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Harry Bicket

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[Complete, uncut recording of the premiere performance! Handels masterpiece, brought to life by a cast of Britains leading artists]A complete recording of the masterpiece *Giulio Cesare*, performed by The English Concert under the baton of conductor Harry Bicket, who has demonstrated exceptional aptitude for vocal music from before the 18th century, particularly Handels operatic works. This is Linn Records third complete recording of a Handel work, following *Rodelinda* and *Serse*. *Giulio Cesare* is a rich and substantial work premiered in 1724, around the time Handel had established himself as an Italian opera composer in London under royal patronage. Although the three-act opera tells a story swirling with love and intrigue set in Egypta land conquered by the renowned Roman general Caesarit is often performed and recorded with sections cut for various reasons. The significance of the brilli