The mature years of composer Handel will be explored at an illustrated talk on Thursday (Nov 24), at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone.
In 1711 Handel composed the first Italian opera written specially for our English audience.
For the next 30 years he became immersed in the ups and downs of operatic activity in London, producing more than 40 works.
Then, as public interest in opera declined, he brought fresh creativity to oratorio, producing more than 20 magnificent works rich in choral drama and orchestral colour. At this event, Adrian Boynton will lead you through great moments from the operas ‘Rodelinda’, ‘Partenope’, ‘Ariodante’ and ‘Alcina’ and oratorios ‘Israel in Egypt’, ‘Samson’, ‘Solomon’, ‘Semele’ and ‘Messiah’.
Other important works of these years include the Concerto Grosso Op 3, the Organ Concerti and ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’.
Admission £5 (student £1) at the door, from 7.30pm.
