La Route Royale" International Organ Festival

In London, Georg Friedrich Handel established himself not only as an opera composer, but also as a virtuoso organist. Having settled in England in 1712, he charmed London audiences with his expressive playing and mastery of the instrument. During the premiere of his oratorios, the most famous of which is Messiah, he often improvised between acts, captivating the London audience. With Handel, the organ took on a theatrical dimension worthy of the finest opera scenes! Franck Marcon is a...