George Frideric Handel (1685-1759).By Greg StepanichAnnual performances of George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah at this time of year are always of the so-called Christmas portion, that close-to-half of this Easter piece that touches on the birth of Jesus.In his return to area podiums for the first time since 2001, former Florida Philharmonic director James Judd leads … [Read more...]
ArtsPaper Interview: James Judd moves ahead, moves on
James Judd. (Illustration by Pat Crowley)By Greg StepanichWhen James Judd takes the stage during the first week of December to lead the Boca Raton Symphonia and the Master Chorale of South Florida in three performances of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah in Boca, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, it will mark his first appearances with local musicians since 2001.The former … [Read more...]
Music review: Tableau Baroque elegantly demonstrates roots of Handel’s art
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759).By Greg StepanichA young four-man Baroque ensemble that was formed on the sidelines of a Seraphic Fire concert showed Saturday night that it approaches this music with the same sort of demystified engagement and crisply achieved performance of the choir that godfathered it.Tableau Baroque, formed when longtime Seraphic Fire continuo man Henry … [Read more...]