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Radio 3 marks the 250th anniversary of Handel's death with a complete cycle of his operas

In 2009, Radio 3 marks the 250th anniversary of the death of George Frideric Handel with a complete cycle of his operas, all broadcast in the order they were first performed

Handel Opera Cycle: Hercules

24/12/2009

Hercules

BBC Radio 3 - Handel Opera Cycle, Hercules

BBC Radio 3's complete cycle of Handel operas continues with a performance of Hercules.

Presented by Penny Gore. The Handel opera series continues with a performance of Hercules, featuring bass-baritone Gidon Saks and soprano Anne Sofie von Otter.

Presented by Penny Gore.

BBC Radio 3's complete series of Handel operas continues with a performance of Hercules from a stellar cast, including Gidon Saks, Anne Sofie von Otter and David Daniels. Written at time when Handel was becoming better known for his oratorios, his setting of the Greek myth was not as successful in its day as his earlier Italian operas had been. Only now has it been recognised that its musical quality and dramatic vigour justifies a more regular place in the opera house. 

Handel: Hercules - music drama in three acts

Hercules ...... Gidon Saks (bass-baritone)
Dejanira ...... Anne Sofie von Otter (soprano)
Hyllus ...... Richard Croft (tenor)
Iole ...... Lynne Dawson (soprano)
Lichas ...... David Daniels (countertenor)
Priest of Jupiter ...... Marcos Pujol (baritone)
Choeur et Les Musiciens du Louvre Grenoble
Marc Minkowski (conductor).

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