“Tenor Graham Neal excelled as Abacucco (Habbakuk, a prophet), his grand aria ‘Correre per soccorrere’ (Hasten to give aid) garlanded by the shining natural trumpet of Peter Mankerious (who later shone in the duet ‘Per terra’). ‘Correre per soccorrere’ is a particularly Handelian aria in its grander sections; a contrasting passage for tenor with organ continuo is fabulously effective. Neal is a tenor to watch – his interactions with Daniele and the angel later in the oratorio elevated that whole scene.”
