Welcome to the choirs space!
You’ve reserved your seat, it’s time to get to work. You will find here the information you need to learn more about the work.
Also think about planning your weekend, booking your visits or requesting accommodation.
Notes for singers- Messiah 2021 DOWNLOAD
We will sing Handel’s Messiah, in English.
Composed by Georg Friedrich Handel in 23 days, and nights – plagued by a creative fever after having been faced with paralysis of the right side that prevented him from writing, and created in Dublin in 1742 for Easter, this oratorio is now traditionally played during the period of Advent— preceding Christmas.
According to Handel’s wish, an orphanage, the Foundling Hospital received the proceeds from the performances. When he died, he left to this foundation the copyright to the oratorio.
Messiah is the last musical work that Handel attended.
Experienced singers or beginners, you are asked to know the score BEFORE the weekend. Learning requires a real investment, regardless of your level. Your involvement serves the quality of the concert of course, it is also a mark of respect towards the choristers near you.
You will need to get Handel’s Messiah Novello version in English. This very popular version is readily available in music bookstores.
You will need to get Handel’s Messiah Novello version in English. This very popular version is readily available in music bookstores.
The choruses to be studied:
PART 1
N°4. And the glory of the Lord
N°7. And he shall purify
N°9. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
N°12. For unto us a child is born
N°17. Glory to God
N°21. His yoke is easy
PART 2
N°22. Behold the Lamb of God
N°24. Surely he hath borne our griefs
N°25. And with his stripes we are healed
N°26. All we like sheep have gone astray
N°28. He trusted in God
N°37. The Lord gave the word
N°39. Their sound is gone out
N°41. Let us break their bonds asunder
N°44. Hallelujah
PART 3
N°46. Since by man came death
N°51. But thanks be to God
N°53 -Worthy is the lamb+AMEN-
Watch out there is a cut: we do not sing from the 3rd beat of bar 39 to 3rd beat of bar 53.
WORK YOUR PARTITION
With audio or video files:
+ online audios – Cyberbass (played voice, possibility of slowing down the tempo)
+ online videos – on Youtube
+ Learning CDs
for example the series Chorsingen leicht gemaght (SATB), Peters Music Partner edition (singing)
+ Work apps, our preferred is the CARUS MUSIC app for tablets and smartphones, which offers the possibility of slowing down the tempo.
Are you ready to sing without looking down at your score? You’re ready! Eyes only on Gildas, the boss (worth it, right?).
Practice together: nothing like it to test your mastery of the score.
We recommend that you practice with other choristers. Several options:
No rehearsals near you? It’s an occasion to come to Paris. Two practices are proposed in Paris, organised by Venite Cantemus.
– Thursday 14th October
– Monday 8th November
For the parisians and versaillais people, some weekly rehearsals are organized with our partners from August 25,
– Every Thursday in Manfield,
Paris 8ème (a few places left)
– Every Wednesday in Manfield,
Versailles (NEW!)
– Every Wednesday in BNP Paribas,
Paris 1er (full, except for tenors and bass : contact Pandora)
– join an existing choir near you
Ask us to put you in touch with singers living near you via ticket registration form, contact us or contact the Facebook group.
Contact Pandora!
– Thursday 14 November 7:30pm-9:30pm. Eglise Saint Honoré d’Eylau
66bis, avenue Raymond Pointcarré, 75116 Metro Victor Hugo
– Monday 8 November 7:30pm-9:30pm
Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris
14, rue de Madrid, 75008
Metro Saint-Lazare, Europe
What do i bring ? a score and a valid health pass
How to attend ? please register
HOW DO I ORGANIZE PRACTICE?
All you need is a place, a piano -and a pianist -, a choirmaster, and don’t forget a little word of warning for the neighbours, and get started!
We suggest you use the Facebook group Venite Cantemus to make your initiatives visible.
Share your preparations on social networks, identify yourselves, use the #venitecantemus or send us your photos and videos so we can share them.
La Girafe Lyrique
6, rue de Castellane
75008 Paris, France
La Girafe Lyrique
6, rue de Castellane
75008 Paris, France
