On Tuesday 24 November, join us in Edinburgh for our open rehearsal of Handel's Leading Ladies. More information on Open Rehearsals can be found here. In 18th-century London, the operatic stage was as much a site of social spectacle as of musical innovation, shaped by star performers, fashionable audiences and the ambitions of a rapidly […]
In 18th-century London, the operatic stage was as much a site of social spectacle as of musical innovation, shaped by star performers, fashionable audiences and the ambitions of a rapidly expanding cultural scene and at its centre stood Handel. George Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.6 Torni omai la pace from Tolomeo No, più soffrir […]
In 18th-century London, the operatic stage was as much a site of social spectacle as of musical innovation, shaped by star performers, fashionable audiences and the ambitions of a rapidly expanding cultural scene and at its centre stood Handel. George Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.6 Torni omai la pace from Tolomeo No, più soffrir […]
In 18th-century London, the operatic stage was as much a site of social spectacle as of musical innovation, shaped by star performers, fashionable audiences and the ambitions of a rapidly expanding cultural scene and at its centre stood Handel. George Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.6 Torni omai la pace from Tolomeo No, più soffrir […]
Our Children’s Messiah performances are specially crafted with young audiences and curious first-time concertgoers in mind! Matthew Truscott director The singers and instrumentalists of Dunedin Consort Paul Whittaker BSL Interpreter Our Children’s Messiah performances are specially crafted with young audiences and curious first-time concertgoers in mind! Led by Mr Handel and his lively footwoman, Frances, this […]
George Frideric Handel Messiah, HWV 56 Matthew Truscott violin & director Rowan Pierce soprano Anita Monserrat mezzo-soprano Ed Lyon tenor Marcus Farnsworth baritone It’s no surprise that Handel’s Messiah continues to draw audiences back year after year. There is nothing quite like it. Although the Hallelujah chorus has become the work’s calling card, Handel wrote […]
Our Children’s Messiah performances are specially crafted with young audiences and curious first-time concertgoers in mind! Matthew Truscott director The singers and instrumentalists of Dunedin Consort Paul Whittaker BSL Interpreter Our Children’s Messiah performances are specially crafted with young audiences and curious first-time concertgoers in mind! Led by Mr Handel and his lively footwoman, Frances, this […]
George Frideric Handel Messiah, HWV 56 Matthew Truscott violin & director Rowan Pierce soprano Anita Monserrat mezzo-soprano Ed Lyon tenor Marcus Farnsworth baritone Paul Whittaker OBE bsl interpreter It’s no surprise that Handel’s Messiah continues to draw audiences back year after year. There is nothing quite like it. Although the Hallelujah chorus has become the […]
Throughout 17th and 18th century Germany, Christmas remained a season of reflection and celebration, shaped as much by local tradition and congregational hymn singing as by rousing festive music. Samuel Scheidt Intrada No.22 Johann Rosenmüller Also hat Gott die Welt beliebt Christian Geist Wie schön Johann Christian Bach Merk auf, mein Herz BWV-Anhang 163 Georg […]
On Wednesday 13 January, join us in London for our open rehearsal of Handel: Belshazzar. More information about Open Rehearsals can be found here. The oratorio emerged as a space where music, drama and public life converged. At the forefront of this musical movement was Handel, who created works that spoke not only to their […]
