G. F. Handel - Messiah / AAM, Hogwood (1982) [DVD] [Import]
Handel
(出演),
Christopher Hogwood
(出演),
Emma Kirkby
(出演),
James Bowman
(出演),
David Thomas
(出演),
Academy of Ancient Music
(出演),
Choir of Westminster Abbey
(出演)
&
4
その他 形式: DVD
ジャンル | Music Video & Concerts, Musicals & Performing Arts/Classical |
フォーマット | インポート, 色, NTSC, DVD-Video |
コントリビュータ | Handel, Choir of Westminster Abbey, James Bowman, David Thomas, Emma Kirkby, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood 表示を増やす |
言語 | 英語 |
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In this performance, shot in Westminster Abbey in London, Handel's MESSIAH is lovingly rendered. The cameras beautifully capture the choir of Westminster Abbey and the various musicians who bring the piece to life, while the incredibly beautiful and architecturally distinctive setting is also given plenty of screen time. Star Judith Nelson, Emma Kirby Composer G. F. Handel Conductor Christopher Hogwood Special Features: Full Frame Format 136 Minutes.
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- メーカーにより製造中止になりました : いいえ
- 製品サイズ : 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 92.7 g
- メーカー : Kultur
- EAN : 0032031226999, 9780769779294
- 商品モデル番号 : D2269
- オリジナル盤発売日 : 2005
- レーベル : Kultur
- ASIN : B000ARXF5K
- ディスク枚数 : 1
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Evelyn
5つ星のうち5.0
Best we've ever heard!
2013年12月21日にカナダでレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Voices clear, excellent quality in sound & musicianship, good videography, full edition -- not abridged. More than met our expectations.

Gawie Wolmarans
5つ星のうち3.0
Lacks the brilliance of the original recording
2012年4月6日に英国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Having enjoyed the original Decca/L'Oiseau-Lyre recording with the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, for years, I looked forward to receive the DVD-version. Unfortunately this is not an exact video version of the original Oxford session, but a later recording at Westminster. The sound mixing is of very poor quality. The soloists are overwhelmed by the orchestra and therefore the unique colour of each of the excellent singers are rarely recognizable.

A. B. Crockett
5つ星のうち5.0
Great Performance, Acceptable Videography
2008年1月6日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
I rented VHS tapes of this peformance every Christmas and Easter for a few years following its release in 1982. I contemplated buying it, but renting was so cheap and easy. Then, I switched entirely to DVD technology, but the video store didn't have it in that format, so I went many years without viewing it until I purchased the DVD for this Christmas just past. Wow. It's even better than I remember.
First, the videography: I remember being a little frustrated at the shot selection by the cameramen -- lots of statues and stained glass windows, lots of close-ups of soloists and instrumentalists (often just the hands of the latter), and very few shots of the entire ensemble. I almost didn't buy it after reviewing the various negative critiques of the videography. That would have been a big mistake. It's not nearly as annoying as I recall or read in Amazon, which almost makes me wonder if this re-release includes a trip to the videotape vaults by the compilers. Still some strange things -- particularly the poor coverage of the spectacular trumpetry in "The Trumpet Shall Sound," the way-too-few shots of the entire instrumental ensemble or even groups thereof (e.g., the cellos, basses, and keyboards never got ANY coverage), and the protracted and extreme close-up headshots of vocal soloists who, while nice enough looking, aren't movie stars and have various little blemishes and tooth issues that you would ignore in a concert or even while talking to them, but which are hard to miss "up close and personal." I kept hoping for the camera to pull back more, which it seldom did. The WORST camera work was a rather long shot of the male altos, waiting patiently for their entry into the chorus, that ended abruptly just as the altos took a breath and were about to chime in. Crazy.
Now to the real reason to buy this performance, whether on DVD or CD. It has to be the best Messiah out there. I've heard most of the major-label versions, whether in full length or as excerpts, and this one gets it just right. The pacing is perfect throughout ("He Was Despised" may have dragged a little, but the singing of Carolyn Watkinson was so beautiful and deeply moving that it didn't matter.) The small instrumental group was clear and crisp, as was the chorus with 4 each of male altos, tenors, and basses, and 16 (by my count) boy trebles. The few good shots of the violins revealed the presence of such recognizable superstars as Simon Standage and Monica Huggettt. As usual, they keyboard playing, by the incomparable Simon Preston, was lost in the resonance of the violins, despite the small ensemble.
I really enjoyed the boy trebles. Aside from one kid with a discernible head bob in time with the music, they acquitted themselves very well, and the sheer beauty of their high passages surpasses any adult-female soparano section I've heard. I detected none of the breathiness mentioned by one reviewer.
