He was despised - Hilary Summers (2 performances - 30y interval!)
Contralto Hilary Summers in two live performances of "He was despised" from 'Messiah'. The first is from 1993 and the second from August 2023. Considering the difference in conducting styles and also the pitch used, the recordings reveal the voice to be remarkably untouched by the years. A tribute to a solid technique, knowing what music your voice serves well and having the wisdom to avoid music unsuited to your instrument. The second performance is followed by hearty applause, which I have never heard before in a "Messiah"...!
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BBC's "Parkinson" (1980) - Kenneth Williams, Tom Lehrer, Robin Ray (With Tom Lehrer Performance)
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Classical Music for Study | Deep Focus, Reading, Relaxation & Concentration
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Boston Baroque—"He was despised" from Handel's Messiah with Ann McMahon Quintero
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Marietta Simpson, Robert Shaw--"Messiah" But Who May Abide
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Ich habe die Elite im Adlon angegriffen – dann eskalierte der ganze Saal
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Bach Collegium San Diego | He was despised (G.F. Handel: Messiah)
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Professional Singer Reacts to The Trumpet Shall Sound from Handel's Messiah
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Jess Dandy "Cara sposa" Handel Rinaldo
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(2024) G. F. Händel, MESSIAH HWV 56, Megaron Chamber Choir and Baroque Orchestra, Gary Graden
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The Magic Was Captured In “Little Wing” By Jimi Hendrix
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Cecilia Bartoli, 16-10-2010, Scherza Infida uit Ariodante
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HAENDEL : He was despised - Mélodie Ruvio
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AMERICAN REACTS TO GERMAN COMPOSERS FOR THE FIRST TIME! (BACH, STRAUSS, BEETHOVEN, & MORE!)
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Great Contralto Kathleen Ferrier sings Händel arias✨
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Ewa Podles "Or la tromba" from Handel's "Rinaldo"
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He was despised - Laura McAlpine, mezzo soprano & David Briggs, organ
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Funny moments concert - Cecilia bartoli in a Battle with a trumpet player
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Vivaldi Salve Regina, Sara Mingardo, Federico Maria Sardelli
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Messiah, HWV 56, Part II: "He was despised and rejected of men" (alto)
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