"The Irish Baroque Orchestra and their conductor Peter Whelan bring Messiah back to Dublin, the city of its 1742 premiere, attempting to recreate the version heard at its first performance."
"One of the attractions was the scandal-hit contralto and actor Susannah Cibber, who sang several arias including some more often sung today by other voice types."
"Whelan draws a fleet-footed performance from his orchestra and from a choir of just 13, including all the vocal soloists, their singing light and precise enough to sound almost gossipy in places."
The Irish Baroque Orchestra, led by conductor Peter Whelan, presents a recording of Handel's Messiah, aiming to replicate its original 1742 performance in Dublin. This recording features period instruments and highlights the contralto Susannah Cibber's arias, with Helen Charlston's expressive voice. The performance includes a unique duet-and-chorus version of How Beautiful Are the Feet, showcasing countertenors from Dublin cathedral choirs. Whelan's direction results in a lively performance from a small choir, emphasizing clarity and precision, marking him as a rising star in baroque music.
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