A Laurence Cummings Recital: Travels with my Harpsichord: A Retrospective
“Laurence Cummings now ranks as one of the composer’s best advocates in the world. Self-effacing on the podium, faithful above all to the score, he matches Handel’s energy and invention with unmistakable lyricism, generosity and dignity.” The Guardian
London Handel Festival Musical Director Laurence Cummings is one of the world’s leading authorities on the music of Handel. He is in demand as a conductor with ensembles and opera companies throughout the world. Loved and admired by musicians and audiences wherever he performs, he has made the continued evolution and performance of Handel’s music part of his life’s mission.
As part of this intimate recital from Handel’s church, Laurence shares stories of how Handel’s music found its way so profoundly into his life. He will tell tales of his most memorable Handel performances and will perform some of Handel’s most loved music from the keyboard.
Repertoire
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
Tamerlano Overture HWV 18
Aria: Forte e lieto
Louis Couperin (1626–1661)
Suite in C major
Handel
Overture to Il pastor fido HWV 8
Son come navicella
François Couperin (1668–1733)
Huitième ordre
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Italian Concerto BWV 971
Handel
Overture to Theodora HWV 68
Descend, kind pity Theodora HWV 68
Handel
Suite in G minor HWV 432
Tickets: £45 / £35 / £20 / £15 / £10
Booking Dates
Monday 21 November: tickets on sale to Major Donors and Director’s Circle
Wednesday 23 November: tickets on sale to Gold Patrons
Friday 25 November: tickets on sale to Patron’s Circle
Monday 28 November: tickets on sale to Festival Benefactors
Wednesday 30th November: tickets on sale to Associate Benefactors
Friday 2 December: tickets on sale to Friends
Monday 5 December: tickets on sale to General public
