Handel's Messiah: Comfort for God's People (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (601 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802865879 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Handel’s oratorio Messiah is a phenomenon with no parallel in music history. Yet familiarity can sometimes breed contempt and also misunderstanding.This book by music expert Calvin Stapert will greatly increase understanding and appreciation of Handel’s majestic Messiah, whether readers are old friends of this remarkable work or have only just discovered its magnificence.Stapert provides fascinating historical background, tracing not only Messiah’s unlikely inception but also its amazing reception throughout history. Witvliet.). The bulk of the book offers scene-by-scene musical and theological commentary on the whole work, focusing on the way Handel’s music beautifully interprets and illuminates the biblical text.For anyone seeking to appreciate Handel’s Messiah more, this informed yet accessible guide is the book to have and read.(Handel’s Messiah: Comfort for God’s People is the newest volume in the flourishing Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies Series, edited by John D. No other work of
As we have come to expect from this author, the writing is profound and scholarly as well as lucid and accessible. But it does more. It proclaims good news. I have been performing this magnificent work with Bach Collegium Japan every year in the past decade, but it still makes us exuberant each and every time we perform it. Thank you very much, Cal!” Masaaki Suzuki founder and director of Bach Collegium Japan “A superb study of one of the most widely performed pieces of Western music. Messiah certainly does that. This is destined to be a classic guide to a classic work.” Jeremy Begbie Duke University “Calvin Stapert observes that oratorio, like opera, was written to entertain. This fascinating, informative book will enrich the hearing of one of the world’s musical masterpieces. It will also deepen and enhance appreciation of one of Christianity’s true
Fantastic ted This is a very well written and helpful book. I am a lover of music but not a student of music theory, not a musician. I have taught courses on Handel's Messiah using the Kerygma series Resource and Leader's Guides where, as a parish priest, I lead the discussions on the biblical material and a minister of music leads the teachings and discussions on the music and music theory. This book brings not only the story and spiritual purpose for which of the Messiah to life in a fuller way than I have seen elsewhere but also exp. "Accessible & Very Informative; I Appreciate Messiah Like Never Before" according to Jacob and Kiki Hantla. I came to Handel's Messiah: Comfort for God's People by Calvin Stapert as a relative musical illiterate. I am always listening to music, and I have even begun to enjoy listening to good classical music. However, I knew nothing of the terms oratorio, madrigalism, recitative, the particulars of Baroque opera, or really much of anything about music. Much less did I know the setting out of which the famed Messiah was written. All that I knew was that I loved the Messiah and I was interested in learning more.Calvin Stapert doe. "Great Introduction to Messiah" according to Booklover. This is a great book to introduce basic history surrounding Messiah and Handel's life. It is. It is nicely organized and contains a thorough section that goes through each number in the piece and helps explain the theological and musical significance. Very easy to read with fascinating detail and insights.