loveHandel - The Handel specialists share their love for the music of Joseph Gibbs

loveHandel - The Handel specialists share their love for the music of Joseph Gibbs

Author: Tatty Theo November 18, 2025 Duration: 40:49

Join Rachel and Tatty from The Brook Street Band as they chat all things Gibbs over a few cups of coffee! Joseph Gibbs is one of the 18th century’s best-kept secrets; his music is characterful and individual, fusing the best of Italianate virtuosity with English and quirky Gibbs-ian humour. Despite the obvious brilliance of his compositions, the 8 Solos for Violin and Basso Continuo, Op. 1 of c. 1746 are one of only two published sets of music, and there are scant references to Gibbs in the years after his death. However, the re-emergence of his portrait (painted by Thomas Gainsborough) in the early years of the 20th century sparked a curiosity and interest in Gibbs’s music, which has been described as amongst ‘the finest English violin sonatas of the century’.


Cellist Tatty Theo, founder of the award-winning Brook Street Band, invites you into her world with #loveHandel, an occasional series that feels more like a series of thoughtful, personal conversations than a formal lecture. Each episode is born from her deep and enduring passion for the baroque giant George Frideric Handel. You’ll hear her explore the intricacies of his compositions, the fascinating contours of his life, and the very specific reasons his music continues to resonate so powerfully centuries later. This isn't about dry historical facts, but about sharing a genuine enthusiasm that makes the music feel immediate and alive. Tatty’s insights, shaped by her life as a professional musician, offer a unique gateway into Handel's world, whether you're a longtime admirer or simply curious about where to begin. Tune in to discover the stories behind the scores and perhaps find yourself, as Tatty does, falling for the brilliance of Handel's work. This podcast is supported by Arts Council England and National Lottery players.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 10

#loveHandel - an occasional podcast dedicated to the great baroque composer George Frideric Handel
Podcast Episodes
Heinrich Schütz - A German in Venice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:04
To support the release of "Heinrich Schütz - A German in Venice" (First Hand Records FHR 145) , The Brook Street Band's new recording with tenor David de Winter, Tatty and David chat about the music, their love of the la…
The Dragon of Wantley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:41
Deviating from her usual Handelian subject matter Tatty Theo is joined by conductor John Andrews for a chat about John Frederick Lampe's opera "The Dragon of Wantley". Tatty, baroque cellist and founder of award-winning…
Handel's Israel in Egypt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:34
Tatty Theo delves into the history of Handel's now-famous oratorio "Israel in Egypt". Tatty, baroque cellist and founder of award-winning music ensemble The Brook Street Band, has always loved the composer George Frideri…
loveHandel - Handel's oratorios [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:53
Tatty Theo, cellist and founder of award-winning music ensemble The Brook Street Band, has always loved the composer George Frideric Handel's music. In the #loveHandel podcast, Tatty shares her passion for Handel, with i…
loveHandel - Handel's Oxford Connection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:59
Tatty Theo, cellist and founder of award-winning music ensemble The Brook Street Band, has always loved the composer George Frideric Handel's music. In the #loveHandel podcast, Tatty shares her passion for Handel, with i…
loveHandel - Handel in Italy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:17
Tatty Theo, cellist and founder of award-winning music ensemble The Brook Street Band, has always loved the composer George Frideric Handel's music. In the #loveHandel podcast, Tatty shares her passion for Handel, with i…
loveHandel - Handel's life (distilled into 17 minutes) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
Baroque cellist and founder of The Brook Street Band, Tatty Theo, gives an overview of Handel's life, from his childhood in Halle, to his first professional appointment in Hamburg, his time in Italy and his move to Londo…
loveHandel - Handel's Trio Sonatas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:13
Baroque cellist and founder of The Brook Street Band, Tatty Theo, talks about Handel's trio sonatas, some of his most beautiful chamber music, written over a 35-year period, and spanning several European countries. Tatty…