London Handel Players
Bach and Handel - the best of baroque
Tuesday, 17th March 2026 – 7.30pm
Great Hall, Hexham Abbey
German Geniuses - chamber music masterpieces by Bach and Handel
A real treat in store for lovers of baroque music! A whole evening devoted to Bach and Handel played by an ensemble who are among the leading specialists in 17th- and 18th-century music. The London Handel Players have thrilled audiences across the world with their performances and recordings for over twenty years. Reviews speak of their ‘virtuosity’ and ‘technical brilliance’, and of ‘outstandingly gifted players at the peak of their collective form’. Don’t miss this!
Introducing the London Handel Players
The London Handel Players celebrate their 25th anniversary this year. They appear regularly at major venues and festivals in the UK, continental Europe and North America, attracting great reviews wherever they play. Individually, members of the group also pursue busy solo, directing and conducting careers, working with many of the major early-instrument ensembles. Four of the players join us in Hexham this evening, playing flute, violin, cello and harpsichord.
Praise and recognition for the London Handel Players:
‘Soulful depth… consummate skill and musicianship’ – New York Times
‘Joyously social playing at every moment – a pleasure to listen and a treat to behold’ – Bachtrack.com
‘All in all, an end-to-end pleasure’ – Gramophone magazine
Programme
The title of this evening’s programme leaves no room for doubt – this is music by two very great composers. The focus is on their chamber music, but also includes arrangements for small ensemble of two arias from Handel’s Julius Caesar in Egypt (Giulio Cesare in Egitto).
Handel Trio Sonata in B minor, op. 2 no. 1 (HWV 386) for flute, violin and continuo
J S Bach Sonata for violin and harpsichord in B minor, BWV 1014
J S Bach Trio Sonata from the Musical Offering, BWV 1079
Handel Harpsichord Suite in F major, HWV 427
Handel Arias (arranged from Julius Caesar in Egypt, HWV 17)
○ Da Tempeste
○ Se pietà
J S Bach Organ Trio in D major for flute, violin and continuo, BWV 529
Listen to/Watch a recent performance
Se pietà – arranged from Handel’s Giulio Cesare:
A short piece by the French composer, Lully:
– and another by Purcell:
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Event details
Venue: Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Hexham, Northumberland
Date: Tuesday, 17th March 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: Online through the Hexham and District Music Society website. Also available from the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre (booking fee applies).
