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Pastoral

Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm

Part of the Orchestra of the Swan 2021/2022 Season

Add to my Calendar 27-05-2022 19:30 27-05-2022 21:30 36 Pastoral Although Sir Thomas Beecham likened the sound of a harpsichord to “two skeletons copulating on a tin roof” there is no denying its indispensable role in the history of music. This concert explores the harpsichord in all its guises from its supporting role as a continuo instrument in the Biber and the Bach to its place in the spotlight as a solo instrument in the Scarlatti, Couperin and De Falla. An illuminating performance featuring baroque specialist, jazz musician and composer David Gordon. The Courtyard, Hereford DD/MM/YYYY

Details

The Courtyard
Edgar Street
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 9JR
England

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony no.6 in F major 'Pastoral', Op.68

Performers

Thomas Gould – violin
Jason Lai – Conductor

Orchestra of the Swan

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Programme Note

Although Sir Thomas Beecham likened the sound of a harpsichord to “two skeletons copulating on a tin roof” there is no denying its indispensable role in the history of music.

This concert explores the harpsichord in all its guises from its supporting role as a continuo instrument in the Biber and the Bach to its place in the spotlight as a solo instrument in the Scarlatti, Couperin and De Falla. An illuminating performance featuring baroque specialist, jazz musician and composer David Gordon.

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