George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) loved paintings and his art collection comprised landscapes, biblical and mythological scenes by artists including Canaletto. Handel hung his stunning collection in his London home where musicians rehearsed for upcoming operas. This event comprises a pre-concert talk exploring Handel’s art collection with Olwen Foulkes, curator at Handel Hendrix House, and a concert by countertenor Alexander Chance, winner of the 2022 International Handel Singing Competition (and Audience Prize), and Ensemble Augelletti (BBC New Generation Baroque Ensemble). The programme will include arias from Giulio Cesare, Rodelinda, and Tamerlano alongside instrumental chamber music by Handel and the musicians who rehearsed in his house.

“An ensemble with equal capacity for elegant pathos and rip-roaring technical dexterity.”
The Arts Desk, March 2024