Oratorio in three acts. Libretto by William Congreve. Title from disc label. Program notes by John Eliot Gardiner and David Vickers and synopsis by David Vickers in English with French and German translations, and biographical notes on the performers and libretto in English (67 pages : color illustrations) bound in container. Recorded live. 2019 May 2-4. Alexandra Palace Theatre, London, England. Louise Alder (Semele) ; Emily Owen (Iris) ; Angelia Hicks (Cupid) ; Angharad Rowlands (Augur) ; Lucile Richardot (Juno/Ino) ; Carlo Vistoli (Athamas) ; Hugo Hymas (Jupiter) ; Peter Davoren (Apollo) ; Gianluca Buratto (Cadmus/Somnus) ; Dan D'Souza (High priest) ; Monteverdi Choir ; English Baroque Soloists ; John Eliot Gardiner, conductor. Sung in English.