Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ottone, Re Di Germania - Acts 1 And 2 | 20090402 | As part of Radio 3's complete cycle of Handel's operas, Penny Gore presents the 1723 masterpiece Ottone, in conversation with countertenor James Bowman, who takes the title role. Handel: Ottone, re di Germania - Acts 1 and 2 Ottone, King of Germany - James Bowman (countertenor) Teofane, his betrothed - Claron McFadden (soprano) Gismonda, widow of an Italian tyrant - Jennifer Smith (soprano) Adelberto, her son - Dominique Visse (countertenor) Matilda, his betrothed - Catherine Denley (mezzo-soprano) Emireno, Teofane's disguised brother - Michael George (bass) The King's Consort Robert King (conductor). Penny Gore presents Acts 1 and 2 from Handel's opera Ottone. Radio 3 marks the 250th anniversary of Handel's death with a complete cycle of his operas |
| 02 | Ottone, Re Di Germania - Act 3 | 20090403 | Presented by Penny Gore. Handel: Ottone, re di Germania (Act 3) Ottone, King of Germany - James Bowman (countertenor) Teofane, his betrothed - Claron McFadden (soprano) Gismonda, widow of an Italian tyrant - Jennifer Smith (soprano) Adelberto, her son - Dominique Visse (countertenor) Matilda, his betrothed - Catherine Denley (mezzo-soprano) Emireno, Teofane's disguised brother - Michael George (bass) The King's Consort Robert King (conductor). Penny Gore presents Act 3 of Handel's Ottone, re di Germania. Radio 3 marks the 250th anniversary of Handel's death with a complete cycle of his operas |