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An Evening with Brook Street Band
"Playing the Picture"
Part of the Handel 2024 Series
Add to my Calendar 13-04-2024 18:00 13-04-2024 20:00 36 An Evening with Brook Street Band Blending art and music, The Brook Street Band brings to life the music and musicians depicted in 18th century paintings by Hogarth and Gainsborough. Each picture offers a mystery to solve: what is the manuscript lying on the table, or artfully placed on the shelf, and why is it there? Music by Handel and his contemporaries brings to life these artworks, as Brook Street Band unravels the stories behind the paintings, players and music. Extras: refreshments included as well as a chance to meet with the artist. Handel and Hendrix in London, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Handel and Hendrix in London
23 & 25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 4HB
England
Programme
George Frideric Handel – Violin Sonata in D major, HWV 371
Michael Christian Festing – Violin Sonata in B minor, Op.7 no.1
Francesco Xaverio Geminiani – Cello Sonata in C major, Op.5 no.3
Arcangelo Corelli – Violin Sonata 'La Follia' in D minor, Op.5 no.12
Joseph Gibbs – Violin Sonata Op.1 No.2 in A major
Performers
Brook Street Band
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Programme Note
Blending art and music, The Brook Street Band brings to life the music and musicians depicted in 18th century paintings by Hogarth and Gainsborough. Each picture offers a mystery to solve: what is the manuscript lying on the table, or artfully placed on the shelf, and why is it there? Music by Handel and his contemporaries brings to life these artworks, as Brook Street Band unravels the stories behind the paintings, players and music.
Extras: refreshments included as well as a chance to meet with the artist.
