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Handel: Partenope (Acts 1 and 2)

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As part of Radio 3's complete cycle of Handel operas, Louise Fryer presents Acts 1 and 2 of Partenope, a comedy about the effects of the random nature of fate.

Louise Fryer presents Acts 1 and 2 of Partenope - considered one of the composer's most approachable works - a sophisticated comedy about the effects of the random nature of fate.

Louise is joined by contralto Patricia Bardon to discuss the work.

Handel: Partenope (Acts 1 and 2)

Partenope ...... Christine Schafer (soprano)
Prince Emilio of Cuma ...... Kurt Streit (tenor)
Prince Arsace of Corinth ...... David Daniels (countertenor)
Rosmira ..... Patricia Bardon (contralto)
Ormonte ..... Florian Boesch (bass)
Prince Armindo of Rhodes ..... Matthias Rexroth (countertenor)
Les Talens Lyriques
Christophe Rousset (conductor).

2 hours, 48 minutes

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Thu 25 Jun 2009 14:12

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