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Baroque ensemble Madera
Add to my Calendar 13-04-2017 18:30 13-04-2017 20:30 36 Beg, Borrow or Steal Baroque ensemble Madera present a programme of pieces where some of the tunes might seem familiar. Under the pressure from 18th century court or church employment composers often begged, borrowed or stole parts of existing compositions to create new ones. Handel and Hendrix in London, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Handel and Hendrix in London
23 & 25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 4HB
England
Programme
Various – Music on pastoral themes by Handel, Corelli, Alessandro Scarlatti, Geminiani, Stradella and Chedville
Performers
Claire Williams – harpsichord
Lesley Holliday – baroque flute
David Beaney – baroque flute / recorder
Madera
Programme Note
Baroque ensemble Madera present a programme of pieces where some of the tunes might seem familiar. Under the pressure from 18th century court or church employment composers often begged, borrowed or stole parts of existing compositions to create new ones.
