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Hall as part of the 1995 City of London Festival.
Andrew Lyle introduces a rare concert performance of the opera by John Eccles , composed in 1707 but never staged. Its libretto, by William Congreve , was later set by Handel.
Collegium Musicum 90 Choir and Orchestra, conductor Richard Hickox
Acts 1 and 2 8.50 Interval
Richard Luckett describes the London musical stage in the years immediately following Purcell's death.
9.10 Act 3

Contributors

Introduces:
Andrew Lyle
Unknown:
John Eccles
Unknown:
William Congreve
Conductor:
Richard Hickox
Unknown:
Richard Luckett
Semele:
Susan Gritton (sop)
Jupiter:
Stephen Varcoe (bass)
Athmas:
Michael Chance (countertenor)
Juno:
Pamela Helen Stephen (mezzo)
Iris:
Helen Parker (sop)
Ino/Cupid:
Evelyn Tubb (sop)

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