London Early Opera

London Early Opera is not simply a performing ensemble, but "a leading symposium" for performance practice and research into opera of the Baroque and Classical periods. The group comprises historically informed musicians, singers, musicologists, historians, and editors, working together to create concerts, opera productions, and recordings. The constant in London Early Opera's performances is conductor Bridget Cunningham. The group's performances cross genres, merging dramatic music and singing with narration and art history in performances of oratorio as well as opera. Signed in 2015 to the Signum Classics label, the group has released two albums examining the music of Handel at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and in Italy, and a new Handel in Ireland recording saw release in 2017. ~ James Manheim