The Handel House Museum at 25 Brook Street was home to the great baroque composer George Frideric Handel from 1723 until his death in 1759. The only composer museum in London, this landmark address is where Handel composed some of the greatest music in history, including Messiah, Zadok the Priest and Music for the Royal Fireworks.
The Museum celebrates Handel's life and works, displaying portraits of Handel and his contemporaries in finely restored Georgian interiors and bringing live music back to his house. There are frequent music rehearsals, weekly concerts and special musical events in addition to regular displays and exhibitions that bring Handel's world to life.
New CD release: Handel's Eight Great Harpsichord Suites HWV 426-433 recorded by Laurence Cummings at Handel House
In November 2008, Laurence Cummings made history by recording Handel's Eight Great Harpsichord Suites in Handel's own home at 25 Brook Street. The recording is a partnership between Handel House Museum and BBC Radio 3 and is released by SOMM. Read more...
