LIVE PROGRAMME
Fiori Musicali present
Handel & the English Baroque A new series of 3 concerts at The Castle
In the 18th century, London was a cultural mecca, and the finest foreign musicians flocked here to entertain the theatre-going crowds – amongst them the great Mr Handel.
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Now, in a new partnership with The Castle, professional baroque specialists Fiori Musicali introduce you to the excitement of music in England at that time. Get to know Handel and his circle, and hear favourite pieces that wowed audiences under George I.
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Under their charismatic director Dr Penelope Rapson, Fiori Musicali have been attracting Northamptonshire audiences for over 25 years with their uniquely stylish, authentic and engaging performances. Fri 28 Sep, 12.30pm #1 Introducing Mr Handel £12 (£10) including buffet lunch Studio
Fri 26 Oct, 12.30pm #2 Capital music 1720 style £12 (£10) including buffet lunch Studio
Come behind the scenes to lunchtime events in the Studio on Friday 28 September and Friday 26 October. See and hear baroque instruments at close quarters, meet some of Fiori’s musicians and enjoy popular music from the heyday of baroque England. Fiori’s grand finale evening concert on Saturday 24 November features brilliant popular music that was all the rage in Georgian England, including Handel’s Largo, the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, the Oxford Water Music, and arias and duets from Julius Caesar. Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra leader Pauline Nobes, with Judit Felszeghy and László Blaskovics sopranos, Penelope Rapson director. Sat 24 Nov, 7.30pm #3 Handel & the English Baroque £18 (£16) Friends £1 off
The project forms part of a partnership between The Castle, Fiori Musicali and Orchestras Live to increase the range of classical music at The Castle.
All three events £39 (£33) Genre: Music