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Handel in Music and Art: Bridget Cunningham & London Early Opera at Handel & Hendrix in London

Handel in Music and Art: Bridget Cunningham & London Early Opera at Handel & Hendrix in London
Handel's restored house in Brook Street
Handel’s restored house in Brook Street

Handel’s collection of art is known to have included works by Canaletto, Watteau and Poussin which he owned in his home at Brook Street. In a forthcoming concert at his house, Handel & Hendrix in London is presenting Handel in Music and Art on 8 November 2025, a recital from Bridget Cunningham (harpsichord), Danni O’Neil (soprano) and Richard Dowling (tenor) reflecting the pastoral themes in Handel’s art collection including arias from L’Allegro, Il Penseroso ed il Moderato, Semele and the Foundling Hospital Anthem.

Two days, later on Monday, 10 November, Bridget Cunningham and London Early Opera will present a lunchtime concert titled Handel at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens with countertenor Iestyn Morris of glorious music once performed at Vauxhall Gardens. The music reflects a visit to the London Pleasure Gardens which was decorated with artwork, walkways, grottos, statues and illuminated by lanterns where some of the finest music and entertainment for all the family could be heard. 

Full details from Handel & Hendrix in London’s website.


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