Wigmore Hall 125: William Christie and Les Arts Florissants

Available for 28 days

Les Arts Florissants and William Christie have played a key role in securing Wigmore Hall’s status as a world-class centre for the historically informed interpretation of Baroque music. For over four decades, the French group have thrilled audiences across the globe with their eye-opening performances. They return to Wigmore Hall with with their American-born founder for this celebratory performance of Handel’s pastoral drama Acis and Galatea, given in the two-act version he created for the London stage in 1739. Broadcast live and presented by Martin Handley. Handel: Acis and Galatea HWV49 Acis.... James Way (tenor) Galatea.... Rachel Redmond (soprano) Polyphemus.... Padraic Rowan (bass-baritone) Damon.... Richard Pittsinger (tenor) Les Arts Florissants William Christie (director, harpsichord) To listen on most smart speakers, just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert".