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Against the Odds

Add to my Calendar 13-06-2019 13:00 13-06-2019 15:00 36 Against the Odds Being a successful musician was as challenging a career choice in the time of Handel, as it is today. This concert will focus on composers who faced obstacles on their musical journey to success, including doubtful parents, financial struggle and poor health. Katie Cowling (recorders), Florence Petit (Baroque cello), and Thomas Allery (harpsichord) will play pieces by Telemann, Quantz and Handel. Handel and Hendrix in London, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Handel and Hendrix in London
23 & 25 Brook Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 4HB
England

Programme

Francesco Barsanti – A Collection of Old Scots Tunes
George Frideric Handel – Flute Sonata in G major, HWV 363b
Giovanni Battista Sammartini – Sonata in E minor, Op.2 no.3
Georg Philipp Telemann – Recorder Sonata, TWV 41:C5

Performers

Katie Cowling – recorder
Florence Petit – cello
Heather Tomala – harpsichord

Programme Note

Being a successful musician was as challenging a career choice in the time of Handel, as it is today. This concert will focus on composers who faced obstacles on their musical journey to success, including doubtful parents, financial struggle and poor health. Katie Cowling (recorders), Florence Petit (Baroque cello), and Thomas Allery (harpsichord) will play pieces by Telemann, Quantz and Handel.

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