B Minor Mass – Solemnity and splendour

“Bach’s holiness has its wild, rough and earthy side: her punk virtuosity with this most untameable of brass beasts made it thrillingly audible” “…singers and players alike glowed, gripped and soared. In the right hands, and voices, Bach’s great farewell portmanteau can always sound, and feel, freshly-made” The Arts Desk

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,’ …