L'Oiseau Lyre 1985 | EAC LOG FLAC+CUE | 2CDs + booklet | 501MB
ESTHER - drama in six parts, HWV 50a (1718 version)
performed by
Patrizia Kwella, soprano (Esther)
Anthony Rolfe Johnson, tenor (Ahasuerus)
Ian Partridge, tenor (Mordecai)
David Thomas, bass (Haman)
Emma Kirkby, soprano (Israelite woman)
Paul Elliott, countertenor (1st Israelite)
Andrew King, tenor (2nd Israelite / Habdonah / Officer)
Drew Minter, countertenor (Priest)
Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir
Chorus and Orchestra of
The Academy of Ancient Music
(on period instruments)Christopher Hogwood, dir.
Recording: St Jude's Church, London, 10/1984
TT: 96'44''
