Praised by the New York Times for their “soulful depth” and “consummate skill and musicianship,” this world-class chamber ensemble of leading period-instrument specialists is like no other.
In collaboration with The Handel Institute’s 2025 conference, this programme will explore the music of George Frideric Handel in context with works by his close friends and colleagues in Germany, Italy and Britain.
Programme:
Handel: Trio Sonata in C major HWV 403 for 2 violins and continuo
Allegro; Andante larghetto; Allegro; Allegro
Pietro Castrucci: Sonata Op.1 No.11 in E major for violin & continuo
Adagio; Allegro-Adagio; Gavotta Allegro
Geminiani, arr. Barsanti: Trio Sonata Op.1 No.9 in F major for 2 violins & continuo
Largo-Andante; Andante; Allegro
Telemann: Quartet in G major (Concerto Primo from 6 Quadri) TWV 43:G1 Grave-Allegro; Largo-Presto; Largo-Allegro
Quantz: Flute Concerto in A major No.12 QV 4:6
Allegro; Larghetto; Presto
Haym: Sonata da Camera No.4 for violin & continuo
Largo; Allegro; Largo; Allegro
Handel: Sonata in G minor for viola da gamba & continuo HWV 364b
Larghetto, Allegro, Adagio, Allegro
Sammartini: Sonata Op.13 No.1 in G major for flute & continuo
Andante; Allegro assai; Adagio; Allegro assai
Handel: ‘What tho’ I trace’ from Solomon, arranged for flute, 2 violins & continuo
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