BaL 28.09.13 - Handel's Theodora

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Theodora, like Handel's other oratorios, was never intended for stage production (indeed, it was prohibited to mount staged productions of stories based on Biblical themes at that time), and that a semi-operatic approach was not really appropriate. I'd always prefer a CD version to one on DVD for that reason.

[Nick Armstrong]

Such a great work of Handel's. Loving it!

I seem to be alone in being unable to get on with this piece (although not many contributions to this thread... ) - I find the droopy minor-key religiosity a turn-off. Call me a heartless pagan.

I have the McCreesh since it came out... and enjoyed RW's analysis.

[Barbirollians]

I agree entirely with the recommendations for LHL's wonderful Handel arias disc with Bicket.

As big a fan as I am of Janet Baker LHL is the only alto who moves me as much as Ferrier in Handel. It is sadly such a coincidence that they both died so young from the same ghastly disease.

[BBMmk2]

I seem to be alone in being unable to get on with this piece (although not many contributions to this thread... ) - I find the droopy minor-key religiosity a turn-off. Call me a heartless pagan.

I have the McCreesh since it came out... and enjoyed RW's analysis.

Glad you have Paul McCreesh’s recording Cali!