The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood - Handel: Alceste, Comus (1990)
EAC FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 73:57 | 412 MB
Genre: Classical, Opera | Label: L'Oiseau-Lyre | Catalog: 421 479-2
EAC FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 73:57 | 412 MB
Genre: Classical, Opera | Label: L'Oiseau-Lyre | Catalog: 421 479-2
According to Christopher Hogwood, in his marvelous biography of Handel, "In the winter of that year [1750], Handel received what was for him an unusual commission. Although closely associated with the London theatre, he wrote very little incidental music for plays. A request from John Rich to provide airs and dances for Smollett's 'Alceste' was undertaken, according to Hawkins, in repayment of a debt to Rich."