George Frederic Handel was one of the leading composers of the baroque, especially known for his Italian operas. When he presented his dramatic oratorio Israel in Egypt in 1739 it flopped. It has since returned to favour, and this recording by Apollo's Fire shows why this turnaround has happened. Put simply, the music is stunning.

George Frederic Handel was one of the leading composers of the baroque, especially known for his Italian operas. When he presented his dramatic oratorio Israel in Egypt in 1739 it flopped. It has since returned to favour, and this recording by Apollo's Fire shows why this turnaround has happened. Put simply, the music is stunning.

George Frederic Handel was one of the leading composers of the baroque, especially known for his Italian operas. When he presented his dramatic oratorio Israel in Egypt in 1739 it flopped. It has since returned to favour, and this recording by Apollo's Fire shows why this turnaround has happened. Put simply, the music is stunning.

Apollo's Fire perform Israel in Egypt

Naxos Classical Spotlight explores the world of classical music.  Along the way host Raymond Bisha shares the stories about the music, and the musicians who make it.

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Naxos Classical Spotlight explores the world of classical music. Along the way host Raymond Bisha shares the stories about the music, and the musicians who make it.

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