Barber Evening Concert - The English Concert
- Location
- Barber Concert Hall, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
- Dates
- Wednesday 26 March 2014 (19:30-21:30)
- Contact
Jo Sweet
Email: j.e.sweet@bham.ac.uk
Tel: 0121 414 7333
Lawrence Cummings - director
Alfonso Leal del Ojo - viola
Lisa Beznosiuk - flute
Katharina Spreckelsen - oboe
The English Concert, one of the world’s leading period instrument ensembles, performs a programme entitled ‘Godfather, Father and Son’, focusing on works by Telemann, J S Bach and C P E Bach. Since being founded by Trevor Pinnock in 1972, The English Concert has worked at the forefront of the Baroque and Classical music revival. It comprises many of Europe’s finest baroque musicians, including Lawrence Cummings, who directs this performance from the harpsichord, and featured instrumentalists Alfonso Leal del Ojo, Lisa Beznosiuk and Katharina Spreckelsen.
Telemann
Tafelmusik Suite in B flat
Concerto for flute, oboe d’amore, viola d’amore and strings
C P E Bach
String Symphony
J S Bach
Overture in C, BWV 1066
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
Cost: £15 - 5