Separated by a wall and 200 years are the homes of two musicians who chose London and changed music. See how they lived at Handel & Hendrix in London.
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Operating as usual
We're still closed for now, but finally getting ready to reopen!
Tickets have just gone on sale for Fridays and Saturdays from May 21st - 20th June.
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Happy birthday George Frideric Handel, who was born on this day in 1685.
Thank you for all the inspirational music 🙏
Which of his pieces will you be listening to today?
"Historic house museums serve as a way to time travel to the past and see firsthand how our predecessors lived—and, in the case of the former homes of famous musicians, chances are, some of your favorite songs may have been written under that very roof."
Great to be featured in this round up of musicians' former homes around the globe by House Beautiful alongside the likes of Louis Armstrong House Museum, Mozarthaus Vienna, Bob Marley Museum & Beethoven-Haus Bonn.
Which house is your favorite?
We've added some colour to Brook Street!
Find out about our collaboration with London-based artist Iona Rowland Art to fill the window-space next to our front entrance: https://handelhendrix.org/new-jimi-hendrix-inspired-public-artwork-revealed-brook-street/
Coming soon. Keep an eye out!
Research and experimentation for my upcoming Jimi Hendrix mural at Handel & Hendrix in London. The public installation will be on view from Thursday on Brook St in Mayfair. The artwork will be outside so accessible for those who live nearby - I hope it brings some colour, fun and positivity to the streets of London⚡️☮️⚡️
Harpischordist Róza Bene has recorded this concert video for us a relacement for her concert that was scheduled to take place at Handel House this week.
Help us support our amazing musicians with a donation to Handel House: https://handelhendrix.org/get-involved/support-us/donate/
Programme:
- Handel: Suite in G minor HWV 432 – Overture, Andante, Allegro, Sarabande, Gigue, Passacaille
- Buxtehude: Suite in G minor BuxWV 241 – Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue
- JS Bach: ’English’ Suite No. 3 in G minor BWV 808 – Prélude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gavotte, Gigue
Watch the full Handel House Talent Showcase concert video recorded in Handel's Music Room at the end of last year.
Music by JS Bach, Handel, Monteverdi & more.
Some of our incredible group of Handel House Talent musicians performed a selection of Baroque Chamber music for us in Handel's Music Room at 25 Brook Street...
Watch the full Handel House Talent Showcase concert video recorded in Handel's Music Room at the end of last year.
Music by JS Bach, Handel, Monteverdi & more.
Some of our incredible group of Handel House Talent musicians performed a selection of Baroque Chamber music for us in Handel's Music Room at 25 Brook Street...
"Now a museum dedicated to the two music icons, the bedroom in the upstairs flat has been restored to Hendrix’s exact tastes, with bohemian rugs, intricate wall hangings, and retro knick-knacks – and it includes that all-important vinyl collection."
Thanks TechRadar!
Don’t write off your old turntable
ESE & The Vooduu People
One of the better memories of 2020 – ESE & The Vooduu People play Handel & Hendrix in London back in February. It was a great three-set show in a wonderful venue, to which we hope to return one day.
Ese Okorodudu Sheena Pharoah Russell Maťey Cernx
Happy Christmas everybody! We hope you all get something good from Santa today.
#jimihendrix #handelandhendrix #HendrixFlat
Merry Christmas from all of us at Handel & Hendrix in London.
We hope you enjoy this version of The First Nowell recorded in Handel's Music Room last week.
It features some of this year's incredible group of Handel House Talent musicians:
Abel Balazs (violin)
Lucia Capellaro (cello)
Katie Lewis (oboe)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Anna Cavaliero (soprano)
Frances Gregory (mezzo-soprano)
& Pawel Siwczak accompanying them on harpsichord.
More of this performance to come very soon!
