A feast for ears and eyes. The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra is one of most interesting classical music groups of all time. They are a Canadian ensemble which plays on authentic antique instruments to produce their intense unique sound. This DVD/CD package features baroque music by Bach, Handel, Marais, Telemann, and Vivaldi along with paintings by Vermeer, Canaletto, and Watteau.
The 1 1/2 hr. DVD program moves seamlessly between the group playing dynamically on a simple set and scenes from meeting places of the aforementioned composers and painters’ works with a likable male narrator/chorus figure to hold the process together. The execution of the overall concept works really well and is both entertaining and spiritually moving. Jeanne Lamon’s overall musical direction is aesthetically-geared for maximum emotional effects on the viewer.
Highly recommended for Tafelmusik fans. An engaging performance and film, in particular.