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Israel in Egypt

The ѿý Singers are joined by Hungarian conductor Gergely Madaras and the Academy of Ancient Music in a performance of Handel’s epic oratorio, Israel in Egypt.

In a change to the advertised concert, another chance to hear the ѿý Singers perform Handel's dramatic oratorio Israel in Egypt. Gergely Madaras makes a welcome return with the ѿý Singers, who join forces with the Academy of Ancient Music for a thrilling evening of Old Testament retribution and triumph, with soloists from the ѿý Singers.

Recorded in May 2019 at Milton Court, Barbican, and introduced by Martin Handley.

Handel: Israel in Egypt
ѿý Singers 
Academy of Ancient Music
Gergely Madaras (conductor)

2 hours, 28 minutes

Last on

Fri 15 Jan 2021 19:30

Music Played

  • Jean‐Philippe Rameau

    Dardanus Suite Excerpts

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale. Conductor: Nicholas McGegan.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Israel in Egypt

    Performer: ѿý Singers. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Water Music - Suites 1, 3 & 2 HWV 348-350

    Orchestra: English Baroque Soloists. Conductor: Sir John Eliot Gardiner.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 16 May 2019 19:30
  • Fri 15 Jan 2021 19:30

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