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Handel's Choral Masterpiece

Israel In Egypt

Add to my Calendar 05-12-2018 19:30 05-12-2018 21:30 36 Handel's Choral Masterpiece Israel in Egypt can easily claim to be Handel’s choral masterpiece and will provide ample festive atmosphere at Cadogan Hall. In the heyday of the British Choral Society, its popularity rivalled that of Messiah, due to the dramatic power of its many choruses, accompanied by the largest orchestra Handel used in an oratorio. Its story of a chosen people escaping from captivity and hostile forces also chimed with the national self-confidence of the Victorian era. In today’s more uncertain political environment, and with the revival of more of Handel’s other music, it can be better appreciated on its own merits as amongst his finest musical achievements. Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England

Programme

George Frideric Handel – Israel in Egypt, HWV 54

Performers

Ivor Setterfield – Conductor
Grace Davidson – soprano
Amy Lyddon – mezzo-soprano
Peter Kirk – tenor

Barts Choir
Trafalgar Sinfonia

Programme Note

Israel in Egypt can easily claim to be Handel’s choral masterpiece and will provide ample festive atmosphere at Cadogan Hall.

In the heyday of the British Choral Society, its popularity rivalled that of Messiah, due to the dramatic power of its many choruses, accompanied by the largest orchestra Handel used in an oratorio. Its story of a chosen people escaping from captivity and hostile forces also chimed with the national self-confidence of the Victorian era.

In today’s more uncertain political environment, and with the revival of more of Handel’s other music, it can be better appreciated on its own merits as amongst his finest musical achievements.

Barts Choir at Cadogan Hall

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