Although our tour of Rodelinda had to be cancelled, we are planning to record Rodelinda this Autumn. If you would like to donate to our recording fund you can do so through The English Concert website using the donation form on this page.
Monteverdi Vespers at Garsington
(c) Garsington Opera
Handel vs the Opera of the Nobility
Handel’s Rivalries and Musical Rebellion It’s easy to think of Handel as the all-conquering hero, arriving in London from his Italian adventures, and commanding the operatic scene for the rest of his life. While any passer-by on the streets of London would instantly know Handel’s name, his crown was not without its challengers. Foremost amongst these was the Opera of …