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Handel - Messiah (250th Anniversary Performance) plus FOR EVER AND EVER, a documentary
Handel - Messiah plus FOR EVER AND EVER a documentary
250th Anniversary Performance
Actors: Sylvia McNair, Anne Sofie von Otter, Michael Chance, Jerry Hadley, Robert Lloyd
Directors: Neville Marriner, Barrie Gavin
Genres: Indie & Art House, Music Video & Concerts, Musicals & Performing Arts
NR     2003     2hr 36min

No Description Available. Genre: Christmas Rating: NR Release Date: 14-OCT-2003 Media Type: DVD

     
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Actors: Sylvia McNair, Anne Sofie von Otter, Michael Chance, Jerry Hadley, Robert Lloyd
Directors: Neville Marriner, Barrie Gavin
Genres: Indie & Art House, Music Video & Concerts, Musicals & Performing Arts
Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House, Pop, Classical
Studio: Philips
Format: DVD - Color
DVD Release Date: 10/14/2003
Original Release Date: 01/01/1992
Theatrical Release Date: 00/00/1992
Release Year: 2003
Run Time: 2hr 36min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English

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Movie Reviews

Disappointing
Teemacs | Switzerland | 02/18/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Nev Marriner and the ASMF can usually be relied upon to produce a sparkling performance, and they and the ASMF Chorus do, in this Dublin performance to celebrate the first performance (in a long-disppeared venue in Fishamble Street). In particular, Mark Bennett, the trumpeter, playing a modern piccolo trumpet, produces the best trumpet part in "The trumpet shall sound" that I've ever heard, naturally far better than Valentine Snow could have played it with his natural trumpet.



So what's the problem? The tenor and bass soloists, that's what. Both are major disappointments. Especially with note runs of the "And I will sha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-(etc.)-ke". The notes are not clearly enunciated and just plain tuneless. It spoiled the whole thing for me.



For a really top DVD version of "Messiah", seek out the ABC (as in Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Shop, which is selling a an absolute knockout Downunder version as a CD/DVD package. I expected a Region 4 DVD (I have a code-free player), but the DVD appears code-free. The bass Teddy Tahu Rhodes is especially good (there are clips on YouTube)."
Handel's Messiah as it should be performed.
Maynard M. Sorensen | 10/07/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"An historical performance of the Messiah, as it should be performed, in the place it first took place. A must for all who enjoy this great classic."
Sir Neville Marriner rules!
D. Cassel | 01/21/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Marriner has, in my opinion, one of the best takes on Handel's Messiah. Professional performers and aggressive speed are just what the oratorio needs to show of its pure genius. The soloists are all impressive, and the DVD boasts a DTS soundtrack. So this is an excellent choice for any Messiah enthusiast.



PROS

lively and professional performance

good soloists

DTS soundtrack



CONS

none"