George Frideric Handel

OrpheusPDX Presents ACIS, GALATEA & POLYPHEMUS (ACI, GALATEA E POLIFEMO)
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

Portland's professional opera company OrpheusPDX kicks off its third season with George Frideric Handel's Acis, Galatea & Polyphemus (Aci, Galatea e Polifemo).

Boyz II Men Joins the San Francisco Symphony For Two Holiday Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

Legendary Grammy Award-winning group Boyz II Men will join conductor Edwin Outwater and the San Francisco Symphony for two special holiday performances, December 17 and 18, 2024, as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s 2024 Holidays with the Symphony season.

The Dessoff Choirs Announces 2024-2025 And 100th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

The Dessoff Choirs celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exciting 2024-2025 season featuring diverse choral works and special events.

Chatham Baroque Unveils 2024-25 Concert Series Featuring Guest Artists, Renowned Ensembles & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024

Chatham Baroque has revealed its 2024/2025 Concert Series featuring a diverse lineup of Baroque and early music performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at PARTENOPE at San Francisco Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 16, 2024

San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Summer Season continues with George Frideric Handel’s Partenope in director Christopher Alden’s award-winning production. Check out photos here!

Review: SPRING, STRINGS, AND TASTY THINGS at Green-Wood Cemetery Was Delightful
by Eliana Sara - May 31, 2024

Sometimes macabre, sometimes whimsical, always beautiful, Death of Classical presents some of the most unique classical music and opera experiences in New York City. Their immersive May 24th event continued their tradition of weird yet lovely death-based musical fare straight out of crypts, graveyards, and catacombs.

PARTENOPE Comes to San Francisco Opera This June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Summer Season will continue June 15 with George Frideric Handel’s Partenope in director Christopher Alden’s award-winning production.

Anthony Hopkins Will Play George Frideric Handel in Biopic THE KING OF COVENT GARDEN
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024

According to reportsm Anthony Hopkins will be taking on another real-life figure by playing composer George Frideric Handel in a new biopic from Andrew Levitas, director of Minimata. The script for the film, titled The King of Covent Garden, was written by playwright and professor Tim Slover and centers on Handel while he creates his 1741 masterpiece, Messiah.

Semperoper Dresden Announces 2024/25 Programme
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

Discover the 2024/25 programme of the Semperoper Dresden. Get the latest updates on performances, artists, and premieres in the upcoming season at one of Germany's most renowned opera houses.

World Premiere, DC Premieres & More Set for National Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024

The National Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!

BACH WEEK FESTIVAL To Take Final Bow With 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2024

Celebrate the final season of the Evanston-based BACH WEEK FESTIVAL, a beloved Chicago spring tradition since 1974. The 50th anniversary season, running from April 26 to May 5, 2024, will conclude with J. S. Bach's final sacred masterpiece, the Mass in B Minor.

MasterVoices Continues Season With the New York City Premiere of TO MY ARMS / RESTORE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

MasterVoices continues its 2023-24 season on March 22-23 at NYU Skirball with the New York City Premiere of Varone’s To My Arms / Restore.

HANDEL: MADE IN AMERICA Premiers At The Met On February 15 & 16
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

On February 15 and 16, the world premiere of Handel: Made in America will be performed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

San Francisco Opera's 101st Season Continues With The 2024 Summer Season May 30-June 30
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

San Francisco Opera's 101st season continues May 30–June 30 at the War Memorial Opera House with the highly anticipated American premiere of Kaija Saariaho's final opera, INNOCENCE, along with Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE (DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE) and Handel's PARTENOPE, presented in award-winning productions.

HANDEL: MADE IN AMERICA Comes to The Met Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

On February 15 and 16, the world premiere of Handel: Made in America will be performed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, directed by Pat Eakin Young and written and performed by Terrance McKnight.

Anthony Roth Costanzo to Headline Princeton Symphony Orchestra Concerts in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023

In the new year, Metropolitan Opera star, GRAMMY@ Award winner, and Princeton University alum Anthony Roth Costanzo will headline the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO) January 13-14 concerts.

Long Beach Camerata Singers Performs Handel's MESSIAH, December 21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

Love Handel's Messiah but hate to fight the traffic to drive out of town to hear it? Hallelujah!  You can hear this magnificent oratorio right here in Long Beach when Long Beach Camerata Singers' 100-voice choir presents this brilliant work with Tesserae Baroque Orchestra and 4 professional soloists. 

LA Phil's Deck the Hall & More Lead BroadwayWorld's West Coast Holiday Top Picks
by Team BWW - Dec 8, 2023

As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our West Coast picks!

Composers Concordance to Present The Centuries Trio With Friends at Kostabi World in Chelsea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023

Join Composers Concordance on December 22nd at Kostabi World in Chelsea for a unique performance by The Centuries Trio With Friends. This 21st century piano trio features electric guitar, cello da spalla, and piano, and will showcase music from every century. Don't miss this innovative blend of classical, jazz, and modern sounds.