Featured artists:
Lily Laskine, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Ton Koopman, Marc Minkowski, Jean-François Paillard
Peaceful moments of the Baroque: in the contemplative opening aria to his opera Xerxes, known around the world as Handel’s Largo, the great Baroque composer – who also excelled in the slow movements of his concertos – reveals himself as a master of melodies that touch the heart.
