The English Concert Marks 50th Anniversary With New ‘Handel for All’ Releases

https://operawire.com/the-english-concert-marks-50th-anniversary-with-new-handel-for-all-releases/

(Photo credit: Paul Marc Mitchell) The English Concert marks its 50th anniversary with new releases of its legacy project, “Handel for All.” This spring the group will put on a number of special concerts and events in celebration, whilst continuing to build its library of recordings of Händel’s works that are free and accessible. Sopranos Jeanine de Bique and Liv {…}

News

Monteverdi Choir to Present Works by Bach & Handel on U.S. Tour

https://operawire.com/monteverdi-choir-to-present-works-by-bach-handel-on-u-s-tour/

After a successful European tour, maestro Dinis Sousa takes Monteverdi Choir on the road, with a U.S. tour featuring performances of Bach’s Mass in B Minor and Handel’s “L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moder” before moving on to London’s St Martin-in-the-Fields. Inspired by Milton’s poetry and compiled in a libretto by Charles Jennens, Handel’s work captures a spectrum of human {…}

News

Iestyn Davies, Lucy Crowe, & Tim Mead Headline The English Concert’s 2023-24 Season

https://operawire.com/iestyn-davies-lucy-crowe-tim-mead-headline-the-english-concerts-2023-24-season/

(Photo credits: Chris Sorensen, Victoria Cadisch, Andrew Staples) The English Concert has announced its 2023-24 season. This article features vocal works only. Countertenor Iestyn Davies returns to the BBC Proms to perform “Late Night Bach.” Davies will perform two of Bach’s solo cantatas, “Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust” and “Geist und Seele wird verdwirret” at the Royal Albert Hall. Performance Date: {…}

News

Lise Davidsen, Benjamin Appl, Magdalena Kožená & Regula Mühlemann Lead Wigmore Hall’s 2023-24 Season

https://operawire.com/lise-davidsen-benjamin-appl-magdalena-kozena-regula-muhlemann-lead-wigmore-halls-2023-24-season/

The Wigmore Hall has announced its 2023-24 season headlining some of the greatest recitalists and vocalist in the world. Opera Rara: present Donizetti and Friends with Lawrence Brownlee, Etienne Dupuis, and Carlo Rizzi. Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2023 Asmik Grigorian and Lukas Geniušas perform Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2023 Ensemble Modern and George Benjamin perform music by {…}

News

English Touring Opera Announces 2022 ‘Handelfest’

https://operawire.com/english-touring-opera-announces-2022-handelfest/

English Touring Opera is set to present “Handelfest” this fall. The company will showcase three operas across several cities throughout the UK. Kicking things off will be “Ottone.” The opera will star James Hall, Nazan Fikret, Kieron-Connor Valentine, Lauren Young, and Edward Jowie. Christopher Moon-Little will be the revival director with Gerry Cornelius conducting The Old Street Band. The opera {…}

News

Vache Baroque Festival Launches Video Series Celebrating Women Composers of the Era

https://operawire.com/vache-baroque-festival-launches-video-series-celebrating-women-composers-of-the-era/

Photo: Michael Wheatley The Vache Baroque Festival has announced a new video series entitled “VB Showcase,” highlighting women composers of the baroque era. The Festival will release a video every two weeks from May 22 through July 31, 2022. Featured vocalists include sopranos Hilary Cronin, Angela Hicks, Jasmine Flicker, and mezzo-soprano Karima El Demerdasch. On the program are compositions by Lady {…}

News

Regula Mühlemann, Diana Damrau, Karita Mattila, & Christian Gerhaher Lead Wigmore Hall’s 2022-23 Autumn Season

https://operawire.com/regula-muhlemann-diana-damrau-karita-mattila-christian-gerhaher-lead-wigmore-halls-2022-23-autumn-season/

Wigmore Hall has announced details for its Autumn 2022 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Regula Mühlemann soprano and La Folia Barockorchester open the season with Cleopatra featuring music by Hasse, Vivaldi, Legrenzi, Graun, and Händel. Performance Date: Sept. 8, 2022 Elizabeth Llewellyn and Simon Lepper perform a program of music by Coleridge-Taylor, G Mahler and Strauss. {…}

News

Danielle De Niese, Anna Dennis, Anthony Gregory, Bethany Horak-Hallett Headline London Händel Festival 2022

https://operawire.com/danielle-de-niese-anna-dennis-anthony-gregory-bethany-horak-hallett-headline-london-handel-festival-2022/

(Credit: Frances Marshall) The London Händel Festival has announced its 2022 lineup, which will be entitled “New Beginnings.” For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances only. Opening Night will feature Laurence Cummings leading the Academy of Ancient Music and the National Youth Choir of Great Britten as well as the Chamber Choir {…}

News

Handel Singing Competition Announces the 2021 Winner

https://operawire.com/handel-singing-competition-announces-the-2021-winner/

(Credit: Chris Christodoulou) Soprano Hillary Cronin was named the winner of the 2021 Handel Singing Competition, taking home the £5000 prize and the Audience Prize. The 29-year-old artist performed selections from “Rinaldo,” ‘Semele,” and “Brockes Passion.” The second prize winner of £2000 was mezzo-soprano Bethany Horak-Hallet. Baritone Kieran Rayner and baritone Feliz Kemp were also in the top four. All {…}

27 search results for…

The English Concert Marks 50th Anniversary With New ‘Handel for All’ Releases

Monteverdi Choir to Present Works by Bach & Handel on U.S. Tour

Iestyn Davies, Lucy Crowe, & Tim Mead Headline The English Concert’s 2023-24 Season

Lise Davidsen, Benjamin Appl, Magdalena Kožená & Regula Mühlemann Lead Wigmore Hall’s 2023-24 Season

English Touring Opera Announces 2022 ‘Handelfest’

Vache Baroque Festival Launches Video Series Celebrating Women Composers of the Era

Regula Mühlemann, Diana Damrau, Karita Mattila, & Christian Gerhaher Lead Wigmore Hall’s 2022-23 Autumn Season

Danielle De Niese, Anna Dennis, Anthony Gregory, Bethany Horak-Hallett Headline London Händel Festival 2022

Handel Singing Competition Announces the 2021 Winner