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The English Concert
The English Concert was founded in 1972. It was at the forefront of a revolution in the way early music was performed. Early pioneers, like TEC founder Trevor Pinnock, embraced this journey of curiosity and exploration, discovering new sounds and textures that enriched the emotional impact of the music. This also coincided with a golden age of recording technology and, through LPs, cassettes, and CDs, The English Concert soon became a household name. Outstanding musicianship was suddenly accessible to many. Since 2008, under the helm of artistic director Harry Bicket, TEC has deepened its commitment to Handel's operas and oratorios, and continued to build on its global reputation. From Carnegie Hall to the Incheon Arts Centre, with regular appearances at the BBC Proms and a residency at Garsington Opera, TEC has become known not just as a great period orchestra, but, to quote our US friends, "a great orchestra, period." Over half a century in, TEC's Handel for All project (creating performance films of all of Handel's music made available for free) provides a focus for its 'second 50 years' and is reaching new audiences who might not otherwise get to enjoy baroque music. Their trademark dynamism, whether seen on stage, on record, or on camera, feels somehow ever-renewing.

Songs

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Vivaldi: L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in B Minor, RV 580, Op. 3 No. 10: III. Allegro
Miles Golding
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Vivaldi: L'estro armonico, Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356, Op. 3 No. 6: III. Presto
Trevor Pinnock
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Winter, Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, Op. 8 No. 4: I. Allegro non molto
The English Concert
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Vivaldi: L'estro armonico, Concerto for 4 Violins in B Minor, RV 580, Op. 3 No. 10: I. Allegro
Miles Golding
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Spring, Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269, Op. 8 No. 1: I. Allegro
The English Concert

Singles & EPs

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Brich, mein Herz, Brockes Passion HWV48 (Live recording) (Live)

Single • 2026

Live performances

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Handel: Tamerlano 'D’Attra Notte gia mirasi a scorno' | The English Concert

The English Concert • 2.5K views
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Joyce DiDonato performs 'Cieca notte' from Handel's Ariodante

The English Concert • 1.9K views
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'Brich Mein Herz' - Handel's Brockes Passion HWV 48 | Handel for All

The English Concert • 3.3K views
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Joyce DiDonato performs Handel's 'Scherza infida' from Ariodante

The English Concert • 6.2K views
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Erlebach - Wer sich dem Himmel übergeben with Hugh Cutting

The English Concert • 1.4K views
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Handel: Tamerlano 'Se potessi un di placare' | The English Concert

The English Concert • 1.7K views
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Handel's Rodelinda - Dove Sei performed by Iestyn Davies - Handel for All - 4K

The English Concert • 4.7K views
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Handel: Ariodante 'Bramo aver mille vite' | The English Concert, Joyce DiDonato and Christiane Karg

The English Concert • 15K views
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Handel: Tamerlano 'Sei non mi vuol amar' | The English Concert

The English Concert • 5K views

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