A famous 1857 performance of Messiah at the Crystal Palace in London featured 2,000 singers and 500 musicians, a stark contrast to Handel's original forces.
Performer Biography
Soprano Karina Gauvin is recognized for her work in baroque repertoire and has received prestigious distinctions, including 'Soloist of the Year'.
Performer Biography
Matthias Maute, the conductor, is a two-time JUNO Award winner and has an international reputation as an artistic director.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live in an empty hall, and the experience felt like a rebirth of music after the pandemic drought.
Composition History
Handel conducted the first performance of his oratorio Messiah in Dublin on April 13, 1742, with a choir of only 16 singers.
Cultural Impact
During the 2020 pandemic lockdown, Ensemble ArtChoral and Ensemble Caprice delivered 4,900 'Mini-Concerts Santé' to 36,000 people, providing music as a magical force to help through the crisis.
Interpretation
This recording of Handel's Messiah incorporates the flute part from Mozart's 1789 arrangement, honoring both composers.
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