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Handel Operas 2009

Radio 3's complete Handel opera cycle continues with a performance of Orlando, which has been described as one of the greatest operas he ever wrote.

The hero Orlando goes mad with jealousy as his beloved Angelica canoodles with Medoro; the philosopher-cum-magician Zoroastro helps Orlando find the right path through life; and the shepherdess Dorinda - who's also fallen for Medoro - faces up to it with courage and generosity. The moral? Love makes you selfish.

Presented by Penny Gore, with contributions from Handel expert Ruth Smith and the conductor of this recording, William Christie.

Handel: Orlando (Acts 1 and 2)

Orlando ...... Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano)
Angelica ...... Rosemary Joshua (soprano)
Medoro ...... Hilary Summers (contralto)
Dorinda ...... Rosa Mannion (soprano)
Zoroastro ...... Harry van der Kamp (bass)
Les Arts Florissants
William Christie (conductor)

4.45pm
Another selection of highlights from Radio 3's Leeds Pianothon, a celebration of amateur piano playing which took place at the Clothworkers Concert Hall at the University of Leeds.

Martin Dodson from Otley, Leeds
Debussy: Serenade for the Doll from Children鈥檚 Corner

Gillian Butcher from Leicester
Chaminade: L鈥橭ndine (The Water Sprite) Op. 101

Will Hutchinson from Weymouth
Will Hutchinson: Final Variation from the collaborative piece Dorset Sightings

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