The Early Music Show

Israel in Egypt

Monday 14 July 2008 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)

Handel's oratorio was very unpopular with audiences at first, but soon after the composer's death became second only to the Messiah in popularity. Catherine Bott provides a guide to the work, with musical examples to highlight its more unusual characteristics.

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Duration:

1 hour

The Early Music Show

Episode and Playlist Information

• 13 Jul 08 Israel in Egypt
• 13 Jul 08 18thC Chinese music
• 12 Jul 08 Christian IV's court
• 12 Jul 08 Johann Rosenmuller
• 6 Jul 08 York Early M.Festival
• 5 Jul 08 17C German instr'tal
• 5 Jul 08 Christian IV's court