Ian Bostridge: Great Handel

The tenor presents a recital of English and Italian-language arias from Handel’s operas and oratorios. Many are famous selections for tenor, but Bostridge has also included some arias originally intended for castrati. The recital includes selections from Semele, Jephtha, Messiah, Serse, Acis & Galatea, Samson, Ariodante and L’Allegro. Ian Bostridge is joined by soprano Kate Royal on two selections, and throughout by conductor Harry Bicket and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.