George Frideric Handel - Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Harry Bicket)

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Composer: George Frideric Handel

• Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17

Louise Adler; Christophe Dumaux

Beth Taylor; Paula Murrihy

John Holiday; Morgan Pearse

Meili Li; Thomas Chenhall

The English Concert

Harry Bicket, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Linn Records

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The English Concert and director Harry Bicket expand their Linn Handel series with a unabbreviated, complete recording of Giulio Cesare (1724). Captured as the culmination of an international tour, this performance features countertenor Christophe Dumaux as Caesar and soprano Louise Alder as Cleopatra, supported by a distinguished cast including Beth Taylor and Paula Murrihy. Set against the political intrigue of 48 BC Egypt, Handel’s masterpiece of seduction, revenge, and power comes to life through historically informed performance. Hailed by The New York Times for setting the standard in Handel interpretation, this release delivers a definitive, complete account of the composer's iconic opera.

Harry Bicket is an internationally renowned conductor celebrated for his authoritative interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire. Since 2007, he has served as Artistic Director of The English Concert, leading major international tours, acclaimed BBC Proms appearances, and recordings for labels including Harmonia Mundi and Chandos. Bicket is also Music Director of Santa Fe Opera, where he has conducted diverse operatic productions alongside major orchestral works. His extensive discography includes Grammy- and Gramophone-nominated albums featuring world-class vocalists such as Renée Fleming, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, and Susan Graham, solidifying his reputation as a master of 18th-century opera and sacred music.