George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Episode 3 of 5: Master of the Orchestra
Handel takes charge at the Royal Academy of Music and becomes Composer of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal. At the height of his career, Handel is commissioned to compose music for the King's coronation, but there's trouble afoot at the Royal Academy with squabbling singers and exorbitant costs. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Overture: Alessandro Armonia Atenea George Petrou, conductor
Coronation Anthem: The King Shall Rejoice The Sixteen Harry Christophers, director
Tolomeo, Re d'Egitto (extract from Act 3) Ann Hallenburg, mezzo (Tolomeo) II Complesso Barocco Alan Curtis, conductor
Overture: Lotario Il Complesso Barocco Alan Curtis, conductor.