Episode 4
Donald Macleod explores Handel's life in London during the 1720s and 30s, when he devoted much of his time to the difficult business of working in opera.
Donald Macleod explores John Mainwaring's 1760 biography of Handel, focusing on the composer's life in London during the 1720s and 30s, when he devoted most of his time to the challenging business of working in the opera scene. It required a robust ego, a shrewd business sense and a strong character.
Part of Radio 3's Composers of the Year 2009 season.
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Sandrine Piau (soprano)
Les Talens Lyriques
Christophe Rousset (director)
Naive E8894, track 1
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Simon Preston (director)
Archiv 4100302
Parnasso in Festa (Opening of part 2)
Rebecca Outram, Carolyn Sampson (soprano)
Diana Moore (mezzo-soprano)
Ruth Clegg (alto)
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Matthew Halls (director)
Hyperion CDA 67701/2, CD1 Tracks 22-24
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Andrew Parrott (director)
Virgin Classics VMD5613502, CD1 tr 21-22, CD 2 tr 1-7.
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- Thu 15 Jan 2009 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
- Thu 15 Jan 2009 22:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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