High resolution and stereo sound: www.youtube.com George Frideric Handel Rinaldo, HWV 7 “Venti turbini” Rinaldo’s aria from act I, sc.9 Libretto: Giacomo Rossi, on a synopsis by Aaron Hill, based on episodes from Torquato Tassos epic poem “Gerusalemme liberata” opera.stanford.edu Premiere Cast, February 24, 1711: Rinaldo: Nicolo Grimaldi, castrato Eustazio: Valentino Urbani, castrato Armida: Elisabetta Pilotti-Schiavonetti, soprano Almirena: Isabella Girardeau, soprano Goffredo: Francesca Vanini-Boschi, contralto Argante: Giuseppe Boschi, bass In this video: Vivica Genaux, mezzo soprano Freiburger Barokorchester, René Jacobs Harmonia Mundi, 2003 “Rinaldo was first produced at the Queen’s (later King’s) Theatre in the Haymarket on 24 February 1711. It was Handel’s first opera for London, and also the first Italian opera specifically composed for the London stage. … The action is set at the time of the First Crusade (1096-99). Christian forces led by Goffredo (Godfrey of Bouillon) are laying siege to the city of Jerusalem, held by the Saracen king Argante. With Goffredo are his brother Eustazio and his daughter Almirena, who is in love with the Christian knight Rinaldo. Argante is supported by Armida, Queen of Damascus and a powerful sorceress. … In a beautiful garden with singing birds, Almirenas thoughts are of love. She and Rinaldo exchange endearments until suddenly Armida abducts Almirena under cover of a cloud full of fire-breathing monsters, leaving a distraught …
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Ringo Starr – The Concert For Bangladesh – It Don’t Come Easy [HD]
Ringo Starr Performed “It Don’t Come Easy” in “The Concert For Bangladesh” in 1971 —————————————————————– The Concert For Bangladesh was the event title for two benefit concerts organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, held at noon and…
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Amityville Horror – In Search Of… – 1 of 3
A 1979 investigation into the Amityville Horror, done around the time the movie was released and before the talk of a possible hoax really started to gain popularity. This program is notable because it contains the only known on-camera interview by the priest who blessed the house (and who confirms his experiences in the house, despite what the Cromartys claimed in the later episode of “That’s Incredible”). Also notable for containing rare glimpses of the Lutzes with their real children, filmed by the “In Search Of” crew. Discuss this case at www.amityvillefaq.com/truthboard/
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Boy George London Leicester Square Theatre 30 Dec 2009
Boy George, Up Close & Personal, live at the Leicester Square Theatre
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George Michael – Flawless (Go To The City) – Live in London 2008
George Michael – Flawless (Go To The City) – Live in London – Earls Court Arena on 24 and 25 August 2008 All rights reserved (SONY BMG)
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George Michael 25Live Concert in Los Angeles
George Michael performing in LA on June 25, 2008. I loved that they showed Wham! footage as he was singing. Watch as George Michael just glows! Best. Concert. Ever.
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BOY GEORGE at THE SHAW THEATER 23/01/2008
THE SHAW THEATER – 23/01/2008 Thats the way
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Stevie Wonder with Jeff Beck: 2009 Concert: Superstitious
Stevie Wonder with Jeff Beck: 2009 Concert: Superstitious
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Simon and Garfunkel Reunited 2009 Concert
Simon and Garfunkel Reunited 2009 Sounds of Silence, The Boxer
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West End Live 2010
WEST END LIVE IS BACK BIGGER AND BETTER THAN BEFORE Saturday 19 June 2010, 11.00am 6.00pm Sunday 20 June 2010, 12.00pm 6.00pm Leicester Square, London WC2 West End LIVE, the worlds largest free entertainment festival, returns to the heart of London to showcase the magic of our world-class West End over the weekend of 19 and 20 June 2010. Crowds can enjoy thrilling performances on a giant open air stage from hit shows Wicked, The Lion King, Billy Elliott, Hair, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Oliver!, Love Never Dies, Avenue Q, Sister Act, Into the Woods, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Burn the Floor, Tap Dogs, Grease, Mamma Mia!, Stomp, Dirty Dancing, All the Fun of the Fair, Thriller Live, The Fantasticks, We Will Rock You and Jersey Boys. At the time of going to press, highlights include Sheridan Smith as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Kerry Ellis as Nancy in Cameron Mackintoshs Oliver!, Patina Miller as Delores in Sister Act and Hannah Waddingham as the Witch in Stephen Sondheims Into the Woods. Westminster City Council is also hosting a variety of fun activities for all the family including The Fireman Sam Show, and interactive entertainment from the London Film Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Forbidden Planet Store. Heart 106.2 is the exclusive media partner for the event, with morning presenter Toby Anstis compering on the Saturday. This summer promises to be bigger and better than ever before with a record-breaking 23 musicals on board …
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