Understanding and Performing Handel's Masterpiece
Musical Editions | Book (softcover) |
Item no. | 635983 |
Editor | Helmuth Rilling |
Language | english |
Scope | 128 pages; 19 × 27 cm |
Release year | 2015 |
Publisher / Producer | Carus Verlag |
Producer No. | CV 24.070/00 |
ISBN | 9783899482232 |
This book on Handel's Messiah reflects Helmuth Rilling's remarkable skills, both as a conductor and as an educator. It is literally a 'study-guide' for conductors and performers which shows the step-by-step thought process Rilling uses in preparing a score - a methodology which can be applied to any work. More importantly, Rilling challenges the reader to probe Handel's thinking - to consider ways of more effectively communicating the deeper layers of meaning found within this masterwork. (H. Royce Saltzman, Executive Director Emeritus, Oregon Bach Festival)