Performer: Stefanie True

A resounding success at its 1709 première, Handel’s Agrippina gripped the ear and dazzled the eye at the Grange Festival in a hugely entertaining and powerful performance.

A joyous, consummately skilful account from Vox Luminis breathed delightful life into Purcell and Dryden's unusual semi-opera at Snape Maltings.

Overall a good performance of Handel's oratorio Esther at the Halle Festival, but some problems with the soloists unfortunately let it down.