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English Touring Opera: Handelfest

English Touring Opera: Handelfest
English Touring Opera presents a week-long celebration, marking the 250th anniversary of the death of England's greatest composer.

Tuesday 27th October: Flavio
Wednesday 28th October: Teseo
Thursday 29th October: Tolomeo
Friday 30th October: Alcina
Saturday 31st October: Ariodante

*NEW WORKSHOP ADDED*

According to Handel

Lasting just over an hour, this workshop is set on this particular day and is performed in character. Featuring arias and instrumental music from Teseo, performed by members of the stage cast. As well as introducing this amazing music, the session looks also at the world of Handel the composer, and the pressures on the working artist.

Free for Handelfest Passport Holders/ £4. Book on 01684 892277.

From 27th October To 31st October

Prices £20 - £24 2 operas for £35 3 operas for £45 4 operas for £54 5 operas for £60

Venue Festival Theatre

Genre Concerts

 
Press Reviews

open quote marks An astonishing achievement... the theatrically emerges with effortless artifice close quote marks

- THE SUNDAY TIMES

open quote marks A damn good evening's entertainment...if you're never tried opera before, don't think about it - just book and go.' close quote marks

- The Guardian

open quote marks James Conway promised a serious answer to those would turn Handel into a clown and he delievers. His stagin of Alxina for English Touring Opera casts a spell from its first moments.' close quote marks

- TImes

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