From Caledonia to the Capital: Charming chamber music and song by Scottish eighteenth-century composers at St Mary-le-Bow Church, London on Friday 17th September 2021

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From Caledonia to the Capital

Charming chamber music and song by Scottish eighteenth-century composers

Add to my Calendar 17-09-2021 19:00 17-09-2021 21:00 36 From Caledonia to the Capital Supported by a generous grant from the Continuo Foundation, Ensemble Hesperi presents a concert of charming chamber music and song by Scottish eighteenth-century composers, inspired by the soaring folk melodies and dance rhythms of Scotland itself. At the centre of the programme is the Fife-born Scottish composer James Oswald (1710-1769): join us on Oswald's artistic journey from Edinburgh to London, with vocal music from his rarely performed song collections, alongside delightful miniatures from his "Airs for the Seasons" and his Divertimenti for the English guitar. Other works include a string symphony by another Scottish composer, the eccentric aristocrat Thomas Erskine, 6th Earl of Kellie (nicknamed "Fiddler Tam"!) and vocal works by Oswald's contemporary in London, Handel. St Mary-le-Bow Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mary-le-Bow Church
Cheapside
City of London
London
EC2V 6AU
England

Friday 17th September 2021
7:00 PM

Programme

James Oswald – Collection of the Best English and Scots Songs
James Oswald – Six Songs for the Temple of Apollo
James Oswald – Colin's Kisses
George Frideric Handel – Samson, HWV 57: 'Total Eclipse'
George Frideric Handel – Nel dolce dell'oblio
Erskine, 6th Earl of Kell Thomas – Quartetto no.1
James Oswald – Airs for the Seasons

Performers

Angela Hicks – soprano
Rory Carver – Tenor

Ensemble Hesperi

Programme Note

Supported by a generous grant from the Continuo Foundation, Ensemble Hesperi presents a concert of charming chamber music and song by Scottish eighteenth-century composers, inspired by the soaring folk melodies and dance rhythms of Scotland itself. At the centre of the programme is the Fife-born Scottish composer James Oswald (1710-1769): join us on Oswald's artistic journey from Edinburgh to London, with vocal music from his rarely performed song collections, alongside delightful miniatures from his "Airs for the Seasons" and his Divertimenti for the English guitar. Other works include a string symphony by another Scottish composer, the eccentric aristocrat Thomas Erskine, 6th Earl of Kellie (nicknamed "Fiddler Tam"!) and vocal works by Oswald's contemporary in London, Handel.

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