November 2025 archive pick: Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen
Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen filed this wonderful dispatch from onboard the Shanghai to Beijing bullet train, on tour with TEC as Rinaldo in October 2025.
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.”
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.
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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.
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