by George Frideric Handel · Decca / L'Oiseau Lyre · CD · EAN 0028944318326
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«Alceste / Comus» is the album by Georg Friedrich Händel, released in 1997 by Decca / L'Oiseau Lyre, on CD.
This recording brings together two stage works by Georg Friedrich Händel: Alceste and Comus. With Emma Kirkby and Judith Nelson among the soloists and The Academy of Ancient Music conducted by Christopher Hogwood, it showcases the expressive and theatrical richness of the Baroque.
The solo vocal line-up is completed by Kwella, Cable, Elliott and Thomas. The recording belongs to the Florilegium series on the L'Oiseau-Lyre label (catalog number 421 479-2) and consists of a single disc.
For fans of classical music and Baroque vocal repertoire, particularly versions with instrumental ensemble and vocal soloists.
