Handel Opera Cycle

Louise Fryer presents the concluding act of Handel's Ariodante, broadcast as part of a complete cycle of the composer's operas. Handel: Ariodante, Act 3 Ariodante ...... Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano) Ginevra, his betrothed ..... Edith Mathis (soprano) Polinesso, the villain ...... James Bowman (countertenor) Dalinda, Ginevra's maid ...... Norma Burrowes (soprano) Lurcanio, Polinesso's brother ...... David Rendall (tenor) King of Scotland, Ginevra's father ...... Samuel Ramey (bass) Odardo, his attendant ...... Alexander Oliver (tenor) London Voices English Chamber Orchestra Raymond Leppard (conductor).