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Introducing Susannah Cibber

Season 12, Ep. 3
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Dr Anita Datta talks to Professor Elaine McGirr about one of Handel's favourite singers, Susannah Maria Cibber... and an extra Patreon-only bit with Roderick and Robert.


MUSIC LINKS


Handel - Acis and Galatea : Act II "The flocks shall leave the mountains" / Les Arts Florissants / William Christie; Listen on Apple Music - https://apple.co/46PP3db


Handel - Messiah : "He Was Despised" / Dunedin Consort / John Butt / Clare Wilkinson; Listen on Apple Music - https://apple.co/48K080P


Thomas Arne - Rosamunde : "Rise, Glory, Rise" / Academy of Ancient Music / Christopher Hogwood / Dame Emma Kirkby - Listen on Apple Music - https://apple.co/3VYuODQ

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