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Radio 3 in Concert: Israel in Egypt

Israel in Egypt

BBC Radio 3 - Radio 3 in Concert, Israel in Egypt

The BBC Singers perform Handel’s epic oratorio, conducted by Gergely Madaras.

The BBC Singers are joined by Hungarian conductor Gergely Madaras and the Academy of Ancient Music in a performance of Handel’s epic oratorio, Israel in Egypt.

In a change to the advertised concert, another chance to hear the BBC Singers perform Handel's dramatic oratorio Israel in Egypt. Gergely Madaras makes a welcome return with the BBC Singers, who join forces with the Academy of Ancient Music for a thrilling evening of Old Testament retribution and triumph, with soloists from the BBC Singers.

Recorded in May 2019 at Milton Court, Barbican, and introduced by Martin Handley.

Handel: Israel in Egypt
BBC Singers 
Academy of Ancient Music
Gergely Madaras (conductor)

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