A vision of an ideal nation?
Friday 19 September 2025
Handel’s Solomon presents a perfectly united and peaceful Israel, ruled by an unimpeachable king of unparalleled wisdom.
An urgent call to put creativity back at the heart of education
Thursday 4 September 2025
Reform to our education system is needed now, with cultural organisations embedding themselves in communities to deliver lasting…
Breaking (Bach) News
Wednesday 20 August 2025
There is a well-known proverb that it takes a village to raise a child.
Breaking Bach merchandise is coming soon...
Friday 25 July 2025
Nothing causes excitement at OAE HQ like the impending arrival of some fancy gear.
Sir Roger Norrington: A Tribute
Friday 18 July 2025
Sir Roger Norrington was a lodestar for both the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the historically…
Can you dance to Bach's orchestral works?
Thursday 3 July 2025
In this short video, Kim Brandstrup explains how working with young dancers at Acland Burghley School has been…
David Miller: In memoriam
Friday 6 June 2025
David Miller (1953 – 2025) had an astonishingly varied and long career that began in the heady days…
David Watkin: In memoriam
Friday 6 June 2025
Cellist David Watkin (1965 – 2025), was a hugely respected musician and a much-loved colleague and friend who…
Cracking the Enigma
Friday 23 May 2025
With the premiere of the Enigma Variations in June 1899 Edward Elgar - and British music - made…
Meet our new Rising Stars
Thursday 10 April 2025
We've chosen our next (super)group of Rising Stars of the Enlightenment. The auditions are finished and we can…
