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This Week's Composer: Handel

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The 1730s saw the decline of Handel's fortunes in the opera house, which resulted in his turning his attention increasingly towards oratorio composition. This week's programmes concentrate on that period of his career.

Sosarme (Act 3) - St Anthony Singers, St Cecilia Orchestra conducted by Sir Anthony Lewis

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Contributors

Sosarme:
Alfred Deller
Haliate:
Willlam Herbert
Erenice:
Nancy Evans
Elmira:
Margaret Ritchie
Argone:
John Kentish
Melo:
Helen Watts
Altomaro:
Ian Wallace
Source: Radio Times

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