The Royal Opera
Jakub Hrůša
Music Director
Oliver Mears
Director of Opera
Recitals at Lunch
Monday 15 December 2025 1pm
Please note that casting is subject to change up until the start of the performance. Please continue to check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Approximate Timings
The performance will last approximately 45–50 minutes
Cast
- Solo Violin 1
Sergey Levitin
- Solo Violin 2
Kaoru Yamada
- Violin 1
Angus Bain
- Violin 1
Anna Harpham
- Violin 2
Naori Takahashi
- Violin 2
Marion McGowan
- Viola
Emmanualla Reiter
- Viola
Geeta Nazareth
- Cello
Hetty Snell
- Cello
Lauren Steel
- Double Bass
Tony Hougham
- Harpsichord
Edward Reeve
The Orchestra of The Royal Opera House
- ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
Helen Dunne
- ORCHESTRA MANAGER
Claire Bayliss
- ASSISTANT ORCHESTRA MANAGERS
Helena Archer
Kirsten Cross
- ORCHESTRA ADMIN & PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Rebecca Newman
- ORCHESTRA OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Jemma Bogan
The Royal Opera
- Patron
HM The King
- Music Director
Jakub Hrůša
- Director of Opera
Oliver Mears
- Director of Casting
Peter Mario Katona
- Associate Director
Netia Jones
- Administrative Director
Cormac Simms
Repetoire
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) – Three Concerti Grossi
Concerto Grosso in G major, Op. 6 No. 1A tempo giusto
Allegro
Adagio
Allegro
Allegro
Concerto Grosso in C minor, Op. 6 No. 8Allemande
Grave
Andante – Allegro
Adagio
Siciliana
Allegro
Concerto Grosso in A major, Op. 6 No. 11Andante
Allegro
Largo e staccato
Allegro
Guidance
Suitable for ages 14+
Generous support from
Generously supported by Paul Hamlyn Education Fund
Further information
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