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Friday Late Muso Act III
Night has fallen on the homes of George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix. Once the doors are closed and the museum staff have gone home, something magical stirs. A harpsichord tinkles and floorboards creak as a troupe of musical improvisers sneak in at tw
Mayfair, London
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Introducing Monsieur Buffardin
Buffardin had music written for him by JS Bach, was a member of the acclaimed Dresden Court Orchestra and taught up-and-coming stars such as Johann Joachim Quantz. This concert presents music written for and played by Buffardin and will be full of virtuos
Mayfair, London
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Various – Pieces performed by French flautist JG Buffardin
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Mirjam Munzel – recorder
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Malcolm Proud – harpsichord
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Samuel Coles – flute
Ursula Leveaux – bassoon
Andrew Brownell – harpsichord
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Various – an exploration of the twin themes of night and dawn
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Daniel Thomson – tenor
Din Ghani – lute
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Olwen Foulkes – recorder
Nathaniel Mander – harpsichord
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Along Came a Spider
This programme explores the curative melodies created by 16th and 17th century musicians for victims of venomous spider bites who were offered no medicinal cure or relief
Mayfair, London
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Various – curative melodies for victims of poisonous spider bites
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The Soul of Portugal
This recital explores 18th and 19th century Portuguese repertoire ranging from Renaissance and Baroque to classical, fado, religious and folk music.
Mayfair, London
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Iria Perestrelo – soprano
Sílvia Lopes – accordian
Isabel Calado – harpsichord
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Froberger: A Lasting Legacy
Born 400 years ago, Johann Jakob Froberger (1616-1667) is one of the most influential keyboard composers of the 17th century. A contrasted selection of his works will be performed
Mayfair, London
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Various – A selection of works by Johann Jakob Froberger
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Katherine May – harpsichord
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Torments of Love
Chaconne Ensemble will present a vibrant and exciting programme exploring repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries, from Monteverdi to Handel. The music revolves around the delight and pain of experiencing love.
Mayfair, London
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Various – repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries, from Monteverdi to Handel.
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Young Mozart
2016 marks the 250th anniversary of the end of the European grand tour undertaken by the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Yeo Yat-Soon (harpsichord) celebrates this tour with music by Mozart alongside some of the musicians he met in Paris and London.
Mayfair, London
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Various – music by Mozart and contempory composers of Paris and London
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Yeo Yat-Soon – harpsichord
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Sun-Up and Other Songs
Alice Privett (soprano) will draw thematic connections between contemporary works and a small handful of Baroque pieces for voice and continuo, including a premiere by the current Composer-in-Residence, Hunter Coblentz.
Mayfair, London
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Various – Thematic connections: contemporary works and baroque pieces for voice and continuo
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Alice Privett – soprano
Hunter Coblentz – Composer-in-Residence
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Mainly Two
Contemporary composers continue to find creative ways to create new soundworlds using conventional instruments such as the violin.
Mayfair, London
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John Garner – violin
Marie Schreer – violin
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Guitar: The Resonance of Now
Classical guitarist Sam Cave explores the resonances of the guitar in a programme of contemporary works that pushes the guitar to its limits
Mayfair, London
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Sam Cave – guitar
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An Instrumental Christmas
Royal Baroque present a programme of the most exquisite music composed for Christmas, including the famous ‘Christmas Concerto’ by Corelli, as well as works by Charpentier and Balbastre, amongst others
Mayfair, London
Programme
Various – works by Charpentier and Balbastre
Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto Grosso in G minor 'Christmas concerto', Op.6 no.8
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God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen
In this seasonal recital, harpsichordist Nathaniel Mander performs a fireside collection of yuletide gems from Georgian England.
Mayfair, London
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Various – collection of yuletide gems from Georgian England.
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Nathaniel Mander – harpsichord
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Friday Late Muso Act IV
Immerse yourself in the worlds of Handel & Hendrix, hear from an expert and then enjoy musical performances made up on the spot about your discoveries. No score, no story and no safety net. What is performed is up to you.
Mayfair, London
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A Family Christmas
An interactive concert for families at Christmas time, exploring Christmas music from the past.Come along and help perform music about the baby Jesus and alarm clocks!
Mayfair, London
Programme
Various – festive music by Johann Sebastian Bach and François Couperin.
Various – Christmas music by George Frideric Handel, Claude Balbastre and Jacob Van Eyck
Performers
Caoimhe de Paor – recorder
Katarzyna Kowalik – harpsichord