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Composer of the Week: Purcell

BBC Radio 3
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3/5. Donald Macleod introduces highlights from Purcell's most famous opera, Dido and Aeneas, and favourite scenes from his semi-opera King Arthur.
Voluntary in D minor David Moroney (organ) Dido and Aeneas, Acts 2 and 3 (excerpts) Soloists, Clare College Chapel Choir,
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, director Rene Jacobs
King Arthur, Acts 3 and 5 (excerpts)
Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, conductor John Eliot Gardiner Repeated on Tuesday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Introduces:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
David Moroney
Director:
Rene Jacobs
Conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner
Source: Radio Times

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