15 episodes
Georgian Pleasures BBC Radio 3
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- Society & Culture
Key pieces of music from the Georgian period explored by Suzy Klein and Christian Curnyn. From BBC Radio 3
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Haydn - The Creation
Suzy Klein talks to conductor Christian Curnyn about Haydn's 'The Creation'.
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Billings - Chester
Suzy Klein talks to conductor Christian Curnyn to introduce 'Chester' by William Billings.
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Oswald - The Lady's Mantle
Suzy Klein talks to conductor, Christian Curnyn to introduce The Lady's Mantle by James Oswald.
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Popora's Polifemo
Nicola Porpora came to London as a rival to Handel's operatic monopoly, and engaged some of Europe's finest singers.
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Handel's Rodelinda
Handel was on an operatic roll in 1724 - he produced three great operas that year including 'Rodelinda', which Suzy Klein and Christian Curnyn discuss.
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Charles Avison
Suzy Klein and conductor Christian Curnyn discuss the Concerto Grosso and composer Charles Avison.