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Handel's Messiah

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

"For unto us a child is born,
Unto us a son is given."
Richard Baker introduces a performance of the famous oratorio, given earlier this month at the Royal Festival Hall in London, with Judith Howarth (soprano), Ruby Philogene
(contralto), Ian Bostridge (tenor), David Wilson-Johnson (bass), London Choral Society and the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, conducted by Jane Glover. Producer Gwen Hughes

Contributors

Introduces:
Richard Baker
Soprano:
Judith Howarth
Contralto:
Ian Bostridge
Tenor:
David Wilson-Johnson
Conducted By:
Jane Glover.
Producer:
Gwen Hughes
Source: Radio Times

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