Discover what critics had to say about “the most accomplished orchestral performance you could ever hope to hear.”
June 2025 archive pick: Clara Espinosa Encinas
This month’s pick has been selected by TEC oboist, Clara Espinosa Encinas
“This ensemble sets a standard for Handel performance in the 21st century”: Review Highlights for The English Concert’s Giulio Cesare
Discover what critics from The Guardian, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more had to say about our recent production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare
May 2025 archive pick: Jeffrey Girton
This month’s pick has been selected by TECA fellow and violinist, Jeffrey Girton
The i Paper – five stars for a “simply breathtaking” St John Passion
In a dark and meaningful yet beautifully powerful performance, alto, Jess Dandy, was superb. Under the direction of Francesco Corti, its small chorus might have been a cast of thousands, so powerfully did they project. Their opening, where the music seemed to be emerging threateningly from the bowels of the earth, had gripping force. Bach’s St John Passion, Good Friday, …
Planet Hugill – “sophisticated music making” at Wigmore Hall
A profoundly satisfying account with dramatic urgency complemented by intimacy and tenderness in a performance of the Passion that brought a sense of drama and sophisticated music making. Bach’s St John Passion, Good Friday, 2025
The ‘Foundling Hospital Anthem’ and Handel’s enduring philanthropy
A note from Coram.
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Brockes Passion – Part 1
“when the English Concert and this vocal ensemble came together under the direction of Harry Bicket, as part of the London Handel Festival, the sound was something of an Easter miracle.”.
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Foundling Hospital Anthem
Handel’s Foundling Hospital Anthem explores how caring for those in need and supporting the vulnerable can create change, both for others and in ourselves. In a world that sometimes feels fractured and divided, this anthem brings a message of unity and hope, encouraging us to reflect on how we can make a difference in the lives of others.