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Handel's music for royal occasions heard at the Proms last week in a performance by the French period instrument ensemble Le Concert Spirituel and conductor Herve Niquet.

With Louise Fryer.

Handel's music for royal occasions heard at the Proms last week in a performance by the French period instrument ensemble Le Concert Spirituel and conductor Herv茅 Niquet

Both the Water Music suites and the Music for the Royal Fireworks were originally performed outside, in Green Park and on the river Thames, with a large group of players required. Here, Le Concert Spirituel is expanded to an ensemble of 80 musicians, to recreate the resplendent atmosphere of these festive occasions.

Presented by Katie Derham

Handel: Water music - suite in F major
Handel: Water music - suite in D major
Handel: Water music - suite in G major
Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks

Le Concert Spirituel
Herv茅 Niquet (conductor).

1 hour, 30 minutes

Music Played

  • George Frideric Handel

    Water Music: Suite in F major

  • George Frideric Handel

    Water Music: Suite in D major

  • George Frideric Handel

    Water Music: Suite in G major

  • George Frideric Handel

    Music for the Royal Fireworks

Broadcast

  • Wed 25 Jul 2012 14:00