(Photograph by Christopher Ison ©) Handel House Trust has announced that Penelope, Viscountess Cobham CBE, will be the Chairman of the Handel Hendrix House. She commences her tenure in September. Cobham joined The Handel House Trust as a Trustee in July 2024. She is the Chairman of The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Deputy Chairman of the UK-St Helena Trust (formerly the British {…}
(Photo credit: John Vandenbank, Private Collection, UK) The Handel Hendrix House will hold an exhibition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the composition and first performance of Handel’s opera, “Rodelinda.” The centerpiece is a portrait of original cast member, castrato Senesino. John Vandenbank’s 1725 painting depicts the singer in character as Bertarido. He is shown in costume, described at the time {…}
(Photo credit: Christopher Ison) In celebration of its new education programming, a multi-school children’s choir performed at the Handel Hendrix House. The Mayfair museum once home to G.F. Handel and Jimi Hendrix, has launched a new learning program for primary and secondary school students. The program includes school tours aimed at KS2, KS3 and KS4, music-focused workshops led by professional performing musicians, {…}
Handel Hendrix House has announced a series of performances for this Spring. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. Every Thursday in April, the house’s Assistant Curator Olwen Foulkes will present “Messiah” talk. The sessions kick off at 2 p.m. and will have a duration of 20 minutes. “Händel composed ‘Messiah’ in this house over just {…}