne Rydén, Soprano; René Jacobs, CountertenorA movie proposed by François Manceaux & Olivier Bernager; Directed by Claude Mouriéras This film was the first in the series of "Leçons particulières de musique" (private music lessons). Although it was originally conceived in 1987 as a pilot for the nascent Franco-German cultural channel Arte, known at that time as "La Sept sur FR3", René Jacobs, then at the height of his vocal powers, agreed to take part in the adventure. The film may be viewed today as a unique historical document on the interpretation of Baroque music in general and Handel in particular.  Price: $20.98 |