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JOYFUL NOISE
- THE STORY OF HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Slickrock Films is set to produce an epic story about composer Handel and his great oratorium Messiah. The feature film, directed by Sterling Van Wagenen and based on a screen play by Tim Slover is in development.
Ludwig van Beethoven saw Handel as the greatest and he is not the only person who has been awe-struck by the transcendent music of George Friedrich Händel. Across the centuries it has thrilled and inspired generation after generation. Händel’s timeless music knows neither national border nor creed: it has reached around the globe to touch the souls of millions, king and commoner alike.
But like so many great artists before and after him, Händel’s life was not without struggle. Royal patronage blew hot and cold. A fickle public alternately adored and poured scorn on both him and his music. And when he turned his pen to oratorios, an art form he virtually invented, a faction of influential clergy accused him of blasphemy. It was in this stormy climate, with his career hanging in the balance, that Handel’s greatest achievement was born: Messiah.
(film also known as Despised)
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Chris Newman to line produce
Just off the set of Mama Mia, Chris Newman has joined the production team for Joyful Noise. As a first assistant director he has help bring many magical films to the screen. Films on his list include range from Star Wars to Notting Hill, Band of Brothers to The Remains of the Day and Howards End.
Now, as a line producer, he will become a vital part in making Joyful Noise a success.
Hagegård of Bergman fame joins Joyful Noise
Following his portrayal of Papageno in Ingemar Bergman's film version of The Magic Flute, Håkan Hagegård soon became one of the world's leading opera stars. He now joins the production team behind Joyful Noise. As the music consultant he brings together some of the best singers and musicians to portray Handel's co-workers and opera stars. |
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