Handel's Heroines: Lucy Crowe OBE, Bridget Cunningham & London Early Opera - Foundling Museum

Handel's Heroines: Lucy Crowe OBE, Bridget Cunningham & London Early Opera - Foundling Museum
Internationally acclaimed soprano Lucy Crowe OBE joins conductor and harpsichordist Bridget Cunningham for a spellbinding evening of opera.
Featuring music from the operas
Rodelinda
,
Cesare
and
Semele
, Lucy Crowe OBE and harpsichordist Bridget Cunningham present the best of Handel in the beautiful surroundings of the Picture Gallery.
The programme will also include Handel’s instrumental music performed by baroque musicians from
London Early Opera
as well as John Stanley’s
The Power of Music and Beauty
alongside compositions found in the Gerald Coke Handel Collection, such as
Alexander’s Feast
.
Expect a night of vocal fireworks and baroque brilliance – this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for lovers of Handel, history and opera.
There will be an opportunity to purchase drinks from our bar before the show and in the interval.
Included in ticket
Your ticket includes an exclusive, after hours opportunity to experience the Foundling Museum’s special exhibition in its final few weeks,
A Grand Chorus
:
The Power of Music
invites you to explore the life-affirming power of music through the lens of Handel’s iconic ‘Hallelujah Chorus’.
Please note that this concert was originally scheduled for 12 March.
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.
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.
Handel has never sounded better - ★★★★★
BBC Music Magazine
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2 Oct 2025 – 31 May 2026
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