MARK PADMORE

Handel: As Steals the Morn…: Arias and Scenes

Mark Padmore (tenor), Lucy Crowe (soprano); The English Concert/Andrew Manze

Harmonia Mundi HMU 907422

WHAT THE JURY SAID:
‘Handel was one of the first Baroque composers to invest his talents in the tenor voice, and here this unique English legacy is recalled. Through his shading, dynamic range and commitment to the text, Padmore seduces the listener.’

WHAT THE VOTERS SAID:
‘For me, this is a stunning discovery and the perfect incentive to explore Handel’s operas in full.’ Jill Johnson, Kent

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To read the full article buy the May issue of BBC Music Magazine which is out in the shops now.