Two princesses and the world’s greatest warrior: Handel’s Alessandro receives a lively concert performance from Harry Bicket and The English Concert, almost exactly 300 years later.

‘The whole world surrenders to me. When I surrender to love, the honour will be just as great’. Alessandro is all-conquering, and the known world kneels at his feet. But the heart is a different kind of battlefield, and two rival princesses plan their own assault. Passionate, playful and brimming with melody, Handel’s Alessandro was London’s smash hit of 1726. Harry Bicket and The English Concert were described by The New York Times as the ensemble that ‘sets a standard for Handel performance in the 21st century’. Tonight, with a world-class cast, they bring a masterpiece back home.

Programme:
Handel Alessandro

Performers:
Christophe Dumaux Alessandro
Xenia Puskarz Thomas Rossane
Joélle Harvey Lisaura
Alexander Chance Cleone
Ashley Riches Clito
Anthony Gregory Leonato
The English Concert
Harry Bicket conductor