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Title:
Esther / Handel.
Author:
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759, composer.

Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744.

Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735.

Kwella, Patrizia.

Kirkby, Emma.

Minter, Drew.

Rolfe Johnson, Anthony.

Partridge, Ian, 1938-

Elliott, Paul, 1950-

King, Andrew, 1953-

Thomas, David, 1943-

Hogwood, Christopher.

Racine, Jean, 1639-1699. Esther.

Westminster Cathedral. Boys Choir.

Academy of Ancient Music (1973- )
Publication Information:
London : Oiseau-Lyre, ℗1985.
Call Number:
B HAND EST H32
Series:
Florilegium

Florilegium series.
Physical Description:
2 audio discs (97 min.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Oiseau-Lyre: 414 423-2 (414 424-2--414 425-2).

Oratorio.

Libretto probably by Alexander Pope and John Arbuthnot, based on the play by Jean Racine.

Performed on authentic instruments.

"The present performance follows the text of the original 1718 version of Esther as preserved in many copies and in what remains of the autograph score."--Program notes.

Compact discs.

Duration: 1:36:57.

Program notes and synopsis by Anthony Hicks and libretto with French and German translations (54 p. : ill.)--inserted in box.
Subject Term:
Uniform Title:
Esther, HWV 50a
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