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Handel, Veracini and Porpora
The English Concert; Iestyn Davies countertenor; Harry Bicket director
Date
Sat 12 Sep 2015, 7.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
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Opening Concert of the 2015/16 Season

Artists

  • The English Concert
    • Iestyn Daviescountertenor
    • Harry Bicketdirector, harpsichord

    Programme

    • George Frideric Handel
      1685-1759
        • Partenope HWV27
          :
        • Overture
        • Sento Amor con novi dardi
        • Ch'io parta? Sì, crudele
        • Furibondo spira il vento

    Interval

    • George Frideric Handel
      1685-1759
        • Orlando HWV31
          :
        • Ah! Stigie larve!
        • Già l'ebro mio ciglio
        • Ma la furia
        • Vaghe pupille, non piangete
        • Radamisto HWV12
          :
        • Passacaille
        • Orlando HWV31
          :
        • Fammi combattere
        • Già per la man d'Orlando... Già l'ebro mio ciglio

    Encore

    Overview

    Iestyn Davies invariably sets creative sparks flying. His secondrecital album for Wigmore Hall Live won Gramophone’s covetedRecital Award in 2014, recognising the British countertenor’scaptivating artistry and star status.

    He opens Wigmore Hall’sseason in company with The English Concert. Their closepartnership stands for the highest values in performance,free-flowing and generous in spirit, daring, and always readyto touch the sharp edges of emotional expression.

    Thisprogramme invites listeners on a journey into a world of rareand fleeting beauty, fortified with the dramatic energy of ariaswritten by Handel.

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