Early Opera Company

📸 - Ursula Paludan Monberg and Peter Moutoussis at Middle Temple Hall, May 25. Catch them this June in the Cesare performances at the Grange Festival! earlyopera.com/whats-on/

The aria compares Cesare to a “crafty Huntsman, in pursuit of prey”, making the prominent horn part a clever nod to the instrument’s traditional hunting origins. Handel’s imaginative writing helped expand the horn’s role in the world of opera orchestration! ⬇️

📯📯📯📯 Did you know Handel used FOUR horns in his opera Giulio Cesare? More importantly, do you know why this is so significant? Read below! ⬇️

The first is a collection of Overtures and Interludes — the expressive instrumental passages that set the scene, heighten the drama, and frame the story. Featuring Acis and Galatea, Partenope, Alceste, Semele, Jephtha and more! 🎶 Listen now here - tinyurl.com/7xfstmaz

We’re curating a series of Spotify playlists to share some of the finest moments from the world of Early Opera, all recorded by the EOC! 🟢 #EarlyOpera #ClassicalMusic #OperaLovers #operaplaylist

Composed in 1724, Giulio Cesare is widely regarded as one of Handel’s finest Italian operas. We invite you to join us for this thrilling new production 🎼

Tickets are now on sale for #GiulioCesare, as EOC presents #Handel’s magnificent opera seria at the prestigious @GrangeFestival this June! earlyopera.com/whats-on/ for more info on how to book tickets - we would love to see you there! #EarlyOperaCompany #EarlyOpera

Merry Christmas from us all here at the EOC! 🎄 We hope you all have a wonderful festive season 🥂 📸 - Genevieve Girling - Hilary Summers as Disinganno, Anna Dennis as Bellezza and Jorge Navarro Colorado (as Tempo on stage at @BuxtonFestival July 24 #merrychristmas #earlyopera

Our warmest thanks to the Colwinston Charitable Trust, the David Laing Foundation, the D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, @BlackstoneChbrs, @templemusicfdn, and The Worshipful Company of Paviors (@TPaviors) for their invaluable commitment to our work. #earlyoperacompany

We’re deeply grateful to the generous trusts, foundations, and partners whose support has made our events possible this year. #30thanniversary #earlyopera

#BehindTheScenes at October's “Music For Queen Mary” concert 🎶 Meet the EOC musicians: Arjan Jongsma on tenor drum, Dave Hendry and Robert Vanryne on flat trumpets, and Tom Lees with Adrian France on sackbuts. Captured moments before the concert! #EOC #Concertgebouw #earlyopera

Don’t miss it! Tune in today at 5pm 🎙️Join @BBCRadio3 presenter, Dr Hannah French, for a special hour-long episode to discuss all things EOC with founder Christian Curnyn, orchestra leader Catherine Martin and contralto soloist Hilary Summers. shorturl.at/3raVc

"If you want your Semele complete, as I do, Curnyn and his team of expert Handel stylists tick all the boxes." – Richard Wigmore, Gramophone

We’re delighted to share that EOC has been featured in @GramophoneMag “Handel’s Semele: A Guide to the Greatest Recordings”, Oct 25. We’re thrilled that Gramophone continues to recommend our complete recording of Semele on the @ChandosRecords label, conducted by @ChristianCurnyn

Tune in at 5pm on Sun 23rd Nov to BBC Radio 3's Early Music Show, where Christian Curnyn, joins presenter Hannah French for a special hour-long episode to discuss all things EOC with orchestra leader Catherine Martin and contralto soloist Hilary Summers. shorturl.at/3raVc

First performed in 1730, Partenope was Handel’s first venture into comic opera. A witty tale of love, rivalry, and mistaken identity as four suitors compete for the Queen’s heart, brought vividly to life by Handel’s sparkling arias and orchestral brilliance. #whatsonLondon

Don’t miss Partenope at @LondonColiseum , running from 20th Nov - 6th Dec. EOC artistic director Christian Curnyn conducts this charming production featuring a joyful blend of wit, virtuosity, and #Handel’s captivating music. #earlyopera #christiancurnyn #operalovers