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Brian Wright introduces one of Handel's finest celebratory oratorios. The story is taken from the Bible and follows the career of Judas Maccabeus , leader of the Jews, who routs the invading Syrians and establishes Judaea as an independent nation.
Handel Judas Maccabeus
Lisa Saffer (soprano)
Patricia Spence (mezzo)
Brian Asawa (countertenor) Guy de Mey (tenor)
Leroy Kromm (baritone) David Thomas (bass)
UC Berkeley Chamber Chorus Philharmonia Baroque
Orchestra/McGegan. Discs Producer Gautam Rangarajan

Contributors

Introduces:
Brian Wright
Leader:
Judas MacCabeus
Unknown:
Handel Judas MacCabeus
Soprano:
Lisa Saffer
Soprano:
Patricia Spence
Unknown:
Brian Asawa
Tenor:
Guy de Mey
Baritone:
Leroy Kromm
Bass:
David Thomas
Producer:
Gautam Rangarajan
Source: Radio Times

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