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An English Baroque Journey – Wigmore Hall, London

Date
Friday, 30 October 2026
Time
19:30
Duration
02:00
Venue
Wigmore Hall
Address
36 Wigmore St, London W1U 2BP, UK
City
London
Organisation
Wigmore Hall
Price range
18 £ – 50 £

About this event

An English Baroque Journey is a curated concert program exploring the rich musical heritage of England’s Chapel Royal during the 17th and 18th centuries. The production highlights the evolution of English sacred and instrumental music in the years surrounding Oliver Cromwell’s Republic and the subsequent Restoration of the monarchy. The artistic vision centers on the stylistic developments noted by historical figures such as Samuel Pepys, who observed in 1662 that the music of the Chapel Royal had become "more full than it was" following the restoration of Charles II. The program traces this emotional and structural expansion through the works of key composers who served the English court, culminating in the majestic choral writing of George Frideric Handel.

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