#33 George Frideric Handel

Israel in Egypt, 03/30/18, 1:00 p.m.

By Ruth Phinney • Feb 28, 2018

A new adaptation of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio, Israel in Egypt, is performed by Apollo’s Fire and soloists, led by Jeannette Sorrell. From plagues and pyramids, to crossing the Red Sea, this critically acclaimed performance navigates Handel’s musical story with exhilarating abandon.

Concerts from Spoleto return on February 25, 2018

By Ruth Phinney • Feb 19, 2018

The King's Theatre, London, where Flavio had its first performance

2/25 Handel: Rompo i lacci from Flavio, King of the Lombards, Ombra mai fu from Xerxes Franck: Piano Quintet in f (Anthony Roth Costanzo, ct; James Austin Smith, ob; Peter Kolkay, bn; Stephen Prutsman, p; St. Lawrence String Quartet; Anthony Manzo, bs; Pedja Muzijevic, hc)

Making a splash with Water Music

By Julia Figueras • Jul 5, 2017

The year was 1717. Britain’s King George I wanted to create a spectacular event that would forever etch his name (and his dynasty’s) in the history books. So he turned to his good friend, and one of Europe’s most popular composers, to help him out: George Frideric Handel.

The plan was hatched: the King and company would float down the Thames on a barge from Whitehall Palace to Chelsea and back again, followed by another barge with an orchestra playing music composed just for the occasion.

#33 George Frideric Handel

By agilchrist • Aug 28, 2016

Messiah

"When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt.” - Mozart on Handel