
Cover: Ascension (2000) by Laila Shawa (b1940)
Hyperion CDA67800 · november 2009
Handel - Messiah
Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia, Stephen Layton (conductor)
Izbori in priporočila urednikov
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Kritike
Music Web International2010V nekem smislu ta izdaja zaokroži mojo dosedanjo izkušnjo z Mesijo na CD-jih. Prva Mesija, ki sem jo pridobil, je bil posnetek v živo, prav tako iz St. John’s Smith Square in ujet pri Hyperionu. To je bila izvedba iz leta 1985 v…Preberite kritiko
Opera News NYC2010Vsak Händlov oratorij mora biti v današnjem času prožna entiteta, tako kot je bil v Händlovem. Glede na število izvedb Mesije po vsem svetu to še toliko bolj velja za to delo. Stephen Layton se je odločil za moškega alta, Iestyna…Preberite kritiko
Gramophone Magazine2009Privlačen in simpatičen Messiah Laytona in ansambla PolyphonyPreberite kritiko
Hifi Critic2009Še eno delo, povezano z božičem (čeprav se je njegova slava razširila po dublinski krstni izvedbi v velikonočnem času), ta izvedba premore enako mero živahnosti in občutljivosti; res gre za dobro odmerjeno, intimno, a hkrati…Preberite kritiko
BBC Music Magazine2009Stephen Layton je dirigiral Mesije z zbori, ki so zbrali od 18 do 2000 pevcev (in z orkestri od minimalističnih do dobro oblazinjenih). A v središču njegovega Händlovega sveta so vsakoletne božične izvedbe v St John’s Smith…Preberite kritiko
Classic FM Magazine2009Božič ne bi bil božič brez izida Mesije, malo pa je boljših izvajalcev tega velikega oratorija od zbora Polyphony in Stephena Laytona, katerih vsakoletne izvedbe v St John's Smith Square so vrhunec sezone. Britten Sinfonia in…Preberite kritiko
ClassicsToday.com2009Izvedb Messiaha ni nikoli težko najti, zlasti ne v božičnem in velikonočnem času, katalog zgoščenk pa je vedno bogat s posnetki Händlovega najbolj priljubljenega dela, med katerimi je več povsem odličnih – zakaj bi nas torej…Preberite kritiko
The Detroit News2009Tu je ena najboljših zborovskih izvedb med množico posnetkov »Mesije«. Pevci zbora drsijo skozi Händlove zahrbtno razkošne linije z brezhibno natančnostjo, kakor v enem samem iskrečem se glasu. In ti pametni solisti pojejo z…Preberite kritiko
Audiophile Audition2009To je zelo osebna, zelo intimna interpretacija Mesije. Skoraj popolnoma me je odbilo, ko se je začela uvertura; je tako tiha in skoraj vsiljiva, da si nisem mogel predstavljati, kaj bo sledilo; a na srečo sem vztrajal, saj je to…Preberite kritiko
The Daily Telegraph2009Izpopolnjene, humane izvedbe Händlovega mojstrovine zbora Polyphony so že dolgo stalnica pred božičem v cerkvi St John's, Smith Square, v Londonu, ta komplet, posnet tam lanskega decembra, pa priča o spoju briljantnosti in…Preberite kritiko
BBC Music Magazine2013Gradnja knjižnice: Händlov Mesija NAJBOLJŠI POSNETEK: STEPHEN LAYTON Glasbeniki Stephena Laytona prinašajo temu znanemu delu neprekosljivo svežino in združujejo moč z nežnostjo, zvesto Händlovemu baročnemu čutu. Glasba, ki jo je…Preberite kritiko
Brisbane Courier2009Ko britanski dirigent Stephen Layton dirigira Händlovega Mesija, stavi na tesno povezan ansambel, čist, lahkoten, svetel. Nobenega težkega premikanja z okornimi zasedbami. Vokalni solisti se vklopijo v teksturo uravnotežene…Preberite kritiko
Music Web International2009PALEC GOR Izbira izvedbe Messiah je bila nekoč razmeroma enostavna. Če si želel obsežno izvedbo v viktorijanski tradiciji, si segel po enem od posnetkov sira Malcolma Sargenta s Huddersfield Choral Society ali celo po posnetku…Preberite kritiko
The Sunday Times2009Lahko bi trdili, da je koloratura sijoče sopranistke Julie Doyle v Rejoice nekoliko naporna, da so okraski izjemno dobrega kontratenorista Iestyna Daviesa včasih samozavedni (kar okraski nikoli ne bi smeli biti) in da nizkim…Preberite kritiko
Kristeligt Dagblad2009Julefryd med Stephen Layton Julen er traditionernes fest, og en af dem er at lægge øre til Händels oratorium "Messias", som opføres over hele landet i mere eller mindre professionelle aftapninger i december måned. Der er også…Preberite kritiko
The Age, Melbourne2009MED več izvedbami Händlovega brezčasnega oratorija v tem letnem času so tiste, ki jih ponujata Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Chorus, precej privlačne, predvsem zaradi glasbene strokovnosti nastopajočih in finančne prednosti…Preberite kritiko
Voix des Arts2009Vsakoletni prihod adventa za mnoge glasbenike in ljubitelje glasbe prinaša določen strah, saj je znano, da se v teh dneh med ameriškim zahvalnim dnevom in božičem skoraj vsak pevec zborov, ljubiteljski ali poklicni, od Sydneyja…Preberite kritiko
ottosbaroquemusick.co.uk2009Ne motite se, ta komplet je svetla zvezda na razsvetljenem nebu obstoječih Händlovih Mesij. Ta novo (izšla 2009) izvedba in posnetek Händlovega »Mesije« je preprosto izvrsten. Dirigent Stephen Layton je združil Polyphony, Britten…Preberite kritiko
Posneto: december 2008
Producent: Adrian Peacock
Snemalni tehnik: David Hinitt
Izid: november 2009
Skupno trajanje: 133 minut 30 sekund
Seznam skladb
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 1: SymphonyGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)3'23
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 2, Recitative: Comfort ye, my people (tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'44
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 3, Aria: Every valley shall be exalted (tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)3'06
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 4, Chorus: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealedGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'49
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 5, Recitative: Thus saith the Lord of hosts (bass)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'20
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 6, Aria: But who may abide the day of his coming? (alto/bass)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)4'12
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 7, Chorus: And he shall purify the sons of LeviGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'35
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 8, Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son (alto)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'23
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 9, Aria with chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (alto)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)5'01
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 10, Recitative: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth (bass)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'03
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 11, Aria: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (bass)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)3'58
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 12, Chorus: For unto us a child is bornGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)3'47
