Handel: Alexander's Feast, HWV 75; Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, HWV 76

12. "He chose a mournful Muse"

17. "Softly sweet in Lydian measures"

11. "But Bright Cecilia Raised the Wonder Higher"

7. "The Soft Complaining Flute"

9. "But Oh! What Art can Teach"

28. "Thaïs led the way" - "The princes applaud"

19. "The prince, unable to conceal his pain"

5. "The song began from Jove"

German soprano Simone Kermes is one of the most sought after sopranos internationally for dramatic coloratura roles. Her remarkable vocal range singles her out in particular for the virtuoso works of the baroque masters such as Handel and Vivaldi and also for soprano and concert arias by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven.

Simone Kermes was born in Leipzig and studied at the 'Felix-Mendelssohn Bartholdy' conservatory in her home town.  She won first prize at the Felix-Mendelssohn Bartholdy Competition in Berlin and was winner of the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in Leipzig.

Ms Kermes has made numerous recordings which include works from Vivaldi to Humperdinck in addition to many radio and TV broadcasts.