George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Episode 5 of 5: The Charitable Will Be Remembered
Handel's most enduring work, Messiah, debuts in Ireland, and the composer becomes involved with Thomas Coram's Foundling Hospital. Also featuring Handel's tribute to the last reigning British monarch to lead his troops into battle. Presented by Donald Macleod.
I know that my redeemer liveth (Messiah) Caroline Sampson, soprano The Sixteen Harry Christophers, conductor
The Dettingen Anthem Choir of Westminster Abbey English Concert Simon Preston, conductor
Enjoy the sweet Elysian grove (Alceste) Paul Elliott, tenor Academy of Ancient Music Christopher Hogwood, conductor
Anthem for the Foundling Hospital Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston, conductor.
00:02 George Frideric Handel Messiah: I know that my redeemer liveth Choir: The Sixteen Conductor: Harry Christophers Singer: Carolyn Sampson
00:11 George Frideric Handel The Dettingen Anthem Performer: The English Concert Performer: Choir of Westminster Abbey Conductor: Simon Preston
00:28 George Frideric Handel Alceste: Enjoy the Sweet Elysian Grove Performer: Academy of Ancient Music Director: Christopher Hogwood Singer: Paul Elliott
00:37 George Frideric Handel Anthem for the foundling hospital Performer: Academy of Ancient Music Performer: Christ Church Cathedral Oxford Choir Conductor: Simon Preston Singer: Judith Nelson Singer: Emma Kirkby Singer: James Bowman Singer: Martyn Hill
First broadcast: 27 Nov 2015 (b06pxl64) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_120