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Acis and Galatea

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Last broadcast on Thu, 5 Mar 2009, 14:02 on BBC Radio 3.

Synopsis

Ian Skelly introduces the first English-language work by Handel, and talks to the conductor of this new recording, John Butt. They debate whether it is actually an opera. Part of Radio 3's complete Handel opera cycle.

Handel: Acis and Galatea

Galatea ...... Susan Hamilton (soprano)
Acis ...... Nicholas Mulroy (tenor)
Damon ...... Thomas Hobbs (tenor)
Coridon ...... Nicholas Hurndall Smith (tenor)
Polyphemus ...... Matthew Brook (bass)
Dunedin Consort and Players
John Butt (conductor).

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  1. Thu 5 Mar 2009
    14:02
    BBC Radio 3

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  1. Handel Opera Cycle

Duration

178 minutes

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