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Israel in Egypt - Part 3

Radio 3 Live in Concert Live from St Paul's, Knightsbridge
Episode 2 of 2

From St Paul's Chruch in Knightsbridge, London, Catherine Bott presents the third and final part of a rare complete performance of Handel's oratorio Israel in Egypt.

Live from St Paul's Chruch, Knightsbridge, London

Presented by Catherine Bott

HANDEL: Israel in Egypt: Live from St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge in London, Catherine Bott introduces a rare complete performance of Handel's extraordinary oratorio. This sets the biblical account of the Israelites' journey from Egypt as they are led by Moses to the Promised Land. The piece contains famous musical depictions of plagues of flies, locusts, and hailstones, and of the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea. Although coolly-received at its first performance in 1739, it has since become one of Handel's most popular choral works, particularly admired for its lavish and virtuosic choral writing.

Part 3: Moses' Song (c 45')

大象传媒 Singers
St James's Baroque
David Hill (conductor).

1 hour, 20 minutes

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Mon 21 May 2012 20:40
大象传媒 Radio 3

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  • 大象传媒 Singers & St James's Baroque

    • George Frideric Handel

      Israel in Egypt - oratorio Part 3

      Conductor: David HILL Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: St James's Baroque

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  • Mon 21 May 2012 20:40
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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