The English Concert
MusiciansEngland, United Kingdom2-10 Employees
The English Concert is a London-based ensemble that performs Baroque and Classical repertoire, emphasizing historically informed performance and a collaborative, chamber-like approach. Its live and recorded output has earned international recognition for quality, ambition, and variety, and the group seeks to connect with audiences worldwide. The founding of the orchestra dates to 1973 with Trevor Pinnock as founding director, shaping its distinctive sound. Under current artistic direction of Harry Bicket and principal guest Kristian Bezuidenhout, the ensemble maintains a balance of urgency and precision with beauty and delicacy. It collaborates with renowned artists and has launched initiatives such as Handel for All to make Handel's works freely accessible online; in 2024, it partnered with Coram International in connection with the Foundling Hospital Anthem within the Handel for All library.