Time stopped with the upper voice trio, ‘Suscepit Israel’
The Arts Desk Review – a Baroque banquet for Christmas
The strength-in-depth of this full-blooded Magnificat may have served as the evening’s meaty centrepiece. Still, those early courses delivered far more than pretty trimmings.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge: A Week of Doubling Your Donations
We are delighted to announce that thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have now reached our goal of raising £40,000 to support Handel for All and have unlocked all of the matched funding available to us! With your support, we will be able to continue in our mission to make the music of Handel available to everyone, everywhere, free of charge.
Announcing a Vibrant 2025 Spring Season: Baroque Masterpieces, Celebrated Operas and International Performances
With the end of 2024 fast approaching, we are pleased to announce a busy Spring 2025 Season. Alfonso Leal del Ojo, Chief Executive of The English Concert, says: “We’re thrilled to present a 2025 Spring season that bridges centuries of musical heritage with contemporary relevance. From Trevor Pinnock’s return with Lucy Crowe to our international tour of Handel’s ‘Giulio Cesare,’ …
The English Concert Unveils Autumn Concert Programme: Baroque Masterpieces and Stellar Collaborations
Highlights include: The English Concert presents its concert programme for Autumn 2024, celebrating the legacy of baroque composers Bach and Handel, led by the musicians who continue to champion their works. The orchestra will be led by Kristian Bezuidenhout and Harry Bicket, in addition to collaborating with stellar soloists including Iestyn Davies, Lucy Crowe, Katie Bray, Alexander Chance, James Way …
The English Concert announces its 2023/24 season
The English Concert’s 2023/24 season centres on the works of Handel and includes collaborations with returning artists Iestyn Davies, Lucy Crowe, and Kristian Bezuidenhout. This season will see the orchestra’s continued dedication to the works of Handel, through a tour of Rodelinda, concert performances of Clori, Tirsi and Fileno, and regular uploads of concert footage as part of Handel for All, The English …
Help us record Handel’s Serse
Following from our recording of Handel’s Rodelinda and La Resurrezione, we are announcing an ambitious plan to record the next instalment of our Handel series: Serse with a sensational cast comprising: Emily D’Angelo – Serse Lucy Crowe – Romilda Paula Murrihy – Arsamene Mary Bevan – Atalanta Neil Davies – Ariodate Daniela Mack – Amastre William Dazeley – Elviro As …