Acis and Galatea - Midsummer Festival (Hardelot) (2024) - Acis and Galatea - Midsummer Festival (Hardelot) (2024)

Description

"This major work in the history of British music was created around 1718 at Cannons Castle, at the home of James Brydges, Duke of Chandos, one of Handel's protectors. Acis and Galatea is presented as a chamber opera in which Handel uses all his talents: the beauty of the melodies, the intelligence of the harmony and above all his sense of theater makes it one of his most successful works And, unsurprisingly, it has remained his most popular throughout. of the 18th century. After Venus and Adonis by John Blow in 2023, the Ensemble Masques continues its exploration of English semi-operas which find their place in the intimate setting of Elizabethan theater."

More information is available on the official website of the festival.