July is here and our Summer events definitely won’t disappoint. Visit us this month for masterclasses with two world-renowned classical singers and some musical programmes dedicated to Handel and his music.
Recognised as one of the finest tenors of his generation, James Gilchrist will be working with Handel House Talent soprano Gwen Martin for a unique insight into vocal performance and musical expression.
Featuring music from Handel’s operas Ariodante and Alcina, mezzo-soprano Joanna Harries will explore Handel’s relationship with the Italian castrato Giovanni Carestini.
From our friends this month:
Saul, Glyndebourne Festival Thursday 19 July – Saturday 25 August
Experience Handel live in Glyndebourne’s visually spectacular staging of Saul. Pairing baroque music with contemporary choreography to create an enthralling theatrical fusion of old and new.
Stoke Newington Early Music Festival 1-17 July, The Old Church
A celebration of music from the 16th-18th centuries, from Elizabethan lute songs to Bach, at London’s only remaining Elizabethan church. This is the 24th year, making it one of the longest-established early music festivals in the country.
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Handel and his music were very much present in Royal occasions in the 18th century. He created strong ties with the Royal family, and he was commissioned to compose music for various royal celebrations, including coronations. He was also hired by the royal family to teach the princesses to play the harpsichord. When Handel moved […]
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