Simon Carrington at the Three Choirs Festival – Handel's Messiah (Choral Conducting Masterclass DVD)

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Product Features

• Title: Simon Carrington at the Three Choirs Festival – Handel's Messiah Choral Conducting Masterclass
• Composer: George Frideric Handel
• Choruses Featured:Conductor: Simon Carrington
  • Glory to God in the Highest
  • All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
  • Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs
  • Since By Man Came Death
• Student Conductors:Accompanist: Kevin Kwan (Piano)
  • Greg Batsleer
  • Felix Yeung
  • Matthew Hamilton
  • Tom Hammond-Davies
• Choir: Musica Beata
• Production: Filmed at the Three Choirs Festival, Gloucester, England
• Disc Format: DVD5
• Running Time: 2 hours 13 minutes
• Picture Format: Widescreen 16:9 anamorphic
• Sound Format: Stereo
• Colour Format: NTSC
• Region Code: All Regions (Worldwide)

Overview

Renowned choral conductor Simon Carrington leads this masterclass focusing on choruses from George Frideric Handel's Messiah, filmed at the Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester. As co-founder of The King's Singers and former Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University, Carrington’s influence on the world of choral music is profound. In this two-hour session, Carrington works with four emerging conductors to explore a modern, lightweight approach to Handel's timeless oratorio.

The choruses featured include beloved selections from Messiah, such as "Glory to God in the Highest" and "All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray." These pieces, known for their complexity and emotional depth, are reimagined under Carrington’s guidance, offering valuable insights into conducting technique and musical interpretation. With contributions from the talented Musica Beata choir and piano accompaniment by Kevin Kwan, this masterclass is essential viewing for conductors and choral enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts

• Simon Carrington is a co-founder of the King's Singers, an internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble.
• The Three Choirs Festival, established in 1715, is one of the world’s oldest music festivals and is famous for its choral performances.
• Messiah premiered in 1742 and remains one of the most frequently performed oratorios in the classical repertoire.
• The masterclass focuses on the importance of a modern approach to Messiah, emphasizing clarity, precision, and expressive dynamics in the choruses.
• The Musica Beata choir, led by these aspiring conductors, delivers vibrant performances of Handel's intricate choral works.

Publishers

• The Masterclass Media Foundation

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