In one of the most in-depth exploration of baroque repertoire that ECO has undertaken in recent years, these operatic extracts are complemented with music by Handel.

Tickets range from £10-£35 and can be booked from the box office at Cadogan Hall: +44 (0)20 7730 4500 and online at www.cadoganhall.com

Wednesday 31 October 2007 at 7.30pm
Cadogan Hall

Raymond Leppard harpsichord/director
Anna Stéphany mezzo-soprano
Paul Nilon tenor

Handel Overture: Orlando
Handel Concerto Grosso in D, Op. 6, No. 5
Handel Concerto a due cori in B flat
Handel Ombra mai fu from Xerse
Cavalli Ombra mai fu from Xerse
Monteverdi Scena from Ritorno d’Ulisse in patria
Cavalli Scena buffa di Linfea from Calisto
Monteverdi Dances from Ballo delle Ingrate
Cavalli Final Scene from Egisto
Monteverdi Pur ti miro from L’Incoronazione di Poppea

“The veteran Baroque and Classical specialist Raymond Leppard presided from the harpsichord and celesta, weaving in his own stylish ornamentation, drawing crisply engaged playing from the orchestra.”
Chicago Tribune

Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ
Underground station: Sloane Square (2 min walk)