Performance on 3 - 20/06/2008

Martin Handley presents a concert in which countertenor Andreas Scholl is joined by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in a programme of early music focusing on the countertenor voice. With operatic arias by Handel and sacred music by Vivaldi and Bach, interspersed with orchestral suites by Bach. Andreas Scholl (countertenor) Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Bach: Overture (Suite No 3 in D) Handel: Presti omai l'Egizia terra (Giulio Cesare); Dove sei (Rodelinda) Bach: Air (Suite No 3 in D) Handel: Oh Lord, whose mercies numberless (Saul) Vivaldi: Cum dederit (Nisi Dominus) Bach: Erbarme dich (St Matthew Passion); Gavottes, Bouree and Gigue (Suite No 3 in D); Ich will dich nicht horen, Herkules auf dem Scheidewege (Cantata No 213); Overture, Vivi Tirano (Rodelinda).