Produced in collaboration with Bozarts and in partnership with the Bristol Ensemble 'Diva Britannia' explores the music, literature and politics of the hundred years between 1650 and 1750. From the puritanism of Cromwell's reign to the flowering of opera and theatre after the return of Charles II. With quintessentially English music from Purcell and Playford to the to the adopted Englishman, Handel, and longstanding London resident, Geminiani. The music is interspersed and corroborated with contemporary accounts and readings from Samuel Pepys, John Donne and John Bancks, along with original narrative written specifically for the programme.
Bristol Baroque Soloists comprises players at the forefront of period performance in the UK, many of which hold principal positions in some of the country's finest ensembles. BBS are proud to be joined by internationally acclaimed soprano Mhairi Lawson for their latest project.
Performance details:
Friday 27 April 2012 7.30 pm
All Saints Church, Church Lane, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9LU
Tickets £15 / £10 / £5 Student Concession
Tickets available on the door
or
Advance purchase from:
Providence Music Bristol 0117 927 6536 sales@providencemusic.co.uk
All Saints Church 01275 393 109 (Mon-Thu 9am -1pm)
