Harmonia Mundi
Christophe Rousset - Handel - Import 2 CD
Christophe Rousset - Handel - Import 2 CD
CD
Classical Music
October 28, 2026
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Catalog No.: HMM905428F
JAN/ISBN: 4573686062434
Number of Discs: 2
Country/Region of Manufacture: Import
Credits:
Christophe Rousset
Description:
The astonishing elegance of the opening Sinfonia. Rousset and the English Baroque Soloists present *Messiah*, featuring an orchestra rich in exquisite texture and a choir with delicate expression. The soloists’ superb performances are also worth noting. Christophe Rousset has recorded *Messiah* with the English Baroque Soloists. Right from the overture, the dotted rhythms are noble and elegant—a performance that returns to its roots, making one realize anew that it truly depicts the “King’s Entrance,” reminiscent of the opening of a French opera. The tenor aria that follows is rendered with the utmost tenderness and warmth of tone. Every piece is exquisite, featuring an orchestra that sounds fresh while fully embodying the texture of period instruments, the virtuosity of the soloists, and the delicate beauty of the choir—where every detail, from subtle dynamics to each individual ornament, is meticulously attended to. Master conductor Christophe Rousset, winner of the 2024 Handel Prize, has finally brought to fruition a sublime performance of *Messiah*, leading the prestigious English Baroque Soloists—a group with over 40 years of history—and the world’s premier choir, founded by Gardiner in 1964. The soprano is Ana Vieira Leite, a native of Portugal who made her debut in Handel’s *Partenope* with Les Arts Florissants. The mezzo-soprano is Sarah Connolly, a veteran singer active primarily in the UK. The tenor is Andrew Staples, a filmmaker who is taking the world’s opera houses by storm. William Thomas is a rising star who won the 2018 Kathleen Ferrier Award and is in high demand for collaborations with top-tier opera houses and orchestras, ranging from opera to sacred music. HARMONIAMUNDI
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