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Sacred Music Series One
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A little too highbrow for me, 2010-05-12
I'm not an idiot, and I love well-made documentaries, but I just didn't enjoy this much. It's very well-made, and the presenter is lovely, but its so incredibly niche that I found my mind wandering. There's a lot of detailed biographies of obscure composers, and the (to me) tiny differences in their musical styles. I think you really have to be into your Christian music to be interested in this.
5* for quality, but I'm sorry, I personally didn't enjoy it, so my rating is 3*. However, lots of people disagree with me, so this might be worth renting if you use an online service. I took a gamble and bought it and kind of wish I didn't. Never mind, lucky Oxfam.
At last the DVD!, 2010-04-02
I saw this series when it first went out in late 2008 on BBC 4 and was captivated by the combination of the glorious music and the learned approach to the development of the western choral tradition; I was frustrated to discover that the BBC hadn't made it available on DVD despite repeating it in 2009 (and now in 2010). Hooray for Corus, yet again!
both CD's faulty, 2010-06-10
Both of these CD's were faulty. One was covered in gluey fingermarks, the other badly scratched on the playing surface. I expected better quality from the BBC.
SACRED mUSIC, 2010-04-22
WE REALLY ENJOYED THE SERIES ON TELEVISION SO DECIDED TO BUY THIS DVD. IT CERTAINLY STOOD THE TEST AND WE ARE ENJOYING IT FREQUENTLY. SO LOVELY TO PICK PARTS TO SUIT THE MOOD.
One of the best things the BBC has made in years, 2010-02-18
These shows were aired in the autumn of 2009 in the afternoon and was perfect viewing before catching the football scores. Here we have all four programmes with extras on two DVDs. Simon Russell Beale takes us through four periods: the Gothic Revolution, Palestrina, Tallis and Byrd, and finally J. S. Bach. The fact the series ends here might suggest that there might be another series (please!) looking at maybe Handel, Henry Francis Lyte and others.
Beale is excellent as a presenter. He has secure knowledege without sounding pompous and arrogant and he also does not try to be "a nice guy" like many others these days. He gets on with the programme without dumbing down leaving others to be anaytical, chiefly Harry Christophers, the conductor of The Sixteen who provide most of the excellent music.
Choral music of this kind rarely gets any attention and to hear it played in these magnificent cathedrals remind us of why they were written. The show also does not force religion onto the viewer and the show can be throughly enjoyed by all. I seriously did not think you could enjoy an hour of Gregorian chant but with the visuals, interviews and performances you can.
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Audience Rating: Exempt
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0828021607899
Format: Classical, Colour, DVD-Video, PAL
Label: Coro
Manufacturer: Coro
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Coro
Release Date: 2010-02-01
Studio: Coro
Theatrical Release Date: 2010 |
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