La Nuova Musica
Handel's Lovers: A Recital of Operatic Arias & Duets
With James Hall (countertenor) and Mary Bevan MBE (soprano)
Handel was the greatest showman Europe has ever known. His operas – by turns erotic, desirous, sensual and blissful – are full of pulsating arias written for the finest singers of his age. He paints the complexity and subtlety of his lovers using the voice to express the heights and depths of human experience, placing duets at the moment of climax (be that desire or despair). They remain some of his greatest treasures.
The programme pairs arias and duets from a contrasting selection of Handel’s most famous works. Together with Salisbury’s own David Bates and La Nuova Musica, we are delighted to welcome Soprano Mary Bevan MBE and Salisbury-raised countertenor James Hall – both at the peak of their craft – singing Handel’s powerful and vivid music.
Performers:
Mary Bevan MBE soprano
James Hall countertenor
La Nuova Musica
David Bates conductor/director
Celebrate Voice
Sat, 25 October 2025
The Medieval Hall, Salisbury
7:00pm
£32-£40 (conc. available)
Full Event Details
La Nuova Musica presents a glorious Handel celebration created exclusively for the Celebrate Voice Festival.
Handel was the greatest showman Europe has ever known. His operas – by turns erotic, desirous, sensual and blissful – are full of pulsating arias written for the finest singers of his age. He paints the complexity and subtlety of his lovers using the voice to express the heights and depths of human experience, placing duets at the moment of climax (be that desire or despair). They remain some of his greatest treasures.
The programme pairs arias and duets from a contrasting selection of Handel’s most famous works. Together with Salisbury’s own David Bates and La Nuova Musica, we are delighted to welcome Soprano Mary Bevan MBE and Salisbury-raised countertenor James Hall – both at the peak of their craft – singing Handel’s powerful and vivid music.
Performers:
Mary Bevan MBE soprano
James Hall countertenor
La Nuova Musica
David Bates conductor/director
Venue Details & Map
Location
The Medieval Hall, Salisbury
Sarum St. Michael Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EY
