Handel & Polyphemus
23rd February 2012
"Joao Fernandes is a bass to watch out for, the tone dark, gleaming and centred" - The Times
Join us to celebrate the music of Handel and his contemporaries at our annual concert to commemorate his work as governor of Coram, the UK's oldest children's charity.
The evening will entail a spectacular concert featuring excerpts from the two inspirational settings of the story of Acis, Galatea & Polyphemus (1707 & 1718) and instrumental chamber music from Joao Fernandes (bass), Martin Burgess (violin) and Friends.
The evening will also include a silent auction with truly fantastic prizesincluding a holiday in a luxury villa in the South of France and an evening in a private box at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. To preview the lots available click here.
When? Thursday, 23 February 2012.
Pre-performance food and drink starts at 6.30pm and the concert starts at 8pm
Where? Drapers’ Hall on Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DQ. Click here for a map and directions.
Dress code? lounge suit
Tickets? £85
Silent auction:
If you are unable to attend but would like to place a bid please email your bid and lot number to events@coram.org.uk . The money we raise from this auction will help fund vital services for vulnerable children. Deadline for bids 1pm Thursday 23 February.
For more information, and to book your places:
Please email events@coram.org.uk or call 020 7520 0324
contact information
49 Mecklenburgh Square
London
WC1N 2QA
Tel: 020 7520 0300
Fax: 020 7520 0301
Email: chances@coram.org.uk