Israel in Egypt – Handel Israel in Egypt George Frideric Handel adopted the oratorio style out of necessity: He had made a good living in England as an opera promoter (and sometime composer), but in the 1730’s Italian opera had lost much of its appeal. Both Handel and his competitors were victims of the popularity…

Great Britain, Great Britten! The title of this concert– “Great Britain, Great Britten”– alludes to the centenary, on November 22, 2013, of the English composer, conductor and pianist (Edward) Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Britten, born on St. Cecilia’s Day– Cecilia is the patron saint of music, and from his birth his parents expected music of him!…