Now to the soloists: Awesome. Emma Kirkby's pieces are as bright and beautiful as any on CD/DVD, and Judith Nelson is also quite good as the other soprano. Her voice is richer than Ms. Kirkby's, but still light and with the modest vibrato that characterizes many recordings with "original instrument" groups such as the Academy of Ancient Music. I would describe her voice as similar to two other Baroque specialists, Felicity Lott and Felicity Palmer. It was very nice having two women share the soprano work, adding a nice bit of additional variety. Relatively light sound also describes the tenor, Paul Elliott, and the bass (more like a low baritone), David Thomas. While I might prefer another tenor, such as Ian Partridge or Anthony Rolfe-Johnson, both of whom have more depth to their tone, Paul Elliott is generally a good fit for Baroque oratorias and certainly gives us little to complain about. I really liked the lighter voice of David Thomas compared to the booming basses with mushy diction that are becoming increasingly used in the Baroque repertoir. I think that trend is a mistake, especially when it makes the bass sound totally different (in timbre, not just pitch) from the other soloists. Finally, I have to repeat how beautiful the contralto, Carolyn Watkinson, sings her sections. While "light" isn't a word that pops into mind when describing her voice, it still has the clarity, good diction, and modest vibrato needed to work well with the other soloists. Like the bass parts, too many recordings have a contralto part that sounds far too operatic. I want to hear more of her and am going to seek out other recordings.
Regarding the taping, the performance is compiled as if it's a straight-through performance. Of course, such wasn't the case, as evidenced by different dresses worn for different arias by Ms. Kirkby and Ms. Nelson, I believe a different dress worn by one violist, and slightly different positionings of the choristers. Also, the chorus and soloists were sometimes shot standing in another part of Westminster Abbey. I assume that this was done for variety, and it worked well.
Bottom line: Buy this DVD, or at least the CD version. You'll probably find the videography to be acceptable, and the singing is simply without equal. Other quibbles -- too few tracks, making it hard to repeat or skip certain passages, and no historical information such as is provided in the liner notes of the CD version -- are also too minor to detract significantly from this release. Oh yes, I want to mention that the Dolby 2.0 sound is fine. Regarding the note on the box that the performance is in Italian, I assume that it reflects a "cut-and-paste from some Italian opera. While it indicates sheer incompetence on the part of someone, luckily that person had nothing to do with the stuff inside the box. It's magical.
PS. An update after several years and many watchings. The older this performance gets, the more outdated is they physical appearance of most of the soloists and many in the choir. I know this sounds trite, but I reached the point where I could not watch it anymore. This recording now serves in my collection solely for hearing, not watching, and for that it remains unsurpassed, perhaps unequalled. Please accept this update as a cautionary note for prospective buyers who are unaware of its vintage.
First, the videography: I remember being a little frustrated at the shot selection by the cameramen -- lots of statues and stained glass windows, lots of close-ups of soloists and instrumentalists (often just the hands of the latter), and very few shots of the entire ensemble. I almost didn't buy it after reviewing the various negative critiques of the videography. That would have been a big mistake. It's not nearly as annoying as I recall or read in Amazon, which almost makes me wonder if this re-release includes a trip to the videotape vaults by the compilers. Still some strange things -- particularly the poor coverage of the spectacular trumpetry in "The Trumpet Shall Sound," the way-too-few shots of the entire instrumental ensemble or even groups thereof (e.g., the cellos, basses, and keyboards never got ANY coverage), and the protracted and extreme close-up headshots of vocal soloists who, while nice enough looking, aren't movie stars and have various little blemishes and tooth issues that you would ignore in a concert or even while talking to them, but which are hard to miss "up close and personal." I kept hoping for the camera to pull back more, which it seldom did. The WORST camera work was a rather long shot of the male altos, waiting patiently for their entry into the chorus, that ended abruptly just as the altos took a breath and were about to chime in. Crazy.
Now to the real reason to buy this performance, whether on DVD or CD. It has to be the best Messiah out there. I've heard most of the major-label versions, whether in full length or as excerpts, and this one gets it just right. The pacing is perfect throughout ("He Was Despised" may have dragged a little, but the singing of Carolyn Watkinson was so beautiful and deeply moving that it didn't matter.) The small instrumental group was clear and crisp, as was the chorus with 4 each of male altos, tenors, and basses, and 16 (by my count) boy trebles. The few good shots of the violins revealed the presence of such recognizable superstars as Simon Standage and Monica Huggettt. As usual, they keyboard playing, by the incomparable Simon Preston, was lost in the resonance of the violins, despite the small ensemble.
I really enjoyed the boy trebles. Aside from one kid with a discernible head bob in time with the music, they acquitted themselves very well, and the sheer beauty of their high passages surpasses any adult-female soparano section I've heard. I detected none of the breathiness mentioned by one reviewer.
