George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Episode 2 of 5: London
Handel becomes composer in residence at Cannons and makes London his permanent home.
Handel quickly found his feet in London. He was introduced at court and Queen Anne moved to grant him a regular pension. He found himself with a a steady stream of lucrative commissions and began to develop a brand new vocal genre that would soon take his adopted nation by storm. Esther becomes the first English Oratorio. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Eternal Source of Light Divine (Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne) Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford Academy of Ancient Music Simon Preston, conductor
My Song Shall Be Alway (Chandos Anthem No 7) The Sixteen Choir and Orchestra Harry Christophers, conductor
Keyboard Suite No 2 in F major, HWV 427 Ottavio Dantone, harpsichord
Acis and Galatea (excerpt) Kym Amps, soprano (Galatea) The Scholars Baroque Ensemble David van Asch, conductor
Overture: Esther Dunedin Concert John Butt, conductor.
00:01 George Frideric Handel Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne: Eternal Source of Light Divine Performer: Academy of Ancient Music Performer: Christ Church Cathedral Oxford Choir Conductor: Simon Preston
00:09 George Frideric Handel My song shall be always Choir: The Sixteen Orchestra: Sixteen Orchestra Conductor: Harry Christophers
00:32 George Frideric Handel Keyboard Suite No. 2 in F major, HWV 427 Performer: Ottavio Dantone
00:43 George Frideric Handel Acis and Galatea: Air Singer: David van Asch Singer: Kym Amps Ensemble: The Scholars
00:51 George Frideric Handel Esther Overture Ensemble: Dunedin Consort Ensemble: Dunedin Players Conductor: John Butt
First broadcast: 24 Nov 2015 (b06pxl5y) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_120