Mary Bevan and Harry Bicket rehearse ‘Lascia ch’io pianga’ from Handel’s Rinaldo
The Handel Sessions: Mary Bevan and Harry Bicket rehearse ‘Lascia ch’io pianga’
“So we’re going to sing Handel’s most famous aria, but actually… anyone’s most famous aria.”
October 2025 archive pick: Annie Gard
This month’s pick has been selected by TEC violinist, Annie Gard.
The English Concert announces a soaring 2025/26 season
This season, The English Concert presents two major Handel dramatic works, with all-star casts, global tours and London performances. TEC also continues its outstanding concert series at Wigmore Hall, including a special New Year’s Eve gala with Iestyn Davies
September 2025 archive pick: Trevor Pinnock
This month’s pick has been selected by TEC founder, Trevor Pinnock.
Handel’s Hercules on Tour – March 2026
The English Concert return to North America with a major Handel opera project. This time, the lesser-known Hercules HWV60, directed by Harry Bicket, a noted interpreter of the work.
Handel’s Rinaldo on Tour – October 2025
When Rinaldo premiered in 1711, it cemented Handel at the forefront of London’s operatic landscape. To this day, it remains one of his most-revered works. Harry Bicket and The English Concert will be joined by an outstanding cast for an international presentation of Rinaldo in October.
August 2025 archive pick: Tom Foster
This month’s pick has been selected by TEC keyboard player, Tom Foster.
July 2025 archive pick: Kyle Miller
This month’s pick has been selected by violist and TECA fellow, Kyle Miller
“A wealth of emotional colours”: review highlights for Fidelio at Garsington
Discover what critics had to say about “a compelling harmony of stage and pit.”