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Handel's Last Oratorios

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In the fourth of five programmes of oratorios from Handel's last decade,
Jane Glover introduces
Jephtha, the story of a rash and terrible promise. First performed at Covent Garden in February 1752.
Hamor
CHRISTOPHER ROBSON (countertenor)
London Baroque Choir and Orchestra, conductor
Charles Medlam

Contributors

Introduces:
Jane Glover
Unknown:
Christopher Robson
Conductor:
Charles Medlam
Jephtha:
Howard Crook(tenor)
Storge:
Mmt Nichols (contralto)
Zebul:
Stephen Varcoe(baritone)
Ipllis:
Emma Kirkby(soprano)
Angel:
Deborah Roberts(soprano)
Source: Radio Times

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