The Tallis Scholars: Live In Rome
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Artist: Phillips, Tallis ScholarsBrand: Gimell
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Classical, Color, DVD, Import, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
DVD Release Date: 2004-10-12
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Gimell UK
Movie Reviews of The Tallis Scholars: Live In Rome
Movie Review: BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a very special occasion as it celebrated the 400th anniversary of Palestrina's death. It was recorded in 1994 at one of Rome largest churches - Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major). Next to St. Peter's and St. John Lateran (the pope's homes church as "Bishop of Rome") this is a basilica replete with gilt and glitter and a plethora of art works.
I disagree with the other reviewer who complained that there were not close-ups every time one of the "scholars" had a solo. This would have been distracting and I think the director did a great job.
The Allegri Miserere with soloist Deborah Roberts was interesting in that Peter Phillips dispersed his group about the basilica so that it had an antiphonal sound and look. I am not sure that this was done when originally performed only in the Sistine Chapel but it is most effective here. We all remember Roy Goodman's classic interpretation many years ago before his voice changed and now he has developed into a conductor of considerable merit.
You have the option to play the disk without the visuals because they are so gorgeous that they can be distracting if you are not concentrating completely on the total experience of this outstanding DVD.
The blurb one the back quotes reviews from The Tablet, Classic CD, and The Independent and I cannot better some of their words: "staggeringly beautiful video", "Moving 400th anniversay tribute", and "You don't get much closer to heaven".
Highly recommended for all aficianados of a capella vocals and the inimitable Tallis Scholars under Peter Phillips. There are also performances recorded at Merton College Chapel, Oxford and Salle Church in Norfolk.
Altogether a packed DVD and essential to any collection.
Timothy Wingate Ottawa Canada
Summary of The Tallis Scholars: Live In Rome
Live In Rome - The Tallis Scholars Celebrating Palestrina's 400th Anniversary with this superb performance. Peter Phillips directs The Tallis Scholars in the historic concert celebrating Palestrina's 400th Anniversary, filmed in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore where the composer sang as a choirboy and later became maestro di cappella. Choose between two presentations and switch between them during the concert. Palestrina Missa Papae Marcelli -Stabat Mater -Alma redemptoris mater - Surge, illuminaire - Magnificat Primi toni - Nunc dimittis Allegri Miserere Illustrated Performance Priceless artworks in the Basilica illustrate the sung texts. Optional captions name the artworks and artists. Pure Performance 100% Tallis Scholars with optional sub-titles. Plus What the singers see Peter Phillips directs Palestrina's Nunc Dimittis The Tallis Scholars sing Palestrina.Similar DVD Movies
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