The English Concert
There are few sure things in the music world, but one notable exception has been the critically lauded Handel opera and oratorio performances by The English Concert conducted by Harry Bicket.
Carnegie Hall
Why see The English Concert?
The English Concert Return to New York's Famous Carnegie Hall
Under the artistic direction of British conductor Harry Bicket, The English Concert return to Carnegie Hall to repeat history, with Handel's opera Rodelinda, which has been buried away for three centuries. The English Concert is a famous London-based baroque orchestra who create music using period instruments.
The show will see the orchestra take on famed opera Rodelinda. What was once the hottest ticket in London's 1725 season, the story explores emotions and power. The English Concert was formed in 1973 by harpsichordist and conductor Trevor Pinnock and today, have an impressive discography that features over 100 recordings. Harry Bicket took over as director in 2007.