Description
Experience the awe-inspiring climax of George Frideric Handel's masterpiece, the "Messiah". While often celebrated during Christmas, this monumental oratorio was originally composed for the Easter season. Its breathtaking finale—the majestic "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain" dissolving into the overwhelmingly triumphant and complex "Amen" fugue—represents the ultimate victory of light over darkness, and life over death.
Captured in a pristine, cinematic broadcast production, this performance stands as a sanctuary of true beauty. We believe in preserving the raw, unyielding energy of live performance, presenting it exactly as it sounded in the hall—without artificial enhancements or A.I. noise, but rather in pure, high-fidelity audio and majestic visual clarity.
--- LYRICS (Revelation 5:12-13) ---
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain,
and hath redeemed us to God by His blood,
to receive power, and riches, and wisdom,
and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Blessing and honour, glory and power,
be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne,
and unto the Lamb,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
--- ABOUT THE WORK & CHOIR ---
Messiah (HWV 56) is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. The text was compiled from the King James Bible and the Coverdale Psalter by Charles Jennens. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music.
Megaron Choir is in my humble opinion one of the best European youth choirs. Their energy, virtuosity, and competence are beyond rational understanding. They bring a fresh, passionate, and vibrant spirit to classical masterpieces, proving that historical music still beats with a youthful, fiery heart.
Megaron Chamber Choir was founded in October 2003 on the initiative of Damijan Močnik, composer and conductor, and united former students of the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium at St. Stanislav’s Institution in Ljubljana, who had before been active in various choral ensembles and received music education in one or more of the five choirs at the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium. As such, Megaron Chamber Choir represents the peak of the choir pyramid of St. Stanislav’s Institution. In the sixteen years since its founding, Megaron Chamber Choir has evolved into a high-quality choir performing regularly in Slovenia as well as in Austria, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Poland, USA, and Canada, and thus earning a reputation at home as well as abroad.
More: https://kzmegaron.com/about/
--- CREDITS ---
Live recording from the Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, Koper (Capodistria), Slovenia.
Megaron Baroque Orchestra and Megaron Choir
Conductor: Gary Graden
Concertmaster: Maria Lindal
I. Violins:
Maria Lindal, Mojca Jerman, Žiga Faganel, Gilberto Ceranto
II. Violins:
Joanna Dobrowolska, Ajda Porenta, Anja Novljan, Eleonora Zanne
Violas:
Boyana Maynalovska, Asja Frank
Cellos:
Alja Mandič Faganel, Petra Greblo
Double Bass:
Daniele Rosi
Oboes:
Stjepan Nobilo, Gabriel Gramesc
Bassoon:
Paolo Calligaris
Trumpets:
Miha Petek, Kristijan Zupan
Timpani:
Barbara Kernik
Organ:
Pierpaolo Turetta
Megaron Choir
Artistic Director: Damijan Močnik
Soprano:
Iva Bevc, Katarina Briški, Patricija Gril, Tadeja Jelnikar, Lucija Kovač, Mana Križnar, Neža Križnar Ristič, Zalka Leskovar, Lucija Malovrh, Neža Mavčič, Marjeta Nahtigal, Marta Novak, Jana Poredoš, Lucija Rus, Lucija Tomc, Jerca Uranič, Ana Zajec, Katja Zgojznik, Nika Zgojznik
Alto:
Ana Benedik, Mojca Berkopec, Amber Bervar, Bernardka Čemažar, Lucija Fabjančič, Tinkara Jerkič, Lonja Klavžar, Aja Koblar Tutič, Jerica Korpnik, Ana Lamberšek, Marta Legat, Karolina Marc, Klavdija Okoliš, Ana Lucija Parkelj, Lara Planinc, Ana Prek, Ana Ristič, Maruša Rojc, Magdalena Sojar, Lora Štravs, Klara Žnideršič
Tenor:
Žan Belca, Peter Berkopec, Anton Jakob Bonča, Urban Boštic, Martin Drobnič, Miha Ferjan, Jakob Jaklič, Peter Kunstelj, Andraž Ristič, Valentin Sojar, Filip Suhadolc, Rok Štefan, Jan Triler, Lovro Zupanc Kovač, Miha Zupanc Kovač
Bass:
Ambrož Bajt, Andrej Emanuel Cotman, Matevž Fabjančič, Matija Jager, Matic Kotar, Rok Kotar, Tomas Mejias, Jan Novak, Jakob Pance, Ambrož Rener, Jure Stare, Luka Štiftar, Simon Zgonc
Production Crew:
Cut Production
Production Lead: Gal Nagode
Production Assistant and Dolly Operation: Dan Ažman
Production Assistant: Jakob Zevnik
Sound Design: Danilo Ženko
Light: Gal Nagode and Sebastijan Zavrl
Tube Rerecording: Iztok Zupan
Floral: Diana Argenti
PPZ and TAJUS with Megaron Cultural Society production
Producers: Juš Hrastnik, Damijan Močnik, Primož Zevnik
Broadcast Director: Primož Zevnik
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