Handel Opera Cycle

Presented by John Shea. Radio 3's complete cycle of Handel operas continues with Oreste - a 'pasticcio', compiled by the composer from his own glittering catalogue of previous works. John Shea is joined by guest Annette Landgraf, author of The Cambridge Handel Encyclopedia. Handel: Oreste (Acts 1 and 2) Oreste ...... Mary-Ellen Nesi (mezzo-soprano) Ermione ...... Maria Mitsopoulou (soprano) Ifigenia ...... Mata Katsuli (soprano) Pilade ...... Antonis Koroneos (tenor) Toante ...... Petros Magoulas (bass) Filotete ...... Nicholas Spanos (countertenor) Camerata Stuttgart George Petrou (conductor).