"Every Valley" - In Conversation with Charles King
Join us for a memorable evening in the unique setting of Handel’s historic home. The night begins with a short guided tour to set the scene, offering a glimpse into the world of the great composer. Then settle in as one of our curators sits down with award-winning author Charles King for an insightful conversation about his work, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you soak in the atmosphere of this special venue.
Every Valley - The Story of Handel's Messiah
Evoking a pivotal moment at the birth of modernity, a time of fear, conspiracy and uprising, and featuring some of the most unusual and brilliant personalities of the eighteenth century, Every Valley tells the story behind the creation of Handel’s Messiah: a cinematic and moving drama of hope in the darkness and the entangled lives that shaped a masterpiece.
“Charles King’s fascinating history of Handel’s most famous work shows it in a whole new light… does a fine job of implicating Handel in the conflicts and contradictions of an unsettled society” – The Observer
“King expertly juggles these individuals’ stories and a lot more besides… a vivid picture of the cut-throat competition and perennial insecurity of London’s theatreland in the 1720s and 1730s (no change there)” – The Times BOOK OF THE WEEK
Charles King
Charles King is Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. His numerous books include the New York Times bestseller The Reinvention of Humanity (published in the US as Gods of the Upper Air) which was winner of the Francis Parkman Prize and shortlisted for the British Academy Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award; Midnight at the Pera Palace: The Birth of Modern Istanbul; and Odessa: Genius and Death in a City of Dreams, which was winner of a National Jewish Book Award. His writing has appeared in the TLS, New York Times, Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, The new Republic and other publications.
