Archived Event

Handel, Porpora and Scarlatti
Arcangelo; Louise Alder soprano; Tim Mead countertenor
Date
Fri 07 Dec 2018, 7.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
Availability

Artists

  • Arcangelo
    • Louise Aldersoprano
    • Tim Meadcountertenor

    Programme

        • Piango, sospiro, e peno
          :
        • Cantata: Piango, sospiro, e peno
        • Clori e Mirtillo

    Interval

        • Il ritiro
        • Sinfonia da camera in G minor Op. 2 No. 3

    Encore

    Overview

    Two leading singers join JonathanCohen and his period-instrumentorchestra for cantatas by Scarlatti,Handel and the latter’s onetimerival, the Neapolitan Porpora –prolific vocal composer and teacherof the famed castrato Farinelli.

    BBC Radio 3 will broadcast this concert on Wednesday 12 December at 7.30pm and it will be available via BBC iPlayer Radio and the BBC Sounds app for 30 days

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