Customer Reviews

Handel - La Resurrezione / Massis, Smith, Maguire, Ainsley, Naouri, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Minkowski

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After reading a rather negative review of this recording, I just had to post another review saying that in my opinion this is one of the best Handel recordings on the market - the singers are excellent, especially Jennifer Smith and Linda Maguire and Minkowski's conducting is absolutely brilliant. The structure of the work is like that of an opera seria (including the da capo arias) - so if you are a fan of baroque opera, this one is an absolute must!

This Haendel's Oratorio or sacred opera is absolutely a must for all baroque fans, and specially in this superb Mark Minkowski version. If you own a good hi-fi audio system you will perhaps find it as the perfect recording: tremendous soundstage, amazing natural and real presentation of all singers and instruments, perfect tonal balance, ......... almost unbeliavle.

The version itself is very warm, full of virtuosism by all singers and the orchestra. A true and superior musical enjoyment experience.

Singers not excellent , expecially Lucifero. Conductor correct but cold, as usual. Interesting the book with the text.