(Photo credit: Mark Allan)

The English Concert announces the details of its spring 2025 spring season.

Soprano Lucy Crowe performs a program of works by Handel and Corelli, under the baton of The English Concert’s founder, Trevor Pinnock.

Performance Date: January 30, 2025 (Wigmore Hall)

Up next sopranos Isabel Schicketanz and Joanna Songi, mezzo-soprano Lucile Richardot, tenor Samuel Boden, and bass Florian Störz solo in Bach’s “Mass in B minor.”

Performance Dates: February 20 & 22, 2025 (St. Martin-in-the-Fields & Bath Abbey)

Soprano Hilary Cronin takes on the title role in Handel’s “Esther.” She is joined by tenors Xavier Hetherington, Hugo Hymas, countertenor Hugh Cutting, and bass Matthew Brook. John Butt directs.

Performance Dates: March 2025 (London and Madrid)

Throughout Holy Week, The English Concert performs Bach’s “St John Passion.” Francesco Corti directs.

Performance Dates: April 18 & 19, 2025 (Wigmore Hall & Turner Sims Concert Hall)

Soprano Louise Alder, countertenor Christophe Dumaux, mezzo-sopranos Paula Murrihy and Beth Taylor, and countertenors John Holiday and Meili Li star in the company’s USA and Europe tour of Handel’s “Giulio Cesare.” Harry Bicket conducts.

Performance Dates: April 27 – May 11, 2025 

The English Concert returns to Garsington Opera to present Handel’s “Rodelinda.” Lucy Crowe takes on the title role. The creative team includes director Ruth Knight, designer Leslie Travers, and conductor Peter Whelan.

Performance Dates: June 13– July 19, 2025

Also at Garsington Opera, The English Concert performs Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” Jamie Manton directs the revival of John Cox’s production, alongside Gary McCann’s stage design. Gérard Korsten conducts.

Performance Dates: June 27– July 22, 2025