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 13: Pifa 'Pastoral Symphony'George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'54
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 14, Recitative: There were shepherds, abiding in the field (soprano)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'26
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 15, Recitative: And the angel said unto them, fear not (soprano)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'25
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 16, Recitative: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude (soprano)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'16
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 17, Chorus: Glory to God in the highestGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'52
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 18, Aria: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (soprano)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)4'07
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 19, Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened (alto)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'23
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 20, Aria: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd (alto/soprano)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)4'55
- Messiah HWV56: Part 1 No 21, Chorus: His yoke is easy and his burthen is lightGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'15
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 1, Chorus: Behold the Lamb of GodGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'42
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 2, Aria: He was despised and rejected of men (alto)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)10'36
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 3, Chorus: Surely he hath borne our griefsGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'51
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 4, Chorus: And with his stripes we are healedGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'52
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 5, Chorus: All we like sheep have gone astrayGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)4'02
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 6, Recitative: All they that see him laugh him to scorn (tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'44
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 7, Chorus: He trusted in God that he would deliver himGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'14
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 8, Recitative: Thy rebuke hath broken his heart (soprano/tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'53
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 9, Aria: Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto his sorrow (soprano/tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'19
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 10, Recitative: He was cut off out of the land of the living (soprano/tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'13
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 11, Aria: But thou didst not leave his soul in hell (soprano/tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'14
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 12, Chorus: Lift up your heads, O ye gatesGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)3'03
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 13, Recitative: Unto which of the angels said he at any time? (tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'13
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 14, Chorus: Let all the angels of God worship himGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'26
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 15, Aria: Thou art gone up on high (alto/bass)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)3'02
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 16, Chorus: The Lord gave the wordGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'57
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 17, Aria: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach (soprano)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'09
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 18, Chorus: Their sound is gone out into all landsGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'14
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 19, Aria: Why do the nations so furiously rage together? (bass)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'32
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 20, Chorus: Let us break their bonds asunderGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'47
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 21, Recitative: He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn (tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'10
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 22, Aria: Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron (tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'58
- Messiah HWV56: Part 2 No 23, Chorus: Hallelujah, for the Lord God omnipotent reignethGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)3'43
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 1, Aria: I know that my Redeemer liveth (soprano)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)6'00
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 2, Chorus: Since by man came deathGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'20
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 3, Recitative: Behold, I tell you a mystery (bass)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'29
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 4, Aria: The trumpet shall sound (bass)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)5'49
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 5, Recitative: Then shall be brought to pass (alto)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)0'15
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 6, Aria: O Death, where is thy sting? (alto/tenor)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)1'05
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 7, Chorus: But thanks be to God who giveth us the victoryGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)2'15
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 8, Aria: If God be for us, who can be against us? (soprano)George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)4'54
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 9, Chorus: Worthy is the Lamb that was slainGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)3'20
- Messiah HWV56: Part 3 No 10, Chorus: AmenGeorge Frideric Handel (1685-1759)4'15
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