Somtow Sucharitakul and the Chamber Choir Calliope and Siam Sinfonietta A youth orchestra you can be proud of. Invite you to listen to the most sacred song of George Frideric Handel HANDEL’S MESSIAH Thailand Cultural Center (small auditorium) on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
There are quite a few religious music accepted by the world. One is Handel’s Messiah Of the German composer (1759-1785), who created more than 40 immortal works over 30 years, Messiah was a masterpiece that Handel completed in just 21 days. Mozart, Heiden and Beethoven
About half a century ago there was a revolution in the way Baroque music was presented throughout Europe. which brought new ideas on how the works of Bach and Handel should be performed in the West.
In 1952, for the first time in our country, Messiah was presented in such form by Somtow Sucharitakul and Bruce Gaston. music which grew up reading traditional music. However Somtow promised Master Bruce that the “Authentic Messiah” would be born in Bangkok. give you one day
The following is an English translation from Somtow Sucharitakul …“Our home has a tradition that has been passed down every year, including the magnificent Messiah with a huge choir. when i was a kid I have never missed a performance at Wattana Church. Underneath the legendary conductor Mary Chafee’s baton. But Handel’s own performance consisted of only 16 choir members, most of them boys. Soloists are also part of the troupe. The sound comes out clean, concise rhythm, which can be achieved because hundreds of individual singers are not used. The accompanying orchestras are regarding the same size, using four oboe, resulting in a faint yet powerful sound.
Beyond that, Handel is a performer, and Messiah is a true opera on any stage. The presentation must represent a great drama. which arouses feelings of pain and excites people as well as adhering to the theme of the content
Handel has left at least eight versions of this piece in his musical legacy. each version is different Therefore, some episodes must be rewritten for proper consistency. In 2023, we will try to present this piece in Thailand in a way that is familiar to listeners in the 18th century, like the era during Handel’s life during the festive period. christmas There will be a venue for hundreds of choirs and a huge orchestra playing Messiah.
this performance Calliope Chamber Choir with the orchestra having to go through training by discarding the old method by turning to new techniques from Thesei Na Phatthalung ancient music specialist Theory will continue to conduct the chorus with the harpsichord and organ.
Handel’s Messiah is divided into 3 parts: birth, death, and resurrection respectively. It is usually presented around Christmas time. This time, for the first time, you will be able to hear Messiah ‘at will’, Grandmaster Handel, who composed it during Easter.”
Handel’s premiere performance used 16 male and female choirs, including all soloists, who contributed to the chorus. His 24-man chorus (including the child chorus) was twice Handel’s, but hoped to maintain transparency. and the ability to cope with fluctuations in rhythm Somtow used a band regarding the same size as Handel’s, consisting of 20 musicians.
Not much time left with another work Somthaow All in all, Messiah, March 24th, stays fluid and agile in the style that defined the 16th century. Meet the Chamber Choir, Calliope and Siam Sinfonietta. The youth orchestra you are proud of in George Frideric Handel’s Sacred Music HANDEL’S MESSIAH How will it turn out? Don’t forget to visit the Thailand Cultural Center. (small auditorium)
Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. (Small auditorium has only 300 seats) Tickets 900 and 500 baht reserved at www.ticketmelon.com/operasiam/messiah, inform the code HALLELUJAH, get a special promotion 20% off.