Matterport
Jimi Hendrix & George Frederic Handel are music icons separated by the ages, but this Brook Street address in #London ties together their uncanny synchronicities. Special to the #3Dtour of Handel & Hendrix in London, sit in the room where Hendrix's friends, including George Harrison of the Beatles, would hold jam sessions, listen to music and swap stories.
https://bit.ly/3p0POHp
Jimi Hendrix's flat is featured in Phaidon.com's new book Life Meets Art: an inspiring collection of the extraordinary private spaces of 250 of the world's most creative people, past and present.
Have a look inside at Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/361132463875470267/
A Story Pin by Phaidon
Jimi Hendrix's flat is featured in Phaidon.com's new book Life Meets Art: an inspiring collection of the extraordinary private spaces of 250 of the world's most creative people, past and present.
Have a look inside at Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/361132463875470267/
A Story Pin by Phaidon
In case you missed it, read about our recent project recreating Jimi Hendrix's hi-fi with Bang & Olufsen & watch our video with Nabihah Iqbal testing it out.
Via The Vinyl Factory.
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Read about our recent project to recreate Jimi Hendrix's home listening setup in Forbes.
When Jimi Hendrix lived in London back in the 1960s, he owned a top-flight stereo system. The museum that has recreated his 1960s abode now owns a fully working version of Jimi's stereo as well as the records he loved listening to.
Rotosound Music Strings
To commemorate Jimi Hendrix’s birthday today we’ve donated a set of #RotosoundStrings supplied to #JimiHendrix in 1967 to the Handel & Hendrix in London museum. They will be on display alongside other possessions and period-correct items in the flat where Jimi lived from 1968-69.
We recently discovered this pack of #Supertone strings in our archives alongside a few photos of Jimi taken with Rotosound’s Alan Marcuson.
Our founder, James How, recalled that “Jimi Hendrix was not pleased with the sounds he would get when he bit his strings, so I developed a gauge that he thought ‘tasted’ right.”
#happybirthdayhendrix #happybirthdayjimi #jimi #hendrix #hendrixmuseum #hendrixflat #hendrixstrings #hendrixtone #rotosound #rotosoundplayer #iconic #hendrixguitar #vintagetone #museumpiece #museumlover #londonmusic #guitar #guitarist #guitargram #guitarplayer #sixtiesguitar #60sguitars #guitarlife🎸 Guitar Interactive Magazine
We've been busy behind the scenes recently at Handel & Hendrix in London, recreating the exact home audio setup that Jimi Hendrix had when he lived at 23 Brook Street in London.
This collaboration with Bang & Olufsen, Lowther Loudspeakers & LEAK has brought back the exact listening experience Jimi Hendrix had in his Mayfair flat in 1969.
We asked musician, DJ and huge Hendrix fan Nabihah Iqbal to come and test it out, and tell us about her favourite LPs in Hendrix's record collection.
Film by Max Presky Cinematographer, made with the support of Art Fund.
Find out more about the project here: https://handelhendrix.org/learn/about-hendrix/recreating-jimi-hendrixs-home-audio-setup/
Jimi Hendrix was born on this day 78 years ago.
Happy birthday Jimi!
The top floor of 23 Brook Street is the Hendrix Flat where Jimi Hendrix lived with his girlfriend, record player and guitar from 1968-69. Step back in time to 60s London and visit the room where he slept, partied, worked and relaxed. Understand the man at Handel & Hendrix in London.
We've been busy behind the scenes recently at Handel & Hendrix in London, recreating the exact home audio setup that Jimi Hendrix had when he lived at 23 Brook Street in London.
This collaboration with Bang & Olufsen, Lowther Loudspeakers & LEAK has brought back the exact listening experience Jimi Hendrix had in his Mayfair flat in 1969.
We asked musician, DJ and huge Hendrix fan Nabihah Iqbal to come and test it out, and tell us about her favourite LPs in Hendrix's record collection.
Film by Max Presky Cinematographer, made with the support of Art Fund.
Find out more about the project here: https://handelhendrix.org/learn/about-hendrix/recreating-jimi-hendrixs-home-audio-setup/
Did anyone see the Hendrix Flat on Channel 4 News last Friday?
