The Ancients
Tuesday 4 December 2007 13:00-17:00 (Radio 3)
Presented by Louise Fryer.
1.00pm Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Playlist:
Belcea Quartet and Friends
1/4. A recital recorded at Perth Concert Hall featuring the Belcea Quartet playing the chamber music of Franz Schubert.
Schubert: Quartettsatz in C minor, D703; Quartet in D minor, D810 (Death and the Maiden)
2.00pm The Ancients
Recordings of works inspired by ancient, biblical and mythical figures in performances from some of Europe's leading orchestras and ensembles, featuring a complete performance of Handel's opera, Giulio Cesare in Egitto.
Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Giulio Cesare ...... Andreas Scholl (countertenor)
Cleopatra ...... Rosemary Joshua (soprano)
Cornelia ...... Sonia Prina (contralto)
Sesto ...... Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano)
Tolomeo ...... Franco Fagioli (countertenor)
Achilla ...... Mario Cassi (bass)
Curio ...... Renaud Delaigue (bass)
Mireno ...... Damien Guillon (tenor)
Les Talens Lyriques
Christophe Rousset (director)
