Israel in Egypt

London Handel Festival's Principal Ensemble in Residence, Arcangelo, and their Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen open the 2027 Festival and their 2027 residency with a performance of Israel in Egypt.

Performed in an adaptation of the rarely heard 1756 version of Israel in Egypt, this Old Testament choral blockbuster contains some of Handel's most thrilling and visceral music. With monumental choruses, dramatic arias and some of Handel's most electrifying orchestral writing, Israel in Egypt is a work of extraordinary scale and unrivalled theatrical power.

Renowned for their captivating performances and world-class artistry, Arcangelo and Cohen have developed a global reputation for their performances of Handel's great dramatic works.