LoginHandel - Messiah / Schlick, Piau, Scholl, Padmore, Berg, Les Arts Florissants, Christie
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The great strength of William Christie's Messiah is his soloists: the two sopranos, Barbara Schlick and Sandrine Piau, are excellent--Schlick warmer and more engaging than usual, Piau downright spectacular in "Rejoice greatly"; reigning countertenor Andreas Scholl and sturdy bass Nathan Berg (whose vibrato could use some taming) do fine work; Mark Padmore is one of the best Handel tenors around. Christie conducts with his usual energy and elegance--but the weak point of this performance is another regular Christie feature: his soprano-heavy, vibrato-heavy chorus. In French Baroque music this isn't a serious problem, bu
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Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
Release date: 19 August 1994
EAN: 0093046149826 UPC: 093046149826
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Release date: 19 August 1994
EAN: 0093046149826 UPC: 093046149826
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