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Handel's London Rival: Choral Music by Giovanni Bononcini

  • SJE Arts St John the Evangelist, 109A Iffley Road Oxford OX4 1EH United Kingdom (map)

The Choir of The Queen's College and the Academy of Ancient Music join forces to explore the choral works of Giovanni Bononcini. Bononcini was Handel's main rival in London, and the pair were known as Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee by their contemporaries! Given how glorious his works for choir and orchestra are, it is surprising that Bononcini has now fallen into obscurity. We seek to remedy this state of affairs with tonight's concert, and we're thrilled that several of the works will receive their first performance in modern times.

Rowan Pierce soprano
Helen Charlston mezzo-soprano
Guy Cutting tenor
Giles Underwood bass

Choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford
Academy of Ancient Music
Owen Rees
director

Programme

When Saul was king over us – Giovanni Bononcini

Ave maris stella – Bononcini

Laudate pueri – Bononcini

Te Deum in D – Bononcini

Booking information

Seating will be arranged by household, with social distancing between households. There are four seating areas to choose from: Central Stalls (£30pp) , Rear Stalls (£20pp), Side Aisles (£15pp - some seats in this area have a restricted view), and Behind the Stage (£5pp no view). To book for a household of two people, in the Central Stalls for example, just add one 'Central Stalls - Admits 2’ ticket (£60) to your basket.

Please only book tickets for your own household group. Tickets are available in households of up to four. If your household is larger than four, please add multiple household tickets to the same booking, in order to reach your required number of seats.

In order to comply with the requirements for 'Track & Trace’ you will need to supply a phone number during checkout.

There are two wheelchair spaces available. These can be booked within the ‘Household of 2’ ticket section, and include a free ticket for a companion.

Practical Information

The performance duration is 75 minutes and there will be no interval. All audience members must wear a face covering, unless they are exempt from doing so. If you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19 on the day of the concert, please do not attend, but contact us to arrange a full refund.

Earlier Event: April 1
J.S. Bach - St John Passion
Later Event: September 29
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610