We caught up with them to chat about Jimi's legacy.
Watch here: https://www.channel4.com/news/new-footage-of-jimi-hendrix-performing-at-foot-of-hawaii-volcano-released
No plans tonight? Royal Opera House are streaming their production of Ariodante, Handel's first opera for Covent Garden.
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"What a great day out".
Loving the latest review for us over on Tripadvisor.
We can't wait to be welcoming visitors back to the house again as soon as it's possible.
"By now Handel had moved into the new house on Brook Street that would be his home for the rest of his life; it is open today as a museum, its name – Handel & Hendrix in London – reflecting the fact that two centuries later another celebrated musician would move in next door."
Great article from The Guardian.
Hallelujah! This week, the composer whose music illuminated Georgian London, and who refined the art of bringing emotion alive in works that still resonate for us today
Due to the upcoming second lockdown Handel & Hendrix in London will be closing to the public from the 5th November until further notice. For now, tickets will not be on sale for any future dates. If you have bought a ticket for an upcoming Saturday via our website or over the phone with us you will have received an automatic refund.
On a more positive note we will still be able to process any online shop orders throughout the lockdown so please check out our Etsy page if you are after a Handel or Hendrix fix in the meantime: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HandelHendrixLondon
We look forward to welcoming you to the museum once we are able to safely re-open according to government guidelines, and will post any further information regarding our re-opening on our website and social media channels. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or queries.
Classic FM
Eboracum Baroque performs Handel, in the composer’s former house.
These fantastic young players are crowdfunding to make a recording of the great baroque composer’s masterpiece, his ‘Messiah’. Do support them if you can 👉 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/handels-messiah-recording
Half of our tickets for this Saturday have already sold.
Book while you still can here: https://handel-and-hendrix-in-london.arttickets.org.uk/
The Meyer Dancers
You won't want to miss this GROOVY PEOPLE!
Join us this Sunday at 5pm for a psychedelic virtual Go-Go class streamed LIVE from Hendrix's bedroom! Handel & Hendrix in London
No previous experience is needed for our classes, all welcome!
It's also Halloween themed so dressing up is optional!
Have you booked yet Voodoo Child? 🧡⚡️
Click below to join us!
This Sunday evening join The Meyer Dancers for a virtual Halloween-inspired Go-Go Dancing class live from the Hendrix Flat.
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/psychedelic-go-go-dancing-special-with-the-meyer-dancers-halloween-special-tickets-125174727981
A Groovy Go-Go Dance into Halloween with this Psychedelic Go-Go Class led by The Meyer Dancers!
25 Brook Street
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W1K 4HB
Tube: Bond Street, Oxford Street. Buses: All buses to Oxford Street (near Oxford Circus and Bond Street tube stations).
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
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Harpsichordist Asako Ogawa presents this beautiful piece that she would have performed at her concert Souvenir of Lully at Handel House this week.
This afternoon we would have had a concert by the amazingly talented Handel House Talent musician Jonatan Bougt Guitar & Theorbo. Instead enjoy this video from Jonatan bringing the music of his programme from his home to yours! Please note that in an attempt to mitigate the financial losses made by our fantastic rosta of musicians, we have taken the decision to pay all our performers regardless of concert cancellations. If you wish to support this with a donation of your own it would be a hugely appreciated and timely contribution to The Handel House Trust: https://handelhendrix.org/get-involved/support-us/donate/
Tonight Handel House would have hosted a recital entitled Handel at Eastertide. Instead, musicians Clara Kanter (mezzo-soprano), Kate Conway (viola da gamba), and Satoko Doi-Luck (harpsichord) have created this video of one of the Handel pieces they would have performed.
Usually every Tuesday evening we would have a concert of Baroque music in Handel's Music Room at 25 Brook Street. For the time being we'll be sharing online versions of the concerts we had planned for the next few months. Starting things off is harpsichordist Satoko Doi-Luck with two Handel pieces from her concert programme 300 Years Young. https://www.satokodoi-luck.com/
Our resident guitarist Nigel Jones Guitar Lessons has got a challenge for any guitarists out there! Film yourself jamming over the top and tag Handel & Hendrix in London in your response. Go for it!
