Handel’s Resurrezione sure to be a Fest Van highlight

THE organizers of Festival Vancouver seem to have established a fine tradition, digging up obscure works of special interest to Christians. This year is no exception.

Lovers of both music and scripture will no doubt be drawn to La Resurrezione , the first Vancouver presentation of an early work by concert favourite George Frederic Handel.

Program notes describe this depiction of Christ’s conquest of death as a work “full of abundant energy, sumptuous music, a delightful libretto that pits good versus evil, and a powerful dramatic arc – in short, an oratorio that offers the best of great opera.”

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The soloists are Suzie LeBlanc, Shannon Mercer, Matthew White, and B.C. natives Colin Balzer and Tyler Duncan. La Resurrezione will be at the Chan Centre August 11.

All five soloists will also be featured in Membra Jesus Nostri, a rare presentation of a sacred work by Buxtehude –  August 14 at UBC Recital Hall.

Other notable performers will be soprano Measha Brueggergosman (August 7); and B.C. harpist Lori Pappajohn (August 12), both Christians.

Contact: FestivalVancouver.ca                          – DFD

August 2007