Wednesday 8 February, 7-8pm
Riccardo Primo, an opera for a Royal occassion
Terence Best
In the spring of 1727, when Handel first drafted the opera Riccardo Primo, he naturally had no idea that George I would die within a month. It was for him a most fortunate coincidence that for the ensuing coronation of George II he had ready composed an opera which glorified one of George’s most charismatic predecessors on the British throne.
Venue Savile Club, 69 Brook Street, London W1K 4ER
Drinks reception from 6.30pm
Tickets Free but booking essential. Please call booking line for tickets on 020 7399 1953