The Early Music Show - The Duke of Chandos

Catherine Bott charts the rise and fall of the one-time patron of Handel, James Brydges, who in 10 years amassed great wealth and a palatial mansion with a 30-piece orchestra, only to lose it just as quickly. Playlist: Daniel Purcell: Sonata in D minor David Munrow, Recorder Oliver Brookes, Viola da gamba Christopher Hogwood, Harpsichord DECCA 440 0792 Track 4 Handel: Fugue in B flat from Six Fugues Leo van Doeselaar, Organ Etcetera KTC 2005-1 Track 17 Pepusch: Cantata V: Corydon (1710) Bergen Barokk Mona Julsrud, Soprano Frode Thorsen, Recorder Hans Knut Sveen, Harpsichord Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, Cello BIS CD965BIS Tracks 1-4 Francesco Scarlatti: Kyrie from Messa Armonico Consort / Concerto Gallese Christopher Monks, Director Deux Elles DXL 1096 Track 10 Handel: Alla hornpipe from Water Music Suite in F major Academy of Ancient Music Conducted by Christopher Hogwood L'Oiseau-Lyre 421-476-2 Track 11 Handel: O Ruddier than the cherry from Acis and Galatea Alan Ewing, Tenor Les Arts Florissants William Christie, Director ERATO 3984 25505-2 Disc 2 Track 3 Handel: Chandos Anthem No. 4: O sing unto the Lord a new song Lynne Dawson, Soprano Ian Partridge, Tenor The Sixteen Choir and Orchestra Harry Christophers, Conductor Chandos CHAN 0554-7 CD 2 Tracks 1-7.