"Too Hot To Handel" Opera at Goodenough College

Goodenough College and the Armonico Consort are pleased to present two performances of “Too Hot to Handel” on 15 and 16 April 2015, to be held in the College’s prestigious Great Hall.

“Too Hot to Handel” is a hilarious - and at times deeply moving - romantic comic opera telling the tale of an `average Joe’ who rescues a glamorous opera singer's beloved dog. They fall in love, but as the leading lady makes her way in the music business, this tale of 'boy meets girl' reveals that all's not fair in love and opera.

Running through the opera are some of Handel’s most famous arias and duets and all who attend should be prepared for one or two surprises….

Tickets are £12 (£5 for College Members) and may be booked via Eventbrite (search "Too Hot To Handel").

Doors open at 7pm and the performances last from 7.30 - 9.30pm (including an interval).

Goodenough College
London House
Mecklenburgh Square
London
WC1N 2AB

Goodenough College is an independent educational charity and home to outstanding international postgraduate students and their families in London. Situated in one of central London’s most beautiful garden squares, its mission is to ‘develop future leaders…irrespective of background, where mutual understanding and respect are fostered and intellectual, cultural and social interactions are nurtured.’

Goodenough College is an academic community with a thriving extra-curricular programme. Members study at institutions all over London, many of which are within easy walking distance. The College is close to major transport links including the Eurostar and several underground stations which link directly to Heathrow Airport.

Armonico Consort is one of the largest and most innovative organisations of its kind in the UK, existing to inspire audiences with its unique programmes. Through concerts such as ‘Supersize Polyphony’ and ‘Naked Byrd’, and operas in new English translations including ‘Too Hot to Handel’, ‘Baroque around the Block’ and ‘Monteverdi’s Flying Circus’, Armonico seeks to facilitate access to exceptional and exciting music for as broad an audience as possible.

The group works with the finest musical talent using authentic period instruments, performing up to fifty concerts a year across the country and beyond. They regularly work with the best solo musicians in the world, with recent partnerships including Sir Willard White, Nicola Benedetti, Dame Emma Kirkby and Elin Manahan Thomas. They have received critical acclaim for their performances and recordings, with several five star reviews from The Times and The Independent.