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The Musica Sacra concert series this year presents a special concert of Monteverdi's Marian Vespers, Vespro della Beata Vergine 1610. |
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An undoubted highlight for year |
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| By John Button, August 17, 2010 | ||||||
| The Dominion Post | ||||||
| "...Oliver's perceptive scholarship and beautifully flexible direction showed the music in all its glory." | ||||||
| "...a deeply moving, marvelously inflected, realisation of the great Magnificat..." | ||||||
| "...this was one of the undoubted highlights of 2010..." | ||||||
Resplendent Monteverdi at St Mary of the Angels |
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| By Peter Mechen, August 14, 2010 | ||||||
| Middle C | ||||||
| "The standing ovation... well-represented the astonishment and delight and deep enjoyment at the stellar efforts of singers and players alike." | ||||||
| ...more | ||||||
Magnificent Monteverdi |
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| By Garth Wilshere, August 18, 2010 | ||||||
| Capital Times | ||||||
| "The sound of the instruments was exhilarating, and the singers in full voice were thrilling." | ||||||
| "A magnificent achievement." | ||||||
| ...more | ||||||
Claudio Monteverdi: 1610 Vespers |
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| By Roger Wilson | ||||||
| The Listener | ||||||
| "...it was one of those rare occasions when a great work excellently realised leaves one truly elated." | ||||||
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