At the head of Insula orchestra, Laurence Equilbey conducts Messiah in a pared-back version. With contributions from Sandrine Piau and Jakub Józef Orliński, this reading seeks to restore the oratorio’s original sonorities. 
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Written in just three weeks in 1741, Handel’s Messiah displays a striking blend of sacred fervour, dramatic impulse and choral invention. In a reading that eschews the later effects associated with the work, Laurence Equilbey , with the Insula orchestra and Accentus choir, seeks to rediscover its original character, offering an immersive experience where musicological precision and theatrical vitality intertwine. Available to stream.
A Hint of Opera
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