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Handel: Giulio Cesare HWV 17

3 CD / MD&G / 2010-03-09

Works: George Frederick Handel: Giulio Cesare
Conductors: Petrou, George
Ensemble: Orchestra of Patras

In his Julius Caesar Handel has one highlight after another in store for opera fans. This opera offers a superb characterization of the principals and...continue...
Recording information: Patras, Greece (07/24/2006-07/30/2006)....continue...

SCENE Handel: Tamerlano / Petrou, Spanos, et al

3 CD / MD&G / 2007-10-23

Works: George Frederick Handel: Tamerlano
Performers: Christoyiannopoulos, Tassis; Karaianni, Irini; Katsuli, Mata; Magoulas, Petros; Nesi, Mary-Ellen; Spanos, Nicholas
Conductors: Petrou, George
Ensemble: Orchestra of Patras

Being recorded for the first time, here is the 1724 version of Handel's opera Tamerlano. Performed by the Orchestra of Patras in Greece, splendidly conducted...continue...

SCENE Handel: Arianna in Creta / Petrou, Katsouli, et al

3 CD / MD&G / 2006-04-18

Works: George Frederick Handel: Arianna in Creta
Performers: Baka, Theodora; Karaianni, Irini; Katsuli, Mata; Magoulas, Petros; Nesi, Mary-Ellen; Paparizou, Marita
Conductors: Petrou, George
Ensemble: Orchestra of Patras

Handel's opera "Arianna in Creta" was composed as a vehicle for the castrato Giovanni Carestini. Although rarely performed today "Arianna in Creta" was in the...continue...