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London Calling: violin works from the Baroque capital

Byrd, Geminiani, Babell, Matteis, Eccles and a nod to Handel in works given by violinist Ilia Korol and harpsichordist Jermaine Sprosse.

Beautiful and unusual works spanning two centuries by Byrd, Geminiani, Babell, Matteis, Eccles, given by Ilia Korol (violin) and Jermaine Sprosse (harpsichord). London has always drawn artists and musicians to its cultural heart, and perhaps especially so in the Baroque era. German-born Handel spent most of his career in the English capital, and not only composed his finest works but also influenced notable local musicians such as William Babell. Such successes attracted musicians from other English cities, as well as places as far-flung as Italy. But it wasn't all grand gestures - this concert presents works for smaller ensembles and drawing rooms, by turns florid, intimate and fun.

59 minutes

Last on

Sun 20 Jan 2019 22:00

Music Played

  • William Babell

    Violin Sonata No. 1 in B flat

    Performer: Ilia Korol. Performer: Jermaine Sprosse.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Rinaldo: Lascia ch'io pianga

    Performer: Jermaine Sprosse. Music Arranger: Nicola Matteis.
  • Thomas Baltzar

    Prelude and divisions on 'John come kiss me now'

    Performer: Ilia Korol. Performer: Jermaine Sprosse.
  • Francesco Geminiani

    Pieces de clavecin: Tendrement

    Performer: Jermaine Sprosse.
  • William Byrd

    La Volta

    Performer: Jermaine Sprosse.
  • Henry Eccles

    Sonata in G minor

    Performer: Ilia Korol. Performer: Jermaine Sprosse.
  • Nicola Matteis

    Suite from Ayrs for the Violin, Part I

    Performer: Ilia Korol. Performer: Jermaine Sprosse.
  • Nicola Matteis

    Aria malinconica

    Performer: Ilia Korol. Performer: Jermaine Sprosse.
  • William Byrd

    Fantasia no. 1 in F major for consort a 6

    Ensemble: Phantasm.
    • Byrd: Consort Music.
    • LINN.
    • 10.

Broadcast

  • Sun 20 Jan 2019 22:00