Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
The Anvil
Thu 7 May 2009, 7.45pm
Handel Concerto grosso op.6, no.1
Overture and arias from Rinaldo (inc. Lascia ch'io pianga)
Concerto grosso op. 3, no. 2
Concerto grosso op. 6, no. 7
Cantata for soprano and orchestra ‘Silete venti’
Overture and arias from Rinaldo (inc. Lascia ch'io pianga)
Concerto grosso op. 3, no. 2
Concerto grosso op. 6, no. 7
Cantata for soprano and orchestra ‘Silete venti’
Elin Manahan Thomas soprano
Alison Bury director
Alison Bury director
250 years on from his death, Handel remains one of the most popular of all composers. In this concert the Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment celebrates him with its customary vitality and energy.
The programme contains two concerti grossi from Op. 6 - widely considered to be his orchestral masterpieces, muscular and vibrant music which still sounds fresh. Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas, whose debut CD was recently released to critical acclaim, completes the programme singing arias from Rinaldo.
