Performance on 3 - Handel Week - Handel Arias and Concerti Grossi

Catherine Bott presents a concert given by the London Handel Orchestra directed by Adrian Butterfield, as part of the 2009 London Handel Festival, marking the 250th anniversary of the composer's death. An annual fixture since 1978, the festival continues to lead the way in the revival of Handel's music in the UK. Countertenor Daniel Taylor sings some of the best Italian arias written by Handel to showcase the exceptional talents of the castrato, Senesino, who was a big star in his day. Handel helped negotiate his appearances in London, which drew in excited audiences. The programme also features two of Handel's concerti grossi, and a concerto by his friend Telemann. Handel: Concerto grosso in D, Op 6, No 5; Concerto grosso in C minor, Op 6, No 8 Telemann: Flute concerto in D Handel: arias - Dove sei (Rodelinda); Cara sposa (Rinaldo); L'Empio (Giulio Cesare); Un zeffiro (Rodelinda); Domero la tua fierezza (Giulio Cesare) Daniel Taylor (countertenor) Rachel Brown (flute) London Handel Orchestra Adrian Butterfield (violin/director) Plus a visit to the Handel House at Halle with Sarah Walker and excerpts from Handel's Keyboard Suites, specially recorded by harpsichordist Laurence Cummings. Handel: Suite no.7 in G minor Handel: Suite no. 6 in F sharp minor Laurence Cummings (harpsichord)