If you've never been to one of our Friday Lates, now's your chance. Join us at our Friday Late - Woodstock Anniversary Party on August 16. Tickets: https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/woodstock-friday-late/ 🎥: Sidney Berthier
Today is Handel's 334th Birthday! In celebration here is a clip of Joyce DiDonato & Antonio Pappano performing Handel's aria Piangero here at 25 Brook Street. Part of the upcoming BBC documentary Pappano's Greatest Arias which airs on BBC Four tomorrow at 9pm.
50 years ago, on 18 February 1969, Jimi Hendrix headlined the Royal Albert Hall then came back to his flat here on Brook Street for a small gathering, where this film of him playing Hound Dog was recorded.
Myles Eastwood the third finalist from our Battle of the Guitarists. Like and share if this is your favourite of our 3 finalists. The video with the most views at the end of next week wins our top prize - a private party in the Hendrix Flat. Thanks to Marshall Amplificationon for the amp, Macari's Official for the fuzz pedal and Sidney Berthier for helping us film.
Nik Cross the second finalist from our Battle of the Guitarists. Like and share if this is your favourite of our 3 finalists. The video with the most views at the end of next week wins our top prize - a private party in the Hendrix Flat. Thanks to Marshall Amplification for the amp, Macari's Official for the fuzz pedal and Sidney Berthier for helping us film.
Glauco Alves the first finalist from our Battle of the Guitarists. Like and share if this is your favourite of our 3 finalists. The video with the most views at the end of next week wins our top prize - a private party in the Hendrix Flat. Thanks to Marshall Amplification for the amp, Macari's Official for the fuzz pedal and Sidney Berthier for helping us film.
There’s nothing quite like a concert in Handel’s Music Room. Find out what we have coming up - https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/
To celebrate Handel’s birthday we’re open for free today with The Amadè Players performing every hour. Hallelujah!
23 & 25 Brook Street, London, the former addresses of 1960s guitar icon Jimi Hendrix and 18th century composer George Frideric Handel are now Handel & Hendrix in London. This short film explains how each of our famous residents used their instruments of choice. Featuring Nat Mander on harpsichord and Nigel Jones on guitar. Find out more here - https://handelhendrix.org/
A video from when we opened Jimi Hendrix's London Flat at 23 Brook Street, Mayfair to the public.
A little intro to Handel House and the Hendrix Flat.
Katarzyna Kowalik performing Handel's piece popularly known as The Harmonious Blacksmith on the 18th century harpsichord in Handel's Music Room at Handel House, 25 Brook Street, London.
A little snapshot of how we celebrated the 300-year anniversary of Handel's Water Music two weeks ago! The Amadè Players The Georgian Dining Academy
Love watching Block4 rehearse for their concerts here at 25 Brook Street. Make sure you don't miss out on any of their upcoming events: - Thursday, 27th of July at 18:30 - Thursday, 3rd of August at 14:00 - Saturday, 5th of August at 14:00 - Thursday, 10th of August at 18:30 More information at: https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/
Sometimes the best moments aren't planned. Today at Handel House one of our guided tours burst spontaneously into song! Stetson University
25 Brook Street is the house that belonged to Handel and the place where he composed some of the world’s most enduring Baroque music such as Zadok the Priest, Music for the Royal Fireworks and Messiah. Visit the rooms where he ate, slept, rehearsed and entertained in a modest mid-terraced house for the last 36 years of his life and understand the man behind these incredible works.
The top floor of 23 Brook Street is the flat where Jimi Hendrix lived with his girlfriend, record player and guitar from 1968-69. Step back in time to 60s London and visit the room where he slept, partied, worked and relaxed. Come and see Hendrix’s only recognized home in the world.
See them together under one roof at Handel & Hendrix in London. Find out more - https://handelhendrix.org/
