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A tribute to Handel's protector from William Christie in Paris

By Vesna Gerintes, 27 November 2013
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Reviewed at Salle Pleyel, Paris on 19 November 2013
Programme
Handel, Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline, HWV 264
Handel, Silete venti, HWV 242
Handel, Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op.6 no.6, HWV 324
Handel, Coronation Anthem no. 2: The King shall rejoice, HWV 260
Performers
Les Arts Florissants
William Christie, Conductor
Emmanuelle de Negri, Soprano
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Vesna Gerintes
Vesna Gerintes
Based in Paris, Vesna is a cultural critic, an enthusiastic choral singer and baroque music lover. She tweets here and blogs under the name holychic.