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Performance on 3 Edinburgh International Festival 1999

BBC Radio 3
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Kirsteen McCue introduces a performance of one of Handel's most spectacular oratorios given at the Usher Hall during this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Handel Saul
Thomas Trotter (organ), Edinburgh Festival Chorus, chorus master David Jones ,
Scottish CO, conductor Charles Mackerras

Contributors

Introduces:
Kirsteen McCue
Unknown:
Thomas Trotter
Chorus Master:
David Jones
Conductor:
Charles MacKerras
Michal:
Lisa Milne (soprano)
Merab:
Joan Rodgers (soprano)
David:
David Daniels (countertenor)
Jonathan:
Ian Bostridge (tenor)
High Priest:
Toby Spence (tenor)
Witch of Endor:
Nell Jenkins (tenor)
Saul:
Bryn Terfel (baritone)
Ghostof Samuel:
Neal Davies (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

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