Handel’s Foundling Hospital Anthem explores how caring for t …
Composed in 1710-1711 while Handel was in Italy, this duet c …
Desperate and forsaken by God, Saul seeks guidance from the …
Act 2 delves deeper into Saul’s jealousy and the growing ten …
The act opens with a triumphant celebration of David’s victo …
An early work of Handel, this secular cantata was composed in 1707, and premiered that same year at the Palazzo Bonelli, in Rome. Wanting to write opera after his early success in Hamburg, Handel traveled to Italy; however upon arrival in Rome, Handel discovered that opera had been banned by Papal edict. In lieu of opera, Roman aristocracy hosted performances of secular cantatas, which were, for all intents and purposes, short operas without staging. Handel delved into this form, writing over 100 of these chamber cantatas for various patrons.
The English Concert has been the leading interpreter of Handel’s music for almost 50 years, celebrating and sharing the work of Britain’s most famous composer and making it relevant to audiences of today.
Now we are building a new legacy and we invite you to join a voyage of discovery. One that will allow you to explore new interpretations of well-known pieces. One where you will discover pieces seldom heard.
By embracing the possibilities and reach of digital technology, Handel for all will give people of all ages, everywhere, the chance to enjoy a unique musical heritage.
Handel for all will provide a rich and accessible resource of vivid and engaging performances, support the development of early career musicians, give children and young people the chance to participate through interactive digital learning materials, provide digital and self-led sessions for use in schools and at home, and provide a resource for academic institutions and cultural researchers.
for a new generation.