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Add to my Calendar 30-01-2018 18:30 30-01-2018 20:30 36 Total Eclipse In 1751, struggling with a gradual loss of sight, Handel embarked on a new oratorio, Jephtha.It would be his last. Guy Withers (tenor) and Bertie Baigent (harpsichord) will perform pieces of music featured in Handel’s eventful 1751 season at Covent Garden. Handel and Hendrix in London, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Handel and Hendrix in London
23 & 25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 4HB
England

Programme

George Frideric Handel – Belshazzar, HWV 61
George Frideric Handel – Samson, HWV 57
George Frideric Handel – Jephtha, HWV 70
George Frideric Handel – Messiah, HWV 56

Performers

Guy Withers – tenor
Bertie Baigent – harpsichord

Programme Note

In 1751, struggling with a gradual loss of sight, Handel embarked on a new oratorio, Jephtha.
It would be his last. Guy Withers (tenor) and Bertie Baigent (harpsichord) will perform pieces of music featured in Handel’s eventful 1751 season at Covent Garden.

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