Players of The Hampstead Collective
Agrippina’s Betrayal
A programme centred around Handel’s Cantata of 1707 “Agrippina a condotta a morire”
Rebecca Hardwick
Rebecca Hardwick (soprano) Jacob Garside (cello, viola da gamba) and the Players of the Hampstead Collective make their WEM debut with 'Agrippina’s Betrayal'; a programme centred around Handel’s Cantata of 1707 'Agrippina a condotta a morire'.
Inspired by the tragic story of Agrippina’s fate (which Handel later expanded in 1709 into a full-scale opera), this cantata is distinctive in its devoted exploration of Agrippina’s perspective and the ensuing personal strife. In addition, works by Handel’s German predecessors, Kuhnau, Schutz, and Buxtehude offer insight into earlier Lutheran perspectives on these themes.
Inspired by the tragic story of Agrippina’s fate (which Handel later expanded in 1709 into a full-scale opera), this cantata is distinctive in its devoted exploration of Agrippina’s perspective and the ensuing personal strife. In addition, works by Handel’s German predecessors, Kuhnau, Schutz, and Buxtehude offer insight into earlier Lutheran perspectives on these themes.
Worcestershire Early Music
Sun, 1 March 2026
The Old Palace
3:30pm
£22
Full Event Details
Rebecca Hardwick (soprano) Jacob Garside (cello, viola da gamba) and the Players of the Hampstead Collective make their WEM debut with 'Agrippina’s Betrayal'; a programme centred around Handel’s Cantata of 1707 'Agrippina a condotta a morire'.
Inspired by the tragic story of Agrippina’s fate (which Handel later expanded in 1709 into a full-scale opera), this cantata is distinctive in its devoted exploration of Agrippina’s perspective and the ensuing personal strife. In addition, works by Handel’s German predecessors, Kuhnau, Schutz, and Buxtehude offer insight into earlier Lutheran perspectives on these themes.
Venue Details & Map
Location
The Old Palace
Deansway, Worcester WR1 2JE
