Royal College of Music
RCM Baroque: Acis and Galatea
The RCM Baroque Orchestra and Choir come together for a concert performance of one of the pinnacles of Handel’s operatic output, telling a thrilling story of power and passion.
Based on the story from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Handel’s Acis and Galatea was originally written for a private performance in 1718, and was revived by the composer in 1739 – the version performed during this concert.
The work was successful during Handel’s lifetime and has continued to be a firm favourite of the opera repertory, much loved for its thrilling storytelling, elegant harmonic writing, and abundance of feeling and character.
RCM Chamber Choir
RCM Baroque Orchestra
Ashley Solomon director
Royal College of Music
Fri, 20 February 2026
Royal College of Music, London
7:30pm
From £9.50
Full Event Details
Handel Acis and Galatea HWV49
The RCM Baroque Orchestra and Choir come together for a concert performance of one of the pinnacles of Handel’s operatic output, telling a thrilling story of power and passion.
Based on the story from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Handel’s Acis and Galatea was originally written for a private performance in 1718, and was revived by the composer in 1739 – the version performed during this concert.
The work was successful during Handel’s lifetime and has continued to be a firm favourite of the opera repertory, much loved for its thrilling storytelling, elegant harmonic writing, and abundance of feeling and character.
RCM Chamber Choir
RCM Baroque Orchestra
Ashley Solomon director
Venue Details & Map
Location
Royal College of Music, London
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS
