SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Resident at Southbank Centre

Sunday 12 October 2008, 7.30pm

William Brade Canzona
William Brade Alman
William Brade Paduana
William Brade Corant
John Adson Masque - Coperario, Or Gray's Inn the First
John Adson Antimasque dances from The First and Second of the Temple Antic
John Adson Almain, William's Love
John Adson Spagnoletta
John Adson The Maypole
Matthew Locke Fantasie from Suite no.1 from The Broken Consort
Thomas Baltzar Suite in C
Thomas Baltzar Variations on John come Kisse me Nowe
Matthew Locke Movements from The Tempest
INTERVAL
Henry Purcell Pavan in G minor, Z.751
Henry Purcell Abdelazer Suite
Henry Purcell Fantasia in three parts upon a ground in D major
Henry Purcell King Arthur - excerpts
Henry Purcell The Fairy Queen - excerpts

Elizabeth Kennyleader
Alison Bury leader

Rivalry between the English and French is not a new phenomenon, and has reared its head in some unusual ways. Charles II was determined that England would have a band of violins to rival that of the French, and this resulted in Henry Purcell having a band of 12 violins at his disposal for use at the theatre - using them in famous music-theatre pieces such as King Arthur and The Fairy Queen. This programme explores the colours of the band of violins in various guises, from rhythm band through to sublime virtuosity.

Queen Elizabeth Hall at 6.15pm: OAE Principal Theorbo Elizabeth Kenny talks about the theorbo and lute and introduces tonight's programme. Admission free.

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