The Early Music Show

Israel in Egypt

Sunday 6 May 2007 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.

This is a repeat of the programme broadcast on Saturday 28th April. View full details

Duration:

1 hour

The Early Music Show

Episode and Playlist Information

• 13 May 07 Odes to Queen Mary
• 13 May 07 Resonanzen Festival
• 12 May 07 The Mandolin
• 12 May 07 The Cornett
• 6 May 07 The Act of Union
• 6 May 07 Purcell & Queen Mary
• 5 May 07 Israel in Egypt
• 5 May 07 The Mandolin
• 29 Apr 07 R'sance Dance Music
• 29 Apr 07 Act of Union