Programme in detail
Wednesday 18 August 2010 - Friday 27 August 2010
Handel's Saul with Richard Egarr
Guest teacher: Michael Chance
Britten–Pears Baroque Orchestra
Britten–Pears Baroque Orchestra
Richard Egarr conductor
Michael Chance guest teacher
Rita Dams vocal consultant
Handel Saul
Richard Egarr is a regular visitor to Aldeburgh and a world-renowned specialist in the music of Handel. Here he leads the Britten–Pears Baroque Orchestra in the spectacular oratorio Saul, complete with supernatural encounters and glorious choral moments.
Eighteen young singers form the chorus and are selected for solos, and will work on Saul and other baroque repertoire with internationally-acclaimed countertenor Michael Chance.
Expenses are covered for orchestra members (orchestra from 23 August 2010).
Singers must cover their travel, accommodation and food costs (bursaries available).
Concert 27 August 2010, as part of the Snape Proms
Britten–Pears Programme
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