The English Concert is embarking on an ambitious journey to build a new legacy, by filming every single piece of Handel’s music and creating an online resource that is free and accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Handel's Armida Abbandonata
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An early work of Handel, this secular cantata was composed in 1707, and premiered that same year at the Palazzo Bonelli, in Rome. Wanting to write opera after his early success in Hamburg, Handel traveled to Italy; however upon arrival in Rome, Handel discovered that opera had been banned by Papal edict. In lieu of opera, Roman aristocracy hosted performances
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A New Legacy for All

The English Concert has been the leading interpreter of Handel’s music for almost 50 years, celebrating and sharing the work of Britain’s most famous composer and making it relevant to audiences of today.

Now we are building a new legacy and we invite you to join a voyage of discovery. One that will allow you to explore new interpretations of well-known pieces. One where you will discover pieces seldom heard.

By embracing the possibilities and reach of digital technology, Handel for all will give people of all ages, everywhere, the chance to enjoy a unique musical heritage.

Handel for all will provide a rich and accessible resource of vivid and engaging performances, support the development of early career musicians, give children and young people the chance to participate through interactive digital learning materials, provide digital and self-led sessions for use in schools and at home, and provide a resource for academic institutions and cultural researchers.

Join us as we illuminate Handel’s extraordinary legacy
for a new generation.

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