Choice Cantatas, Songs, and Sonatas: The Musical Vibe of Early 18th Century London at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford on Tuesday 11th July 2023

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Choice Cantatas, Songs, and Sonatas

The Musical Vibe of Early 18th Century London

Part of the Instruments of Time and Truth Summer Concert Series 2023

Add to my Calendar 11-07-2023 20:00 11-07-2023 22:00 36 Choice Cantatas, Songs, and Sonatas Whilst Archangelo Corelli was basking in his reputation in Rome, and Michel-Richard Delalande soaking up the flattering attentions of the Parisian public, some notable musicians were making waves in London.  They are not so well-known, but they deserve to be.   It’s a cosmopolitan crowd.  Alongside the Englishmen –  John Weldon, Daniel Purcell and William Croft – we can count Gottfried Finger, Francesco Geminiani  and Johann Cristoph Pepusch.  All of them were soon to be eclipsed by Georg Frederic Handel, for sure, but none deserves oblivion.  This concert will ensure that doesn’t happen. Esther Mallett - SopranoCatherine Latham - RecorderBojan Cicic - Violin Susanne Heinrich - Viola da Gamba Edward Higginbottom - Organ/Harpsichord This concert is part of the Instruments of Time and Truth Summer Concert Series 2023, and is generously supported by John Osborn. Instruments of Time and Truth are Oxford’s own period instrument orchestra, presenting world-class performances of Baroque and Classical music in Oxford and around the UK. Free tickets are available for audience members under 26 thanks to the support of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Foundation. Discover a world of music and enjoy all 6 of Instruments of Time and Truth's Summer Concerts at Christ Church for a reduced price with a series season ticket available from Tickets Oxford until 3rd July here: https://www.ticketsoxford.com/events/summer-concert-series   Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Christ Church Cathedral
St Aldate's
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 1DP
England

Tuesday 11th July 2023
8:00 PM

Programme

Francesco Geminiani – 12 Violin Sonatas, Op.1
William Croft – Trio in B Flat
John Christopher Pepusch – Love Frowns
Daniel Purcell – Amintas
Henry Purcell – King Arthur: 'Fairest Isle'
John Weldon – O Lord, rebuke me not

Performers

Instruments of Time and Truth

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Programme Note

Whilst Archangelo Corelli was basking in his reputation in Rome, and Michel-Richard Delalande soaking up the flattering attentions of the Parisian public, some notable musicians were making waves in London. They are not so well-known, but they deserve to be. It’s a cosmopolitan crowd. Alongside the Englishmen – John Weldon, Daniel Purcell and William Croft – we can count Gottfried Finger, Francesco Geminiani and Johann Cristoph Pepusch. All of them were soon to be eclipsed by Georg Frederic Handel, for sure, but none deserves oblivion. This concert will ensure that doesn’t happen.

Esther Mallett - Soprano
Catherine Latham - Recorder
Bojan Cicic - Violin
Susanne Heinrich - Viola da Gamba

Edward Higginbottom - Organ/Harpsichord

This concert is part of the Instruments of Time and Truth Summer Concert Series 2023, and is generously supported by John Osborn.

Instruments of Time and Truth are Oxford’s own period instrument orchestra, presenting world-class performances of Baroque and Classical music in Oxford and around the UK.

Free tickets are available for audience members under 26 thanks to the support of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Foundation.

Discover a world of music and enjoy all 6 of Instruments of Time and Truth's Summer Concerts at Christ Church for a reduced price with a series season ticket available from Tickets Oxford until 3rd July here: https://www.ticketsoxford.com/events/summer-concert-series

Instruments of Time and Truth performing in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

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