George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Episode 1 of 5: Orpheus of Our Time
Donald Macleod explores Handel's early years, and recounts how the young composer defied his father to pursue a career in music. After studying alongside Telemann at the University of Halle, Handel travelled to Italy where he was sought out as one of the most outstanding new composers on the peninsula, a reputation that augured well for his subsequent arrival in London.
Messiah: Excerpt from Part II The Sixteen Harry Christophers, Conductor
Almira, Dance Suite The Parley of Instruments Peter Holman, conductor
Dixit Dominus (Excerpt) The Sixteen Choir and Orchestra Harry Christophers, Conductor
Rinaldo Act II Sc 4: Lascia ch'io pianga Cecilia Bartoli, soprano (Almirena) The Academy of Ancient Music Christopher Hogwood, conductor.
00:01 George Frideric Handel Messiah - Pt 1 no 18 He shall feed his flock Choir: The Sixteen Conductor: Harry Christophers Singer: Carolyn Sampson Singer: Catherine Wyn-Rogers
00:10 George Frideric Handel Almira, Konigin Von Castilien Ensemble: The Parley of Instruments Conductor: Peter Holman
00:25 George Frideric Handel Dixit Dominus - Psalm 110 - Judicabit in nationibus/ De torrente in via bibet / Gloria Patri, et Filio Performer: Sixteen Orchestra Performer: The Sixteen Performer: Soloist/S. Conductor: Harry Christophers
00:42 George Frideric Handel Rinaldo - Act 2 sc 4 Lascia ch'io pianga [aria, Almirena] Singer: Cecilia Bartoli Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music Director: Christopher Hogwood
00:48 George Frideric Handel Il Pastor Fido - Act I Sc 6 Aria - Finche un Zeffiro soave Ensemble: Capella Savaria Conductor: Nicholas McGegan Singer: Katalin Farkas Ensemble: Savaria Vocal Ensemble
First broadcast: 23 Nov 2015 (b06px0q4) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_120