Programme
Andrea Falconiero (c.1585–1656)
La Follia
Gottfried Keller (d.1704)
Trio Sonata no. 4 in B flat major
I. Vivace
II. Allegro
III. Vivace
IV. Presto
Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
Trio Sonata in A minor RV81
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757)
Two Sonatas for solo harpsichord
Sonata in A major K208: Adagio e Cantabile
Sonata in A major K212: Allegro Molto
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767)
Trio Sonata in G minor
I. Affettuoso
II. Vivace
III. Andante
IV. Presto
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
from Music for the Royal Fireworks
Minuets 1 & 2
La Rejouissance
Above photo by Danny Gough
Musician Biographies
“…excellently played recital… alluringly sweet-toned.” The Sunday Times was quick to realise the special qualities of the Parnassian Ensemble following the release of their album A Noble Entertainment, a compendium of the finest music from Queen Anne’s London.
Since then, the Ensemble has enjoyed a busy and varied concert schedule, including appearances at The Purcell Room; St John’s, Smith Square; St James’s, Piccadilly; St David’s Hall, Cardiff and the Fairfield Hall, Croydon amongst many others.
In addition to its specialist skills in seventeenth and early eighteenth century recorder music, audiences have been delighted by its adventurous programming, which has featured works by modern composers alongside those by baroque masters. The group has also commissioned new music, specially composed with their talents in mind, from Steve Marshall.
The Parnassian Ensemble was invited to teach at the Grieg Academy in Bergen, Norway, where it gave early music classes, coaching sessions and individual instrumental tuition. A highlight of its visit was appearing in a harbour-side former wine warehouse, a rare all-wooden building from the sixteenth century, as part of the Antikk Musikk concerts series.
Donations
Chichester Cathedral's Lunchtime Concert series is self-supporting, and thrives through the generosity of its audiences. While there is no charge for admission, we suggest a minimum donation of £3 per person, with Gift Aid applied if possible. Donations can be made in the retiring collection, in the Cathedral, at our Visitor’s Desk or at various donation points, using cash, card and contactless or using the button below.
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Lunchtime Concerts take place every Tuesday at 1.10pm during term-time, our talented performers come from across the UK and occasionally overseas, to delight our audiences with music from Beethoven to Chopin, Elgar to Mozart and more.