![]() “Through Jesus’ trial, the chorus became horribly human, with quiet menace in the priests’ “Wir dürfen niemand töten”, through to a “Kreuzige”, that had me quailing in terror before its ferocious rage. “Bicket started the orchestra firmly, before pulling back and letting the tension mount before a magnificent entry from the chorus, and this pattern continued throughout the evening, particularly in the chorales.” “Under the direction of Harry Bicket, Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus and a fine line-up of soloists moved effortlessly between the Passion’s two time frames, bringing a new perspective on a piece I thought I knew very well.” This season, Harry also returns to Chicago Symphony for a special collaboration with the Joffrey Ballet, Orchestra of St Luke’s, Canadian Opera Company ( Le nozze di Figaro) and Santa Fe Opera. Projects with The English Concert in 2022/23, in addition to their London season and recording projects, include tours to Europe and the United States with Handel’s Solomon and a fully-staged Ariodante for Paris Opera’s Palais Garnier. Born in Liverpool, Harry studied at the Royal College of Music and the University of Oxford. In the 2019 season, he also performed Strauss’ Four Last Songs with Renée Fleming. Since taking up his position, he has conducted Cosi fan tutte, Fidelio, La Finta Giardiniera, Romeo et Juliette, Alcina and Candide. ![]() ![]() ![]() In 2013, following regular guest appearances for Santa Fe Opera, he became their Chief Conductor and in 2018 assumed the Music Directorship. Internationally renowned as an opera and concert conductor of distinction, Harry Bicket is especially noted for his interpretation of baroque and classical repertoire and since 2007 has been Artistic Director of The English Concert, one of Europe’s finest period orchestras. ![]()
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