After the rise of public concerts in eighteenth-century London a group of the nobility established a new concert series, the ‘Concert of Antient Music’.
The concerts were patronised by the nobility and gentry, including King George III, and became known as the ‘King’s Concerts’. The King was an ardent admirer of Handel’s music, and even instructed that an extra concert, a performance of Messiah, be given annually for the benefit of The Royal Society of Musicians. In this illustrated online talk Colin Coleman outlines the history of the series, its patrons, performers and repertoire.

This event is online via Zoom. A link will be emailed to ticket holders shortly before the event begins. Don’t forget to check your spam folder if you don’t receive the email in your inbox.

Tickets are free, but donations are welcomed.