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大象传媒 Performing Groups/Handel: Semele (Act 3)

Presented by Louise Fryer. From Manchester, the 大象传媒 Philharmonic in music by Pierne and Bartok. Interval: 大象传媒 NOW in Charpentier and Rameau. Plus Handel Operas 2009: Semele (Act 3).

Louise Fryer brings a celebration of live music-making to a close with a concert from the 大象传媒 Philharmonic conducted by Juanjo Mena, performed in Manchester, plus a live interval performance by the 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales in Cardiff, conducted by Nicholas Kramer.

Pierne: Marche des petits soldats de plomb; Divertissements sur un theme pastoral
大象传媒 Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena (conductor)

2.20pm
Interval - live from Cardiff

Charpentier: 2 Noels
Rameau: Suite (Les boreades)
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Nicholas Kraemer (conductor)

2.40pm

Bartok: The Wooden Prince

3.45pm
Handel Operas 2009:

As part of a complete cycle of Handel operas, Louise Fryer presents the concluding act of Semele.

Handel: Semele (Act 3)

Mortals:
Semele ...... Rosemary Joshua (soprano)
Ino ...... Hilary Summers (contralto)
Cadmus ...... Brindley Sherratt (bass)
Athamus ...... Stephen Wallace (countertenor)
Company Chorus of Priests and Augurs ...... Chorus of Early Opera

Immortals:
Jupiter ...... Richard Croft (tenor)
Juno ...... Hilary Summers (contralto)
Iris ...... Gail Pearson (soprano)
Somnus ...... Brindley Sherratt (bass)
Apollo ...... Richard Croft (tenor)
Chorus of Loves and Zephyrs; Chorus of Nymphs and Swains; Attendants ...... Chorus of Early Opera Company
Early Opera Company
Christian Curnyn (conductor).

2 minutes

Last on

Fri 18 Dec 2009 14:00

Broadcast

  • Fri 18 Dec 2009 14:00