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2023: Prom 50: Handel's Samson

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Live at the BBC Proms: Laurence Cummings directs the Academy of Ancient Music in Handel's dramatic oratorio Samson with Allan Clayton in the title role.
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Aug 25, 2023 · Allan Clayton's rich tenor defied the tricksy acoustics of the great hall, while the Philharmonia Chorus were truly outstanding.
Aug 23, 2023 · Inspired by Milton's Samson Agonistes, Handel created a deeply moving version of the story of the mighty Israelite warrior, imprisoned and ...
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