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Thomas Linley Jr. (Music Reviews).
Thomas Linley Jr. The Song of Moses. Edited by Peter Overbeck. (Recent Researches in the Music of the Classical Era, 58.) Madison, Wisc.: A-R Editions, c2000. [Acknowledgments, p. vii; introd., p. ix-xi; text, p. xii-xiii; 2 plates; score, 260 p.; crit. report, p. 261-65. ISBN 0-89579-451-9. $85.]
When we think of English oratorios, we inevitably think of George Frideric Handel. Moreover, we assume that a Handel oratorio is supposed to be sung in a concert Setting, unstaged, and performed by professional musicians. Yet it is less widely known that these conventions developed somewhat by accident--and contrary to Handel's own intentions. In 1718, Handel wrote ...
- Ancient music expert Hogwood finds new avenue for his talent
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times Wynne Delacoma May 3, 1987 700+ words
...Englishman whose Academy of Ancient Music has brought us Mozart...beyond Mozart, Haydn and Handel, the composers with...with the Academy of Ancient Music a few years ago have...with the Academy of Ancient Music and is a "fringe faculty...
- Ancient Music thrills modern audience.(Arts and Lifestyle)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Medrek, T.J. October 29, 2000 700+ words
...and solo violinist with the Academy of Ancient Music at their Copley Theatre concert, presented...ensemble founded and still directed by Handel & Haydn Society Artistic Director...the Bach, the Academy crisply played Handel's Concerto Grosso in F Major and two...
- Classical & Opera: The Academy of Ancient Music sing and play Schutz
- Newspaper article from: The Independent - London Duncan Hadfield December 7, 1996 700+ words
Messiah here, Messiah there, Messiah everywhere. Yes, Handel's oratorio is a fine work but does it really need to dominate...fare this week must go to the period-instrument Academy of Ancient Music, under the baton of Paul Goodwin, for their concert called...
- George Frideric Handel.(Sound Recording Reviews)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording...
- Magazine article from: Notes Anderson, Rick June 1, 2004 700+ words
...Classics CC 72120, 2003. Of Handel's many oratorios, only two...large-scale composition for Handel, requiring significant instrumental...twentieth century. After 1708, Handel used the work mainly as a source...notably by the Academy of Ancient Music under Christopher Hogwood...
- Opera; Lost in `Orlando';Superb Handel, but What's Going On?
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post Joseph McLellan March 16, 1989 700+ words
...the University of Maryland Handel Festival and the Kennedy Center's Handel Festival Orchestra supply...was the excellent Academy of Ancient Music, with Christopher Hogwood...title role. Given some of Handel's most imaginative and original...
- Love Duets. (CDs).(a collection of love duets by Handel)(Sound Recording Review)
- Magazine article from: Opera Canada MacMillan, Rick March 22, 2003 700+ words
Handel LeBlanc, Taylor. Arion...opera with the Academy of Ancient Music under Christopher Hogwood...winds up the ATMA program with Handel's "Ombra mal fu" from...haunting melody (possibly Handel's most familiar tune) with...
- FIRST NIGHT: Old time melodies; An Evening of Handel, Symphony Hall.(Features)
- Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England) January 10, 2002 700+ words
...Byline: DIANE PARKES The Academy of Ancient Music turned the clock back 300 years...evening featuring a selection of Handel's music played on traditional...couple of songbirds. An evening of Handel does reveal how far music has developed...
- The Petrie Collection of the Ancient Music of Ireland.(Book Review)
- Magazine article from: Folklore Fitzgerald, Kelly April 1, 2005 700+ words
...The Petrie Collection of the Ancient Music of Ireland. By George Petrie...he published in 1855 as The Ancient Music of Ireland. The original publication...the songs are also given. The Ancient Music of Ireland, regarded as one...
Source: HighBeam Research, Thomas Linley Jr. (Music Reviews).