Handel Week - Messiah Part 1
To mark 250 years since the death of Handel, the Choir of Westminster Abbey under James O'Donnell are joined by soloists and St James Baroque to perform his oratorio Messiah.
Presented by Catherine Bott.
A special concert from Westminster Abbey to mark the 250th anniversary of Handel's death. St James Baroque join the Choir of Westminster Abbey, conducted by James O'Donnell, with a quartet of soloists, for a performance of his most celebrated oratorio, Messiah. Westminster Abbey is the place where Handel is buried, and during his lifetime it was the focal point for much of his religious music.
Handel: Messiah - Part 1
Ailish Tynan (soprano)
Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano)
Paul Agnew (tenor)
Jonathan Lemalu (bass-baritone)
The Choir of Westminster Abbey
St James' Baroque
James O'Donnell (conductor).
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- Tue 14 Apr 2009 19:00大象传媒 Radio 3