Ashley Solomon director
RCM Baroque Orchestra
RCM Chamber Choir
Handel Acis and Galatea HWV49
The RCM Baroque Orchestra and Choir come together for a concert performance of one of the pinnacles of Handel鈥檚 operatic output, telling a thrilling story of power and passion.
Based on the story from Ovid鈥檚 Metamorphoses, Handel鈥檚 Acis and Galatea was originally written for a private performance in 1718, and was revived by the composer in 1739 鈥� the version performed during this concert.
The work was successful during Handel鈥檚 lifetime and has continued to be a firm favourite of the opera repertory, much loved for its thrilling storytelling, elegant harmonic writing, and abundance of feeling and character.
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