Handel House Museum
25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London
Greater London
W1K 4HB
England
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Handel House Museum at 25 Brook Street, London was home to the great baroque composer George Frideric Handel. He lived here from 1723 until his death in 1759, and composed some of the greatest music in history, including Messiah, Zadok the Priest and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Handel House is brought to life with regular live music, exhibitions and talks.
Incidentally 23 Brook Street, now part of the museum, was home to rock legend Jimi Hendrix from 1968-69. A blue plaque commemorate his time there.
Venue Type:
Museum
Portraits of Handel and his contemporaries, early Georgian furniture, musical instruments, manuscripts.
Collection details
Fine Art, Music, Performing Arts
Key artists and exhibits
- Hudson, Mercier, Nazari
25 BROOK STREET
This exhibition traces the 300 year history of Handel’s house from its construction in 1721-22 up to the present day. As well as describing the structural changes that have happened to the building over nearly 300 years, the exhibition highlights the lives and careers of the other residents who lived and worked here after Handel’s death in 1759. Residents include an apothecary, an author, dentists, interior designer and an antique dealer.
Suitable for
Admission
Included in admission charge.
£6, £5 concession, £2 (children free on Saturday and Sunday)
FAMILY EVENT: TOURS FOR FOURS AND UP!
1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm
Discover Handel House in a fun and engaging tour that invites the whole family to join in and discover where Handel slept, ate and composed wonderful music! Tours are aimed at 4 to 9 year olds but younger siblings are also welcome.
Tours last approx 15 minutes and are drop-in.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-2:30pm
Admission
Tickets: £9, £5 students unless otherwise stated
Booking line: 020 7399 1953
LA FOLLIA
La Follia Duo present La Follia by Corelli, a sonata by JS Bach arranged for flute and cello and works by Telemann for two solo instruments. La Follia Duo are Sara Minelli (flute), Katy Whittle (cello).
Suitable for
When
6:30-7:30pm
Admission
Tickets: £9, £5 students unless otherwise stated
Booking line: 020 7399 1953
BHS WEEKEND RECTIAL: JACQUES DUPHLY
The British Harpsichord Society hosts an afternoon of music making led by Nathaniel Mander with Carole Cerasi and Rachel Factor. They will explore the exquisite and intricate harpsichord works of the Parisian Composer Jacques Duphly.
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Tickets: £9, £5 students unless otherwise stated
Booking line: 020 7399 1953
BHS RECITAL: MUFFAT, FATHER AND SON
Naoko Akutagawa performs the world premiere of recently discovered works by Father and Son composers Georg Muffat (1653-1704) and Gottlieb Muffat (1690-1770).
Suitable for
When
6:30-7:30pm
Admission
Tickets: £9, £5 students unless otherwise stated
Booking line: 020 7399 1953
AROUND THE SCANDALOUS VIRTUOSI LOUIS MARCHAND
Harpsichordist Asako Ogawa explores the music of Louis Marchand (1669-1732), one of the most famous keyboard virtuosi of his day. The programme unfolds the music of contemporary masters who crossed their paths with this scandalous celebrity.
Suitable for
When
6:30-7:30pm
Admission
Tickets: £9, £5 students unless otherwise stated
Booking line: 020 7399 1953
HANDEL AND MRS CIBBER
Handel and Mrs Cibber is an affectionate evocation of the great friendship of the composer with one of his favourite singers. This musical portrait is a celebration of words and music and will be performed by Sue Powell (writer), Nancy Cole (mezzo-soprano) and Julian Perkins (harpsichord).
Tickets: £12, £6 students
Suitable for
When
2-3:30pm
Admission
Tickets: £12, £6 students
A NOBLE ENTERTAINMENT
The Parnassian Ensemble presents virtuoso baroque works by Handel, Purcell and Croft along with other composers known to Brook Street’s most illustrious 18th century resident. The Parnassian Ensemble are Sophie Middleditch and Helen Hooker (recorders), Lynden Cranham (baroque cello) and David Pollock (harpsichord).
Suitable for
When
6:30-7:30pm
Admission
Tickets: £9, £5 students unless otherwise stated
Booking line: 020 7399 1953
MUSIQUE PARISIENNE
Music in France during the baroque period would attract the admiration of audiences and musicians from all over Europe. The Saltarello Ensemble return to perform works by Dornet, Loeillet, Morel and Telemann, accompanied by curious takes of the composer’s lives. Performers are Heidi Fardell & Kirsten Halliday (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba) and Nathaniel Mander (harpsichord).
Suitable for
When
6:30-7:30pm
Admission
Tickets: £9, £5 students unless otherwise stated
Booking line: 020 7399 1953
AN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY MUSICAL SOIRÉE
Janiculum explore this season’s theme of Domestic Music with works by JC Bach, Bononcini, Giardini, Pasquali, Handel, traditional Scottish songs, and Venetian gondoliers’ songs interspersed with contemporary letters. Janiculum are Marie Vassiliou (soprano), Harry Nicoll (tenor), John Trusler (violin), Graham Walker (cello) and Jane Clark (harpsichord).
Suitable for
When
2-3:30pm
Admission
Tickets: £9, £5 students unless otherwise stated
Booking line: 020 7399 1953
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