Georg Friedrich Haendel
The Messiah
The Messiah is probably Handel’s most famous oratorio. Written in three weeks by the composer who had just arrived in London, it portrays Christ’s mission through prophecies and narratives, creating sound frescos of the most vivid Baroque colours. Through the wanderings of His people in the darkness, the fluttering of the angels' wings, the pastoral singing of the shepherds or the blows of flagellation, Handel gives voice to the triumphant image of a Saviour god.
Sandrine Piau / Marie Lys* soprano
Jakub Józef Orliński** / Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian contre-ténor
Stuart Jackson ténor
Alex Rosen basse
accentus
Insula orchestra
Laurence Equilbey direction
Richard Wilberforce chef de chœur
*Marie Lys sings during the performances on December 3, 5, 6 and 21, at the Muziekcentrum in Biljoke, at La Seine Musicale and at the Palau de la Mùsica;
**Jakub Józef Orliński during the April 1 performance at the Festival de Pâques
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Beethoven Eroica
Fauré/Mendelssohn
Fauré’s Requiem, Sky burial
The Messiah at the Kennedy Center
Beethoven, Symphony n° 9
Mozart Requiem / Yoann Bourgeois
Clara Schumann / Louise Farrenc
Franz Schubert / Emilie Mayer
Schubert, Symphonies “Tragique” “Inachevée”
Mozart, Symphonies
Bach, from abyss to light
Fauré, Mélodies & Requiem
Beethoven Wars
