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T H E G R A N G E F E S T I VA L
The Academy of Ancient Music
The Academy of Ancient Music is enormously
be continuing its artistic collaborations here
pleased to be one of two Orchestras in Residence
in 2018 with Handel’s Agrippina (directed
in The Grange Festival’s inaugural season. Opening
by Michael Chance and Robert Howarth),
with Monteverdi’s Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria, in
and in 2019 with Mozart’s Figaro (directed
the 450th anniversary of the composer’s birth,
by AAM’s Music Director, Richard Egarr).
we’re delighted to be performing alongside The
Our thanks to Michael Chance, Michael
Division Lobby’s exceptional continuo team in
Moody, and all at The Grange Festival; to all
this iconic venue in the Hampshire countryside.
those onstage and backstage; and to you, the
Working with Michael Chance on this
audience – it is your enthusiasm and support
new musical venture at The Grange is exciting
that allows us to create and deliver programmes
for his strong vision, and rewarding for his
of artistic excellence in an inspiring and
artistic excellence; and the AAM is proud to
sublime setting such as this – thank you.
Alexander Van Ingen Chief Executive Academy of Ancient Music Photo: Marco Borggreve