George Frideric Handel's Partenope Tickets

George Frideric Handel’s Partenope (HWV 27) is a luminous example of early 18th‑century Italian opera that has found renewed life on modern stages. First performed in 1730 at London’s King's Theatre, Partenope blends Handel’s melodic generosity with a dramatic storyline set in a world of political ambition, love, and artful disguise. In 2025, ENO brings Partenope to life again in a reinterpretation that relocates the action to a 1920s Parisian surrealist milieu, under the direction of Christopher Alden and with conductor Christian Curnyn at the helm. This performer page celebrates the enduring legacy of Handel, traces the opera’s discography, and highlights upcoming tour and performance details for fans and newcomers alike.

Partenope’s journey from Italian stage phenomenon to a cornerstone of English-language concert and stage programming reflects Handel’s versatile genius. He became a British subject in 1727 and soon after shaped a distinctly English musical voice, remembered today for monumental oratorios such as Messiah (1741). Yet his operatic roots—lush arias, inventive orchestration, and expressive characters—remain integral to understanding his career arc and influence on later generations of performers and audiences.

This page provides an insider’s guide to Partenope as a performer experience: biography highlights, key discography moments, and practical details for catching the 2025 London Coliseum run. We’ve included official social links to ENO’s channels so you can follow the latest news and ticket updates directly from trusted sources.

• Upcoming performance dates: Partenope at the London Coliseum, London, from November 20 to December 6, 2025 (six performances).
• Remarkable discography milestones: 1979 Kuijken recording, 1991 Kuijken reissue, 2005 Curnyn recording, 2008 Göttingen edition by McGegan.
• Social channels: ENO’s official Partenope updates via their websites and box office pages.

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