In Echo - Battaglia!
This concert celebrates the historic rivalry between the cornetto and violin – who will emerge victorious?
- DateFriday, 5 June 2026 (13:00 - 13:50) (UK)
- LocationElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Barber Lunchtime Concert
Cornetto and Violin – a contest of equals!
- Gawain Glenton cornetto
- Kinga Ujszászi violin
- Silas Wollston organ
In late 16th and early 17th century Italy and Germany the cornetto and violin were considered equals despite their differences. The cornetto was the older instrument, a symbol of church and state, pomp and ceremony. The violin was the irreverent newcomer, emerging from a background of dance music for the street and tavern.
This concert celebrates the historic rivalry with a mix of sophisticated church sonatas, compelling ornamentation and popular ground basses. Who will emerge victorious?
Free
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Elgar Concert HallBramall Music BuildingUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TT