Now to the soloists: Awesome. Emma Kirkby's pieces are as bright and beautiful as any on CD/DVD, and Judith Nelson is also quite good as the other soprano. Her voice is richer than Ms. Kirkby's, but still light and with the modest vibrato that characterizes many recordings with "original instrument" groups such as the Academy of Ancient Music. I would describe her voice as similar to two other Baroque specialists, Felicity Lott and Felicity Palmer. It was very nice having two women share the soprano work, adding a nice bit of additional variety. Relatively light sound also describes the tenor, Paul Elliott, and the bass (more like a low baritone), David Thomas. While I might prefer another tenor, such as Ian Partridge or Anthony Rolfe-Johnson, both of whom have more depth to their tone, Paul Elliott is generally a good fit for Baroque oratorias and certainly gives us little to complain about. I really liked the lighter voice of David Thomas compared to the booming basses with mushy diction that are becoming increasingly used in the Baroque repertoir. I think that trend is a mistake, especially when it makes the bass sound totally different (in timbre, not just pitch) from the other soloists. Finally, I have to repeat how beautiful the contralto, Carolyn Watkinson, sings her sections. While "light" isn't a word that pops into mind when describing her voice, it still has the clarity, good diction, and modest vibrato needed to work well with the other soloists. Like the bass parts, too many recordings have a contralto part that sounds far too operatic. I want to hear more of her and am going to seek out other recordings.
Regarding the taping, the performance is compiled as if it's a straight-through performance. Of course, such wasn't the case, as evidenced by different dresses worn for different arias by Ms. Kirkby and Ms. Nelson, I believe a different dress worn by one violist, and slightly different positionings of the choristers. Also, the chorus and soloists were sometimes shot standing in another part of Westminster Abbey. I assume that this was done for variety, and it worked well.
Bottom line: Buy this DVD, or at least the CD version. You'll probably find the videography to be acceptable, and the singing is simply without equal. Other quibbles -- too few tracks, making it hard to repeat or skip certain passages, and no historical information such as is provided in the liner notes of the CD version -- are also too minor to detract significantly from this release. Oh yes, I want to mention that the Dolby 2.0 sound is fine. Regarding the note on the box that the performance is in Italian, I assume that it reflects a "cut-and-paste from some Italian opera. While it indicates sheer incompetence on the part of someone, luckily that person had nothing to do with the stuff inside the box. It's magical.
PS. An update after several years and many watchings. The older this performance gets, the more outdated is they physical appearance of most of the soloists and many in the choir. I know this sounds trite, but I reached the point where I could not watch it anymore. This recording now serves in my collection solely for hearing, not watching, and for that it remains unsurpassed, perhaps unequalled. Please accept this update as a cautionary note for prospective buyers who are unaware of its vintage.

Jerry J Brett
5つ星のうち5.0
Five Stars
2015年4月26日にカナダでレビュー済みAmazonで購入
well worth while

M. Galishoff
5つ星のうち5.0
An Evangelic Oratorio
2014年12月21日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
I purchased the original CD when it was released and wore it out and purchased another. This Messiah is like no other. It is sung with passion and conviction. It brings you to tears as the Gospel is unfolded before you. Emma Kirkby is an angel and Judith Nelson's singing brings forth the passion of what our Lord has done for us. All are supurb - I can't say enough about Carolyn Watson. Paul Elliot's "Comfort Thee" is arresting and David Thomas is brilliant throughout - especially in the trumpet concerto.
The boys in the choir sung their hearts out and the sound of the Academy of Ancient Music has made this performance, IMO, the standard. Sung in Westminster Cathedral there were evidently some challenges with the recording but the setting is unbelievable as the camera finds the art work that brings out what is being sung.
Handel's Messiah is traditionally sung at Christmas but the Christmas story is not the main point of the work. The selections from Scripture are theologically sound and as one grows in Christ, studies the Bible and understands God's Heilsgeschichte one experiences its full depth, beauty, love and mystery.
It is called a Sacred Oratorio but it is an evangelical work. It spoke to me and God used it, centuries after it was written, to speak to me as a way of bringing me to Him.
Now viewing the performance I can see the passion of the performers. This is no secular performance. It is Spirit-filled for those who have ears to hear. It is a treasure for any time of the year.
Christian, there are certain works that have been great helps in the Christian life. This is one of them. Study the Scripture and search it diligently. Do not be put off by the nay-saying skeptical higher critics who have a low view of Scripture and deny it is one integrated work. Listen, renew your mind and heart. Sing along! Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
The boys in the choir sung their hearts out and the sound of the Academy of Ancient Music has made this performance, IMO, the standard. Sung in Westminster Cathedral there were evidently some challenges with the recording but the setting is unbelievable as the camera finds the art work that brings out what is being sung.
Handel's Messiah is traditionally sung at Christmas but the Christmas story is not the main point of the work. The selections from Scripture are theologically sound and as one grows in Christ, studies the Bible and understands God's Heilsgeschichte one experiences its full depth, beauty, love and mystery.
It is called a Sacred Oratorio but it is an evangelical work. It spoke to me and God used it, centuries after it was written, to speak to me as a way of bringing me to Him.
Now viewing the performance I can see the passion of the performers. This is no secular performance. It is Spirit-filled for those who have ears to hear. It is a treasure for any time of the year.
Christian, there are certain works that have been great helps in the Christian life. This is one of them. Study the Scripture and search it diligently. Do not be put off by the nay-saying skeptical higher critics who have a low view of Scripture and deny it is one integrated work. Listen, renew your mind and heart. Sing along! Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.