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Handel’s Leading Ladies

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 non voglio from Alessandro 

Giovanni Bononcini
Prelude from Il Lamento d’Olimpia 

George Frideric Handel
False Imagine from Ottone 

Giovanni Bononcini
Difese mi giurasti from Astianatte 

John Butt director
Nardus Williams soprano
Paul Whittaker BSL interpreter 

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. At its centre stood Handel, whose works were brought vividly to life by leading international singers and musicians, two of whom were italian rivals, Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni.

Fuelled by public intrigue and partisan audiences, their famed rivalry became part of London’s cultural fabric, as did the striking contrast between their voices: Cuzzoni’s pure, expressive lyricism set against Bordoni’s brilliance and virtuosity.

This performance is part of our Deaf Season and will be BSL interpreted – further information on our Deaf Season can be found here. If you have access requirements, please contact info@dunedin-consort.org.uk and we will reserve seating for you.

Tickets: £6 – £26 (including booking fee)

Handel’s Leading Ladies

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 non voglio from Alessandro 

Giovanni Bononcini
Prelude from Il Lamento d’Olimpia 

George Frideric Handel
False Imagine from Ottone 

Giovanni Bononcini
Difese mi giurasti from Astianatte 

John Butt director
Nardus Williams soprano
Paul Whittaker BSL interpreter 

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. At its centre stood Handel, whose works were brought vividly to life by leading international singers and musicians, two of whom were italian rivals, Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni.

Fuelled by public intrigue and partisan audiences, their famed rivalry became part of London’s cultural fabric, as did the striking contrast between their voices: Cuzzoni’s pure, expressive lyricism set against Bordoni’s brilliance and virtuosity.

This performance is part of our Deaf Season and will be BSL interpreted – further information on our Deaf Season can be found here. If you have access requirements, please contact info@dunedin-consort.org.uk and we will reserve seating for you.

Tickets: £6 – £30 (+ booking fee)

Included in Glasgow Subscription Season, save 10% when purchased with Handel: Dixit Dominus through the RCS box office – www.rcs.ac.uk

Children’s Messiah

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 fun-filled 45-minute adaptation of Handel’s masterpiece introduces children to some of his most famous music through storytelling, interactive games, and plenty of audience participation along the way. 

For many children this will be their very first visit to the concert hall, and we want it to be a transformative experience. Alongside the music, audiences will meet our soloists, conductor, chorus, and orchestra, discovering what makes live performance so inspiring. 

And for some brave volunteers, there may even be the chance to conduct the orchestra themselves… 

Tickets: £6 

(Free for adults attending the later Messiah performance) 

This performance will be BSL interpreted.

 

Our Children’s Messiah performances are generously supported by

Children’s Messiah

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 fun-filled 45-minute adaptation of Handel’s masterpiece introduces children to some of his most famous music through storytelling, interactive games, and plenty of audience participation along the way. 

For many children this will be their very first visit to the concert hall, and we want it to be a transformative experience. Alongside the music, audiences will meet our soloists, conductor, chorus, and orchestra, discovering what makes live performance so inspiring. 

And for some brave volunteers, there may even be the chance to conduct the orchestra themselves… 

Tickets: £6 

(Free for adults attending the later Messiah performance) 

This performance will be BSL interpreted.

 

Our Children’s Messiah performances are generously supported by

Handel: Messiah

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 work’s calling card, Handel wrote every note to impress and astound his listeners. 

Its choruses are as grand as anything Handel ever composed, the solo writing profoundly moving, the drama powerful and compelling. Performed ‘the Dunedin way’ as Handel would have first heard it, with a small orchestra, a team of twelve singers and soloists who step out from the chorus, there are few more uplifting ways to celebrate the festive season 

Tickets: £6 – £42 

This performance will be BSL interpreted with the BSL interpreter standing on the stage at stalls left, audience members who require BSL interpretation should select seats 11-18 in rows A-C.

Included in the Glasgow New Auditorium Subscription Season, save 10% when booking 2+ concerts, choose from Vienna and Beyond, Handel: Messiah, and Bach: Matthew Passion. Book online at https://tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk