The 18th Century Season
Performances and features from Radio 3's 18th Century Season.
Educating Isaac—Sunday Feature
Nicholas Baragwanath explores a forgotten mode of music education once used in Naples.
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J C Bach: Symphony in G minor, Op 6 No 6
Christophe Rousset directs a performance of J C Bach's Symphony in G minor, Op 6 No 6.
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Broschi: Son qual nave and Ombra fedele
Christophe Rousset directs two powerful pieces by Riccardo Broschi.
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Handel: Organ Concerto in B flat, Op. 4 No. 2
With David Ponsford (organ) and the Orchestra of the Swan.
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Lully: Orchestral Suite from Alceste
Le Concert des Nations perform the Orchestral Suite from Alceste by Jean-Baptiste Lully.
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Handel: Messiah Part 1
Marcus Creed conducts a performance of Handel's Messiah (Part 1).
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Handel: Messiah Parts 2 & 3
Marcus Creed conducts a performance of Handel's Messiah (Parts 2 & 3).
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Purcell: Suite from The Fairy Queen
Le Concert des Nations and Jordi Savall perform Purcell's Suite from The Fairy Queen.
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Praetorius: Dances from Terpsichore
Le Concert des Nations and Jordi Savall perform Dances from Terpsichore by Praetorius.
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CPE Bach: Sinfonia No.2 in B flat
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra perform CPE Bach's Sinfonia No.2 in B flat.
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Telemann: Missa super 'Christ lag in Todesbanden'
The BBC Singers perform Telemann's Missa super 'Christ lag in Todesbanden'.
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CPE Bach: St John Passion
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the UK premiere of CPE Bach's St John Passion.
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Pergolesi: Stabat Mater
The English Concert performs Pergolesi's Stabat Mater at Sage Gateshead.
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Handel: Aria "Vo' far guerra" (arr. William Babell)
Carole Cerasi performs Handel's Aria "Vo' far guerra" from Rinaldo (arr. William Babell).
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William Croft: Trumpet Overture in D major
Carole Cerasi performs William Croft's Trumpet Overture in D major.
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Handel: Suite No. 1 in A major, HWV426
Carole Cerasi gives a recital of Handel's Suite No. 1 in A major, HWV426.
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Handel: Operas
Catherine Bott and Laurence Cummings explore the workings of Handelian 'opera seria'.
George Frideric Handel
Donald Macleod and Suzanne Aspden on Handel the borrower of music.
Baroque Spring - George Frideric Handel
Donald Macleod explores Handel's years spent in Italy with the help of Jonathan Keates
