Messiah
Just as King George II could not contain his enthusiasm when he heard the mythical Hallejuah! and rose to his feet in applause, our ears cannot remain unmoved when faced with this monument to Handel's sacred music, which Hervé Niquet, at the height of his art, has come to meet. For a dazzling edification of the soul à l'anglaise!
HAENDEL - MESSIAH
Sandrine Piau, Anthea Pichanick, Krešimir Špicer, Božidar Smiljanić
Le Concert Spirituel
Hervé Niquet, conductor
The resounding success Handel’s Messiah encountered the first time it was presented in Dublin in 1742 set the scene for its future. The oratorio depicts the Sacred History of Christ in three parts: the Nativity, Christ’s Passion and Resurrection and finally, Redemption. The alternance of airs and choirs is perfect and Handel’s musical knowledge infallible. Messiah quickly became the composer’s most successful work. It was played thirty-six times during his lifetime and has continued to be presented to modern day, embodying just how majestic and sublime music can be. During its première in London, King George II was so moved by the mythical Hallelujah! that he could not help but leap to his feet, with the entire audience following his lead. In the sumptuous Royal Chapel at Versailles, Hervé Niquet leads four impassioned soloists and a tremulous choir to the height of Handel’s most resplendent baroque edifice!
Produced by Opéra Royal / Château de Versailles Spectacles.
This show was recorded in December 2028 by Wahoo and TF1 at the Royal Chapel.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
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- Genre Concert
- Period 18th century music
- pieces Messiah
- Composer Georg Friedrich HAENDEL
- Musical Ensemble Le Concert Spirituel
- Conductor Hervé Niquet
- Soloists Sandrine Piau - Anthea Pichanick - Krešimir Špicer - Božidar Smiljanić
- Duration 1h57
HAENDEL - MESSIAH
Sandrine Piau, Anthea Pichanick, Krešimir Špicer, Božidar Smiljanić
Le Concert Spirituel
Hervé Niquet, conductor
The resounding success Handel’s Messiah encountered the first time it was presented in Dublin in 1742 set the scene for its future. The oratorio depicts the Sacred History of Christ in three parts: the Nativity, Christ’s Passion and Resurrection and finally, Redemption. The alternance of airs and choirs is perfect and Handel’s musical knowledge infallible. Messiah quickly became the composer’s most successful work. It was played thirty-six times during his lifetime and has continued to be presented to modern day, embodying just how majestic and sublime music can be. During its première in London, King George II was so moved by the mythical Hallelujah! that he could not help but leap to his feet, with the entire audience following his lead. In the sumptuous Royal Chapel at Versailles, Hervé Niquet leads four impassioned soloists and a tremulous choir to the height of Handel’s most resplendent baroque edifice!
Produced by Opéra Royal / Château de Versailles Spectacles.
This show was recorded in December 2028 by Wahoo and TF1 at the Royal Chapel.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here
- Genre Concert
- Period 18th century music
- pieces Messiah
- Composer Georg Friedrich HAENDEL
- Musical Ensemble Le Concert Spirituel
- Conductor Hervé Niquet
- Soloists Sandrine Piau - Anthea Pichanick - Krešimir Špicer - Božidar Smiljanić
- Duration 1h57
