Turning Points is the Kings Place series where you get to explore the hidden secrets of the great composers in history. Discover things about the music you’d never learn on Wikipedia at our pre-concert events. Find out what it’s like to play Bach and Handel by asking the musicians. And hear your favourite moment again by voting for the encore.

This concert explores the virtuosic keyboard music of Bach and Handel – two great German composers who in their day enjoyed unrivalled reputations as master organ players. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 is Bach at his most exuberant, bringing together impish flute and a mighty harpsichord solo. Meanwhile, with his Organ Concertos, Handel essentially invented a new form combining chamber organ and the instruments of the Baroque orchestra. Hear them performed by the expert period instrument players of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

Before the concert, join OAE Chief Executive, Crispin Woodhead, for an exclusive PRE-CONCERT EVENT presented from the stage in Hall One. Get a guided tour of the period keyboard the Orchestra will be using, and learn how Bach and Handel were great organ improvisers as well as great composers. Free, 6.30pm–7pm.

It’s not compulsory, but to get the most out of this Turning Points performance, you’ll need to agree to pass your contact details to the OAE after you’ve bought a ticket. Then they’ll let you know about all the extra activities they have planned. You will receive further information about this on confirmation of booking.