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Great Hall - Dartington Hall
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6EL
England
Programme
George Frideric Handel – Samson, HWV 57: 'Let the bright Seraphim'
Charles Avison – Concerto Grosso in C minor, Op.4 no.8
Daniel Purcell – The Judgement of Paris: Sinfonia
Henry Purcell – Pausanius, Z.585: 'Sweeter than Roses'
George Frideric Handel – Suite in D Major 'Mr. Handel's Water Piece', HWV 341
George Frideric Handel – Samson, HWV 57: 'Let the bright Seraphim'
William Corbett – Suite in D major for two trumpets
George Frideric Handel – Alceste: Gentle Morpheus
Daniel Purcell – The Judgement of Paris: Sinfonia
Henry Purcell – Dido and Aeneas: Dido's Lament
Henry Purcell – The Fairy Queen: Entrance of Night
Henry Purcell – Don Quixote: 'Genius of England'
Henry Purcell – The Fairy Queen: 'O let me weep'
Henry Purcell – King Arthur: 'Saint George, the Patron of our Isle'
Performers
Russell Gilmour – natural trumpet
Andrew Wilson-Dickson – harpsichord / director
Persephone Gibbs – director / baroque violin
Katie McClaughry – natural trumpet
Rebecca Ramsey – soprano
Devon Baroque Orchestra
Programme Note
The celebrations of Devon Baroque Orchestra’s 25thanniversary culminate in this Gala Concert. Timed to coincide with the centenary of Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirsts rural revival project at Dartington Hall, the orchestra is thrilled to return to the Great Hall to perform a glittering programme of English music from the18th century. The walls of the Great Hall vibrate with the music performed not only over the last 100years, but also in its entire history. Could the music in this concert been heard in the distant past when the Champernowne family was resident?
Join the celebrations and hear the only professional historically informed orchestra in the south west under the stunning direction of Persephone Gibbs (violin) and Andrew Wilson-Dickson (harpsichord). Persephone joined Devon Baroque as Artistic Director in 2016 and leads the orchestra with style and panache, to critical acclaim. She is a great communicator, not only through her violin playing, but also in her public speaking at concerts. Andrew has been a stalwart of Devon Baroque for many years, creating stunning and fascinating programmes as well as being a truly sensitive and imaginative continuo player. He is also a composer, conductor, author, tuba player and teacher. Devon Baroque is extremely fortunate to have two of the great exponents of historically informed performance as Artistic Directors
Devon Baroque is joined by Russell Gilmour, one of the finest natural trumpet players in Europe and worldwide. He has performed extensively across Europe, as well as in Asia, North America, and Australia. Russell’s innovative book, ‘Just’ Natural Trumpet (pub 2024) is described as ‘the ultimate guide on how to play the natural trumpet’. Russell is no stranger to Devon Baroque or Dartington, having featured in many concerts with the orchestra – notably his Brandenburg 2 a few years ago. Devon Baroque is thrilled to have Russell perform in our Gala Celebrations.
Joining Russell is Katie McClaughry on Natural Trumpet and soprano Rebecca Ramsey who is also no stranger to the stage of the Great Hall. Rebecca’s welcome return adds yet more glitter and sparkle to our celebrations. Rebecca will sing music by Henry Purcell and Handel, including Handel’s wonderful ‘Let the bright Seraphim’ and Purcell’s ‘Genius of England’.
