The last opera Handel wrote for the London stage before concentrating on oratorios. It tells the story of the mythical daughter of King Lycomedes of Skyros, who bore a child by Achilles
Jonathan Swain presents Act 3 of Handel's opera Deidamia, which tells the story of the mythical daughter of King Lycomedes of Skyros, who bore a child by Achilles.
DetailsPresented by Jonathan Swain. bbc Radio 3's cycle of Handel operas continues with Acts 1 and 2 of Deidamia, the last opera he wrote for the London stage before turning to oratorios.
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