Steven Devine director, harpsichord
Ian Bostridge tenor
Handel Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op.3 No.2; Un momento di contento, from Alcina; Pastorello d’un povero Armento, from Rodelinda; Love in her eyes, from Acis and Galatea; Love sounds the alarm from Acis and Galatea; Overture to Giulio Cesare; Scorta siate from Giulio Cesare; Passacaglia from Radamisto; Forte e Lieto and Bajazet’s last scene (from Sempre avversi, into Figlia mia and end), from Tamerlano; Scherza infida from Ariodante
Muffat Passacaglia from Armonico Tributo No.5; Armonico Tributo No.4 complete
Pre-concert talk 3.15pm
Two members of the orchestra, Steven Devine (director & harpsichord) and Leo Durante (oboe), discuss the orchestra’s origins and history of performing in unusual spaces, as well as today’s programme.
Treasured tenor Ian Bostridge joins Steven Devine and the OAE for a deep dive into Handel and the world that shaped his music.
From theatres to churches, salons to coronations, George Frideric Handel gave 18th-century Britain its soundtrack. Few groups are more expert in it than the trailblazing period-instrument players of the OAE, which reignites its collaboration with Ian Bostridge in a creative survey of the master’s music. We’ll hear everything from beloved arias to an exquisite Concerto Grosso, plus little-heard selections from one of Handel’s antecedents – Baroque composer Georg Muffat.
Travel & Dining
Travel & Parking
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Eating & Drinking
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