The 18th century came alive as Merkelo and the venerable ECO performed Vivaldi, Handel and Tartini for a delighted audience at Cadogan Hall in London.
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Concert Review (NYC): ‘Handel & Hanukkah’ – Clarion Choir and Clarion Orchestra Perform ‘Judas Maccabeus’ and More, 1 December 2021
There's more to Handel and the holidays than the 'Messiah.' A suite from his oratorio 'Judas Maccabeus' featured original instruments and superb soloists.
Read More »Music Review: Voyage Sonique at the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs (Brooklyn, 24 June 2019)
The Angel's Share live music series has been drawing adventurous listeners to the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs for a couple of seasons now. It's no freak show.
Read More »Concert Review: The American Classical Orchestra and Chorus with Soprano Hana Blažiková (NYC, 4/21/15)
Earthly Love and Celestial Love battle for the soul of Mary Magdalene in Caldara's rarely performed oratorio 'Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo.'
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): Handel’s ‘Semele’ Directed by Zhang Huan at BAM
Some critics disdained this production when it settled in Canada in 2012. But while in some respects it may confound, it feels honest, both musically and theatrically. Plus: Sumo wrestlers!
Read More »Concert Review: Pianist Carlo Grante’s ‘Masters of High Romanticism’ Brahms Program – Lincoln Center, NYC (2/10/15)
The pianist's intellectual approach to the music was loving and respectful as well.
Read More »Music Review: David Axelrod – Rock Interpretations Of Handel’s Messiah
David Axelrod turned Handel's Messiah into a semi-rock classic. Hallelujah!
Read More »Music Review: Lisa Smirnova, G.F. Handel – Die Acht Grossen Suiten (The Eight Suites Great Suites)
Piano virtuoso Lisa Smirnova's masterful interpretations of early Handel.
Read More »Book Review: Handel’s Path To Covent Garden by E.A. Bucchianeri
Handel's evolution from Italian opera to oratorios is related.
Read More »Music Review: Martin Rev – Stigmata
A significant departure for one of the founding members of Suicide.
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