亨德爾水上音樂-再現皇家的景觀(2005)

剧情简介

The renowned London biographer Peter Ackroyd narrates the 　　ambitious attempt of a team of historical experts to discover 　　the remarkable story behind the 1717 premiere of Handels 　　Water Music on the Thames. The result is the second-ever 　　performance on the river, filmed in costume on a regal-style 　　period barge against the backdrop of the present-day Thames 　　from Whitehall to Chelsea. It includes performances by The 　　English Concert of favourite movements from the F major and D 　　major Suites. 　　"...a fine combination of documentary with top-class music- 　　making." (BBC Music Magazine) 　　The 1717 London Panorama by artist Stephen Conlin - Follow 　　the river route as it would have looked in 1717 while 　　listening to the music, in a special multi-angle performance 　　version featuring an historic-style panoramic view, 　　illustrated by Stephen Conlin and exclusive to this DVD. The 　　panorama seeks to combine the available information to evoke 　　that evening on the Thames; landmarks that differ from today 　　include Westminster Abbey without the famous west towers, St 　　Johns, Smith Square as yet unfinished, and the complete 　　absence of both Big Ben and Westminster Bridge. By contrast, 　　the Royal Hospital in Chelsea is much as Wren left it, and 　　instantly recognisable.