Handel Opera Cycle

As part of Radio 3's complete cycle of Handel's operas, Penny Gore presents the 1723 masterpiece Ottone, in conversation with countertenor James Bowman, who takes the title role. Handel: Ottone, re di Germania - Acts 1 and 2 Ottone, King of Germany ...... James Bowman (countertenor) Teofane, his betrothed ...... Claron McFadden (soprano) Gismonda, widow of an Italian tyrant ...... Jennifer Smith (soprano) Adelberto, her son ...... Dominique Visse (countertenor) Matilda, his betrothed ...... Catherine Denley (mezzo-soprano) Emireno, Teofane's disguised brother ...... Michael George (bass) The King's Consort Robert King (conductor).